Bauduen Astronomical Observatory
The Bauduen astronomical observatory is located far from the lights of the cities, 5 minutes from the village. Evenings of discovery of the constellations and observation of the sky with telescopes and themed evenings are offered all year round.
Route Départementale 71
n°491, Quartier les Vallons
83630 Bauduen
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Bauduen Astronomical Observatory
Route Départementale 71
n°491, Quartier les Vallons
83630 Bauduen
I'm going by train
Presentation
The construction of this astronomical observatory began in 1992... Olivier had to master certain areas of expertise: it is a unique adventure in France, carried out alone without help.
The site's main telescope was put into service in 1994 and has been constantly improved since then. Professional class and ultra luminous, it is at your disposal, to allow you superb observations of celestial objects.
- Visit of the dome, observation of the sun (duration 1 hour)
- Astronomy evening for the public - Discovery of constellations with the naked eye - laser pointing (duration 2 hours 30) - Private evening in the dome (4 hours) (6 pers max)
- Astronomy course for children (theory and practice)
- Geological walk (2 walking tours) (duration 2 x 2 hours)
- Astronomy club stays
- Teenager stays (initiation and/or improvement = 6 nights)
- Seminars
- School and holiday camps
The site's main telescope was put into service in 1994 and has been constantly improved since then. Professional class and ultra luminous, it is at your disposal, to allow you superb observations of celestial objects.
- Visit of the dome, observation of the sun (duration 1 hour)
- Astronomy evening for the public - Discovery of constellations with the naked eye - laser pointing (duration 2 hours 30) - Private evening in the dome (4 hours) (6 pers max)
- Astronomy course for children (theory and practice)
- Geological walk (2 walking tours) (duration 2 x 2 hours)
- Astronomy club stays
- Teenager stays (initiation and/or improvement = 6 nights)
- Seminars
- School and holiday camps
On site
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Payment methods
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Chèque Vacances
Services
Pets welcome
Equipments
Toilets
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
Even flooring with no obstacles
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Openings & pricing
Horaires
All year round daily.
Tarifs
Adult: 20 € the daytime visit and sun observation
and 30€ the astro evening
Child: 10 € the daytime visit and sun observation
and 15€ the astro evening.
Private evening in the dome (4 hours, max 6 people): 400€.
Groups of children, adults, company committees: please contact us.
and 30€ the astro evening
Child: 10 € the daytime visit and sun observation
and 15€ the astro evening.
Private evening in the dome (4 hours, max 6 people): 400€.
Groups of children, adults, company committees: please contact us.
Mise à jour le 22/07/2026
Par Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon
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