This 32nd edition will take place from October 6 to 16, 2023, throughout France and notably in several cities in the Loire department, including Saint-Étienne. This year’s theme is science and sports.

Workshops, activities, shows, and conferences will punctuate this national event designed to help the general public discover science in a fun and surprising way.

From the north to the south of the Loire region, more than 10 municipalities and nearly 60 organizations will be involved.

For example, you can:

  • Discover science during “Volez!”, the major Saint-Étienne event organized at Explora;
  • Discover an operating room with healthcare professionals thanks to the “A Night at the University Hospital” event;
  • Have fun with one of the 100 scientific activities offered during the week;
  • Travel through the region’s laboratories and industries;
  • Contemplate the sky and face the mysteries of the universe;
  • Enjoy shows and activities to have fun as a family and learn more about science;
  • Let yourself be trapped in scientific escape rooms.

More info: www.larotonde-sciences.com and www.fetedelascience-aura.com



The Campus Santé Innovations in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, located next to Saint-Étienne, will welcome you to its premises on Friday, October 13, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It will offer more than a dozen workshops to understand how our bodies work, from the skeleton to muscles and joints.

The Campus Provence will not be outdone, with numerous workshops for children and students in Gardanne. These will take place from Thursday, October 5 to Saturday, October 7, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. On the programme: fun trails on the waste cycle and technological innovation, a presentation of robots from the French Robotics Cup, a 3D printer, and an articulated arm, not to mention stands dedicated to propulsion, pressure, and eruptions. All these activities are offered by Illu-Mines, AREM, and Solidar’ISMIN.


The Fête de la Science is free and open to everyone.

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