The Observatoire Côte d'Azur on Nice's Mont-Gros offers a remarkable scientific, historical and natural heritage, as well as a brand-new interactive Universarium space.
Founded in 1881, the Nice Observatory is today one of the 4 geographical sites of the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, a public research establishment in Earth and Universe sciences. Located on Mont-Gros, to the east of the city of Nice, the site combines an exceptional historical heritage with contemporary research infrastructures.
Built by Charles Garnier, it houses the largest mobile dome in Europe, designed by Gustave Eiffel.
The newly-opened Universarium interactive space will take you on a journey from the Big Bang to the heart of the stars, test your knowledge of the solar system, and take you on an immersive journey through the universe.
To discover this exceptional site, tours are organized for the general public all year round, online registration required: www.oca.eu/visites.
Access on your own, on foot or by vehicle, is strictly forbidden unless accompanied by an Observatory staff member, during guided tours. Online registration required: www.oca.eu/visites under "tours".
Room hire
A listed historic building, the Observatory of Nice on 35-hectare grounds, is available for organizing seminars. Around the fascinating theme of astronomy, the rich, wide-open spaces include the historic buildings , exceptional instruments (the world’s largest currently functioning telescope), the lovely park and a unique panorama on Baie des Anges...
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Room rentals
- Establishment equipped for : : Family Reception/drinks reception Seminar/meeting
- Equipment : Sound engineering Video projector Screen Wifi in room
Meeting rooms
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Coupole Charlois
- Maximum capacity 0 individuals
- Natural light Oui
- Area 100 m2
- Ceiling height 12 m
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Le Grand Méridien
- Maximum capacity 0 individuals
- Natural light Oui
- Area 108 m2
- Ceiling height 8 m
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La Terasse Panoramique
- Maximum capacity 0 individuals
- Natural light Non
- Area 220 m2
- Ceiling height —
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La Grande Coupole
- Maximum capacity 0 individuals
- Natural light Non
- Area 250 m2
- Ceiling height —
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Universarium
- Maximum capacity 0 individuals
- Natural light Non
- Area 250 m2
- Ceiling height —
Furniture
- Car park
- Coach parking
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move