Stargazing · FRANCE
Clear-night operators in France fill up fast and cancel for cloud. Below: the 4 worth holding a date for, each with its price, its length and what it puts in front of your eye.
See Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and lunar craters on a friendly 90-minute astronomy evening near Fréjus.
“I loved it, I learned new things, it was a wonderful discovery, and the kids loved it.”
Snowshoe under the stars through Val Thuras, then enjoy a hearty Piedmontese dinner at Rifugio Combe d'Imbert Vittoria.
“É stata una esperienza molto piacevole. La ciaspolata è alla portata di tutti. Sentiero semplice, organizzazione TOP. La cena in rifugio é tipica, molto buona e abbondante. Sergio, la nostra guida é stato un accompagnatore strepitoso! Ritorneremo.”
Review of the Lans-en-Vercors stargazing tour with an astronomer, telescope viewing, myths, practical tips, price, and group-size advice.
Review of Fréjus astronomy evening: telescope viewing, solar system lessons, guide Edmond, practical tips, price, weather rules, and who should book.
“It was a very nice experience, where we learned a lot , with our guide Edmond , very friendly and passionate...I recommend ...Auto-translated”
Pick a desert, a summit or a dome.
