28 july > 1 august

Week Under the stars

  • Entertainment/recreation
  • Theme week
  • Astronomy
place centrale, 06660 Auron, Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
Dive into a sparkling universe where the stars guide our adventures and light up our nights!
During this astronomy-themed week, passionate speakers will organize lunar and solar observation sessions, offering you a unique opportunity to explore our skies.
Creative workshops will allow young and old to immerse themselves in the art and science of astronomy. Rocket building, a workshop on creating a star map...

For adventurers, a hike under the stars, accompanied by the Tinée Mercantour Guides, will offer you a magical experience under the celestial vault.
This week's program:

Sunday, July 27:
4-7 p.m.: Activities with Florent Bailleuil: Water rocket demonstration for families – Ages 6 and up – €5/person – Chastellarès parking lot – Register at the tourist office
9:15 p.m.: Activities with Florent Bailleuil: "Life-size star" evening – All ages – Free – Chastellarès parking lot

Monday, July 28:
10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Activities with Florent Bailleuil: "Observing the Sun" – All ages – Chastellarès parking lot

Tuesday, July 29:
9:30 p.m.: Grand stargazing evening with André Cassese – Speaker, astronomy expert

Wednesday, July 30:
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Observation of the Sun and its Prominences by André CASSESE – Speaker, Astronomy Expert
Free – Open to All – Central Square
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.: Observation of the Sun and its Prominences by André CASSESE – Speaker, Astronomy Expert
Free – Open to All – Central Square
9:30 p.m.: Grand Stargazing Evening by André CASSESE – Speaker, Astronomy Expert

Thursday, July 31:
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Observation of the Sun and its Prominences
6:30 p.m.: Astro-Mythology Conference with Elexir d’Amour – Free – Open to All – Rovery Room

Friday, August 1st:
2-5pm: Astro-botanical hike with Elexir d’Amour – €5/person – register at the tourist office
6:30pm: Lecture on the theme of stars by Anthony Turpaud, photographer – Free – Open to all – Rovery Room

Saturday, August 2nd:
9pm: Night walk and observation of the starry sky, departing from the Auron resort with Alix Millucci – “Ciel et Cimes” mountain guide
€5/person (register at the tourist office)
Duration: approximately 3 hours

Opening times

Opening times

From 28 July 2025 until 1 August 2025 - Open on monday, on tuesday, on wednesday, on thursday, on friday

Location

Location

Week Under the stars
place centrale, 06660 Auron, Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 17 July 2025 at 15:01
by Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur
(Offer identifier : 7357763)
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