VULCANIA

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Challenges, models and quizzes to discover volcanoes while having fun! From 14 May to 16 May From 06 July to 30 August Where are volcanoes found on Earth? How do volcanoes work? Are all volcanoes the same?

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Save Clermont from a lava flow. Weekends and school holidays On 8, 14, 15 and 25 May, Clermont-Ferrand is threatened by a lava flow. Participate in the rescue of the city during this unprecedented crisis management in Auvergne.

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Have fun while developing motor skills. Located near the building, these areas welcome your children for a game of fun (from 3 years old depending on the game). In the various outdoor playgrounds, they can climb, pass through a suspended tunnel or try their hand at ziplining, under your careful supervision.

Fun workshops for family fun Play, manipulate and experiment to discover the volcanoes of Auvergne and better understand volcanism. Thanks to specially equipped rooms and interactive animations, you will be able to unravel the mysteries of the Earth.

Learn more about the volcanoes that surround us. Participating with your family in the animation C'est pas sorcier les volcans!, is to dive into the heart of the mysteries of planet Earth and discover volcanoes in all their forms. What are the different types of volcanoes?

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes From July 2026, discover the travel diary of Juliette Cuenot, the winner of the 2025 Vulcania Prize. Admire the talent of the five notebook artists selected last year to win the 2025 Vulcania Travel Diary Prize.

Let yourself be taken on a journey of discovery of the wonders of the starry sky. "What can we see in the sky tonight?" With the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a telescope, learn to find constellations, planets and some deep-sky objects (nebulae, galaxies, star clusters).

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Challenges, models and quizzes to discover volcanoes while having fun! From 14 May to 16 May From 06 July to 30 August Where are volcanoes found on Earth? How do volcanoes work? Are all volcanoes the same?

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Save Clermont from a lava flow. Weekends and school holidays On 8, 14, 15 and 25 May, Clermont-Ferrand is threatened by a lava flow. Participate in the rescue of the city during this unprecedented crisis management in Auvergne.

Get to know these travelers who may cross our path better. Since the early 2000s, several robotic missions have been sent to meet asteroids. They seek to analyze the composition and behavior of these celestial bodies, unchanged since the creation of the solar system.

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Have fun while developing motor skills. Located near the building, these areas welcome your children for a game of fun (from 3 years old depending on the game). In the various outdoor playgrounds, they can climb, pass through a suspended tunnel or try their hand at ziplining, under your careful supervision.

Fun workshops for family fun Play, manipulate and experiment to discover the volcanoes of Auvergne and better understand volcanism. Thanks to specially equipped rooms and interactive animations, you will be able to unravel the mysteries of the Earth.

Learn more about the volcanoes that surround us. Participating with your family in the animation C'est pas sorcier les volcans!, is to dive into the heart of the mysteries of planet Earth and discover volcanoes in all their forms. What are the different types of volcanoes?

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes From July 2026, discover the travel diary of Juliette Cuenot, the winner of the 2025 Vulcania Prize. Admire the talent of the five notebook artists selected last year to win the 2025 Vulcania Travel Diary Prize.

Let yourself be taken on a journey of discovery of the wonders of the starry sky. "What can we see in the sky tonight?" With the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a telescope, learn to find constellations, planets and some deep-sky objects (nebulae, galaxies, star clusters).

The take-off of a rocket, the perception of the senses in Space, going to the ISS or the life of astronauts... so many themes that you will have the chance to discover. During this workshop, discover all the logistics and steps taken in the conquest of space through different experiences.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Weekends and school holidays May 8, 14, 15 and 25 After following a crash course on the equipment used by a volcanologist, you must follow the activity of the volcano that is at risk of erupting as best you can.

With the Artemis Mission, humanity returns to the Moon. From September 02 to November 01 Before the end of this decade, a woman and a man will once again set foot on the lunar soil, a planetary event carried by the ARTEMIS mission, which announces the great return of humanity to our satellite.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Become a paleontologist for a workshop. On 8, 14, 15 and 25 May Palaeontologists During the workshop, budding scientists make their casts of footprints left by dinosaurs, reconstruct their skeletons and search for their past traces.

Confront natural phenomena Hunt down legendary creatures! Set off with Henri de Dragoniac, a renowned cryptozoologist (specialist in the study of imaginary creatures) and his phoenix to complete a magical but no less perilous mission: to come and meet dragons as mysterious as they are indomitable by confronting the 4 elements – water, air, fire and earth.

Face natural phenomena Experiment and let yourself be surprised. Weekends and school holidays 8, 14, 15 and 25 May Try for yourself the amazing experiences offered by the Park's mediation team and unravel the mysteries of physical or chemical phenomena.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Surf on a lava lake and navigate along the incandescent flows Guided by volcanologist Lila, you will surf on a lava lake and navigate along the incandescent flows. A spectacular 5-stage journey that combines interactive technologies, special effects, science, emotion and pure adrenaline.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes A gush at more than 20 metres in the heart of Vulcania Discover in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Park, in a space entirely dedicated to the marriage of water and magma, a geyser gushing out at a height of more than 20 metres.

Travel in our spaceship to discover extraterrestrial volcanism. Explore the natural planets and satellites of our Solar System in search of alien volcanoes! Climb aboard our spaceship and take off from our planet to conquer the Moon, then fly to Venus, Mars and the moons of the gas giant Jupiter...

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes An animator explains the volcanic landscapes of the Chaîne des Puys. At the brand new "Theatre of the Volcanoes", discover the geological heritage of the Auvergne volcanoes in the company of a scientific animator from Vulcania and learn to read the magnificent volcanic landscape that surrounds the park.

Amaze your children with playful manipulations. To share a moment of learning with your child while having fun, the Cité des Enfants de Vulcania offers fun activities with various themes, specifically designed for children from 3 to 7 years old.

Face natural phenomena Walk to meet dragons and their legends. Through eight legends from all over the world, discover the importance that dragons have had in the approach to natural phenomena such as eclipses, tsunamis, droughts or storms.

The Pitoufeu Gallery, with an area of 130 m², has 22 pieces of play equipment for your children to jump, jump and have fun while imagining new adventures. Find our selection of derivative products with the effigy of Pitoufeu, exclusively available in the park's shops and on the Vulcania online store.

Explore the wonders and dangers of our Solar System Join The Great Schiaparelli on a perilous space-time adventure aboard its fabulous Observatorium. From the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto, get ready to be confronted with the countless wonders and dangers of our solar system on a spectacular journey that shows just how precious our planet is.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Welcome to Pitoufeu, the mascot of Vulcania! No need for an invitation to explore the interior of his house arranged on two levels with games for the children. On the ground floor the living room / kitchen area, on the 1st floor the bedroom and on the 2nd floor the wood stove.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes BMX circuit for the more adventurous! AGE LIMIT: from 12 years old This activity is no longer available at Vulcania. Test your bike handling on an outdoor course (pumptrack) reminiscent of the gentle and rounded curves of the surrounding Chaîne des Puys: an experience rich in twists and turns!

Relive the adventure of the gold and stone diggers. Wednesdays, weekends and school holidays Subject to weather conditions. Aimed at children from the age of 4, this family activity imitates the experience of gold miners.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes A film on a giant screen, discovering the story of the Krafft couple. Discover "The Devils of the Volcanoes", a breathtaking film on one of the largest screens in Europe, dedicated to the legendary volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft!

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Bike tour for little explorers! Did you know that it was following an eruption of the Tambora volcano in Indonesia that the invention of the ancestor of the bicycle was born with the first balance bikes? On an outdoor and themed course, little explorers will be able to stretch their legs thanks to the balance bikes available while the older ones will be able to learn more about the link between volcano and cycling!

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes The volcanoes of Auvergne in models. Three giant models of the central part of the Chaîne des Puys, the Monts-Dore massif and the Cantal massif allow you to discover the importance of volcanism in Auvergne but also to understand how it works thanks to sections.

An interactive tour to discover planet Earth Duration: 30-minute sessions with an animator available every day (schedules according to the day's schedule) Thanks to the fully interactive "Machine Earth" tour you will learn everything about the Earth and unravel the mysteries that surround it.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Admire the strength of volcanoes through the collections of Maurice and Katia Krafft. Discover the story of Maurice and Katia Krafft, extraordinary French volcanologists who have democratized volcanology thanks to the hundreds of images and samples brought back from their many expeditions.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes A journey full of surprises with Matt the Explorer, Professor Yapadrisk and Pitoufeu. This animated film with Dolby Atmos sound will take you on an adventure full of twists and turns. With the help of the scientific assistant Jean-Michel, Matt the Explorer and Professor Yapadrisk will need all their courage and all their perspicacity to succeed in their mission: to rescue their friend Pitoufeu and bring him back to Vulcania!

Confront natural phenomena Visit an advanced science base on an active seismic zone. Discover the monitoring and research laboratory of a team of seismologists, the "Namazu" team, based on a seismic fault with unstable activity.

Confront natural phenomena Discover the origin and impact of a hurricane. Learn about the story of Hurricane "Lucy". Born in Africa, he travels 15,000 km through deserts, savannahs, oceans and forests to reach 200 km/h on arrival in Cuba. Narrated by Romane Bohringer with music by Yann Tiersen, "Ouragan" offers you striking images.

Come and meet Pitoufeu and dance with him! Immortalize your child's day with a photo session with Pitoufeu. Discover Pitoufeu's song, composed and performed by Paroles de Farfelus, and learn the choreography to dance with the park's mascot!

Explore Earth from Space. Discover planet Earth and the mysteries of its volcanic regions through a virtual journey from space. A unique animation in France, "Planet Unveiled" takes you to discover sumptuous landscapes shaped by volcanoes, thanks to high-definition satellite views and a reconstruction of the Earth's relief of the most realistic.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes The Auvergne of volcanoes seen from the sky. Embark on a fabulous flight over the volcanoes of Auvergne and the Chaîne des Puys in Vulcania! Aboard dynamic gondolas, accompany the first flight of a golden eagle. Thanks to a 180° screen with ground projections and special effects, you will discover the beauties of Auvergne, its wild and preserved nature, its landscapes marked by volcanism and its biodiversity through the eyes of an eagle.

Are you more of an explorer or a scientist? AVAILABLE ON THE VULCANIA APP During your day of exploration in Vulcania, the game "Which Hero Are You?" will allow you to discover whether you are more of a scientist ready to quench your thirst for knowledge, like Professor Yapadrisk, or an explorer like Matt, ready to experience strong emotions.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Meet active volcanoes from around the world. Discover active volcanoes from around the world with this 20-minute film, shown on a giant 415 m2 screen. Directed by Pierre Willemin, "Views of the Volcanoes" takes you on a journey of discovery of volcanoes from the forges of Hephaestus to Mount Bromo in Indonesia.

Learn about the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the Universe. Going back billions of years in the past and projecting millions of years into the future, Encounters in the Milky Way is a space-time journey to discover the cosmic movements that structure our galactic neighborhood.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes The power of volcano awakening. ⚠️ Some scenes may offend young audiences. Since their last eruption, some 7000 years ago, it has been a great sleep for the volcanoes of Auvergne. But are they really off or just asleep?

Explore earthquakes and risk prevention through an immersive exhibition. Duration: 30-minute sessions with a facilitator available every day (times according to the day's schedule) As a direct consequence of plate tectonics, earthquakes bear witness to the geological life of our Planet.

Discover the plants that inhabited Auvergne in the past... At 13 meters underground, Vulcania's greenhouse is unique! Built in an authentic lava flow from the Lemptégy volcano, this 430 square meter space invites you to go back in time and discover trees and plants that have disappeared from the region for thousands of years;

Learn more about the characteristics of the sun and understand its effects on our daily lives. Weekends and school holidays May 8, 14, 15 and 25 Learn about the composition and specificities of the Sun, the only star in our solar system, then discover why the seasons are not the same in the northern and southern hemispheres, why it is hotter in summer than in winter...

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Zoom in on volcanology in Clermont-Ferrand! In 2011, the Clermont-Ferrand Centre for Research on Volcanism (ClerVolc) was selected as one of the hundred "Laboratories of Excellence" (LabEx) on the theme "Volcanism, Origin and associated risks".

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Immerse yourself in spectacular volcanic landscapes thanks to immersive mapping technology! Let yourself be surprised by "Land of Volcanoes: Volcanic Immersion", a brand new space that will immerse you in the heart of grandiose volcanic landscapes, thanks to interactive mapping technology.

Face the natural phenomena Face the wrath of the Earth! Dive into the heart of the anger of planet Earth with our dynamic and interactive animation! In the face of the environmental emergency, this immersive experience confronts you with the most spectacular and worrying manifestations of climate change: storms, floods, earthquakes, megafires, melting ice and volcanic eruptions.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes When you leave your scientific activity at the Ateliers des volcans, stop for a few minutes in front of the sand volcano, currently the most active volcano in Auvergne, and watch it erupt before your eyes!

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes An outdoor tour to explore the volcanoes of Auvergne with a visualization in superimposed reality. This exhibition honours the geological heritage of the Auvergne volcanoes through a documented outdoor tour.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Let yourself be carried away in a vehicle through a lava flow to meet the legends born from the lives of men near volcanoes. New reconstructions, a sound atmosphere, special effects and animated characters form the unique environment of "Sacred Volcanoes", an immersive journey retracing the history of certain peoples facing volcanoes.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Be unbeatable about volcanoes! Monday to Friday excluding public holidays and school holidays Discover all the secrets of a volcano with an animator! Where are volcanoes located? Why do they form in certain privileged places?

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Relive the history of the Park through a selection of archive images. Go back to the origins of the Vulcania project and retrace its history since 2002: the history of the park's animations, the creation of its characters, the evolution of communication...

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Professor Yapadrisk shares his passion for volcanology with you with humor and good humor during a friendly show. Duration: 35 minutes (25 minutes in the Yellow Period) Every day from July 6 to August 30 At the foot of Vulcania's emblematic cone and greenhouse, this new version of the show "Yapadrisk and the Flame of the Volcanoes" invites you to dive into a world where legends, science and magic meet for a moment rich in magic and emotions!

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Tales and legends come to life on stage through a live show. Weekends and school holidays May 8, 14, 15 and 25 With this new show adapted to toddlers, young visitors discover 2 stories told by the book of volcanoes and the park's scientific animators.

Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes Meet Professor Yapadrisk and his crazy experiments! Every day from April 4 to May 3 Every weekend in May and June Every day from July 4 to August 30 Attend this show by the animators of Vulcania, suddenly turned upside down by a mad scientist: Professor Yapadrisk!

Admire the birds of prey, in partnership with the Eagles of St Maurice de Lignon. In April: 4, 5 and 6 In May: 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 23 and 24 In July: 8, 15, 16, 21, 28, 29 and 30 In August: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 and 26 Discover the pride and nobility that these wild birds have been able to preserve and which are reflected even in the silent flight of the owl, the high flight of the falcon and the low flight of the Harris's hawk, not to mention the powerful flight of the eagle.

A magical and magical show of sound, light and pyrotechnics, where science and legends intertwine on a fascinating journey, rich in emotions and surprises! Every evening in the yellow period Discover Vulcania's brand new show: Primordia, the birth of the world When night falls on the volcanoes of Auvergne, something extraordinary awakens.