Fête de la Science Val-d'Oise

The Fête de la Science Val-d'Oise: explore, be amazed, understand

The Fête de la Science in Val-d'Oise is the departmental version of the Fête de la Science, the major national science popularization event organized every October by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. For a week, hundreds of actors from education, research, and science outreach open their doors and offer activities to the general public.

Val-d'Oise has a significant scientific and educational network: the University of Cergy-Pontoise (CY Cergy Paris Université), with over 20,000 students, the prestigious schools in the agglomeration (ESSEC, EISTI), and research and innovation centers linked to the industrial sectors present in the department (aeronautics, automotive, digital).

Science Villages

The science villages are the highlights of the Fête de la Science in Val-d'Oise. Organized in large halls or public spaces, they bring together dozens of stands offering interactive experiments, demonstrations, and scientific activities for all ages. Children can discover physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and new technologies in an atmosphere of play and discovery.

Laboratory Visits and Behind-the-Scenes Research

The Fête de la Science is a rare opportunity for the general public to discover the behind-the-scenes of scientific research. University laboratories, digital fabrication workshops, observatories, and technical facilities exceptionally open their doors for guided tours by researchers and technicians.

For Schoolchildren

Schools in Val-d'Oise are particularly involved during the Fête de la Science. Researcher interventions in classrooms, school trips to science villages, and specific educational projects allow students of all levels to experience science in a different way.

Digital and Innovation

The Cergy-Pontoise agglomeration is an important digital innovation hub. The Fête de la Science in Val-d'Oise highlights this ecosystem with activities focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, digital technology, and new technologies.