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Observatoire de Saint-Véran Paul Felenbok

Saint-Véran, Hautes-Alpes, France. Guided observatory overnight with solar observation, tour, weather-dependent 2–3-hour dome observing, shared dormitory and breakfast.

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Rooms & accommodation
Accommodation is in shared four-person rooms with bunk beds, normally for up to nine guests and up to sixteen on selected summer dates. There are washbasins and toilets but no showers; bring a sleeping-bag liner.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Children & families
The overnight visit accepts children from age 8 in June–October and from age 14 in winter, including the winter conditions through May. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Pets
Dogs and bivouacking are prohibited on the site.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
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Arrival & access

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Getting here
There is no car access. In June–October, allow about four hours on foot and 900 m of ascent from Saint-Véran or Pont de l’Ariane. Winter access is on unmarked snowshoe or touring-ski routes and requires appropriate mountain experience and equipment.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Parking
Saint-Véran parking is paid. Buy a ticket at the machine at the village entrance before parking at Sainte-Luce.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Check-in
Meet at the observatory between 15:00 and 17:00 during the summer period, June to early November, or 14:00–16:00 during the winter period, December to May. Confirm the approach and arrival instructions for your date.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Check-out
The overnight activity ends at 10:00 the next morning.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
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Night Sky Experience

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Programme & access
The overnight programme is conducted only in French. Depending on weather and the sky, dome observing lasts two to three hours after dinner or after a short sleep. The group minimum is four.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Equipment access
Public package includes dome observing.
Astronomy guide
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Sky context
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Guest eligibility
The overnight programme is conducted only in French. Depending on weather and the sky, dome observing lasts two to three hours after dinner or after a short sleep. The group minimum is four.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Astronomy fees
The published evening-and-overnight price is EUR 120 per person aged 16 or over and EUR 85 for children aged 8–15. Winter participation starts at age 14. Confirm the current date and price through the booking office.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Astronomy reservations
Reserve through the Queyras booking page. Winter 2026/27 reservations opened on 9 October 2026; summer 2027 dates were not yet announced when checked. Provide the attending guest’s mobile number, because instructions are sent by written WhatsApp messages.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
Minimum nights
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Telescope season
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Weather alternatives
The operator may cancel or postpone for unsafe access or too few participants. If access remains possible but observing is prevented, an indoor planetarium evening may run with a stated partial refund; operator cancellation receives a full refund except any cancellation insurance.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
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Published package inclusions
Breakfast is provided. An equipped kitchen is available for the evening meal; bedding and blankets are supplied, but guests bring a sleeping-bag liner.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
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Astronomy add-ons
The published evening-and-overnight price is EUR 120 per person aged 16 or over and EUR 85 for children aged 8–15. Winter participation starts at age 14. Confirm the current date and price through the booking office.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Nuit à l'Observatoire de Saint-Véran
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Reservations & published terms
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Rooms & facilities
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Arrival & access
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Astronomy
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Room prices
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Photography
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The sky during your stay

What you can expect overhead at Observatoire de Saint-Véran Paul Felenbok through the year — Moon phases and eclipses are exact dates; the Milky Way and aurora are seasonal likelihoods. Pick a month to plan around it.

Dark window Milky Way Meteors Eclipse★ Listed months

October 2026

Telescope season not recorded; confirm dates.

  • Darkest skies

    New Moon on Oct 10 — the best window for the Milky Way and faint objects.

  • Milky Way core seasonseasonal

    The galactic core is up at night and visible, lower in the south.

  • Draconids meteor showerlikely

    Peaks around Oct 8, up to ~10/hr. Slow meteors, best in the evening; occasional outbursts.

  • Orionids meteor showerlikely

    Peaks around Oct 21, up to ~20/hr. Swift meteors, also from Halley's Comet.

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