France Guide
Languedoc
Cité de l'Espace
Opening time: Early Feb to late April daily 9.30am–5/6pm; late April to Aug daily 9.30am–5/6/7pm; Sept to early Jan Tues– Sun 9.30am–5/6pm;
Website: www.cite-espace.com
Price: €19.50, children under 5 free
Address: Beside exit 17 of the A612 périphérique on the road to Castres, or take bus #19 from place Marengo (school holidays only).
The theme of the Cité de l'Espaceis space and space exploration, including satellite communications, space probes and, best of all, the opportunity to walk inside a mock-up of the Mir space station – fascinating, but chilling. Many of the exhibits are interactive and, though it's a bit on the pricey side, you could easily spend a half-day here, especially with children in tow.