Overview of Paris
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie stands as the largest science museum in Europe. Situated in Parc de la Villette, it serves as the focal point of the Cultural Center of Science, Technology, and Industry, which aims to promote science and scientific culture. With approximately five million visitors annually, the Cité offers various attractions such as a planetarium, a submarine named the Argonaute (S636), an IMAX theater called La Géode, and dedicated areas for children and teenagers.
As a public establishment of an industrial and commercial nature, the Cité specializes in fostering scientific and technical knowledge. Initially established under the initiative of President Giscard d'Estaing, its primary objective is to disseminate scientific and technical knowledge to the general public, particularly the youth, and to generate public interest in science, research, and industry. Notably, the "bioclimatic façade" of the Cité, facing the park, features Les Serres - three greenhouse spaces measuring 32 meters in height, 32 meters in width, and 8 meters in depth.
These glass walls were the first of their kind to be constructed without framing or supporting fins. In 2008, the museum hosted the 3rd International Salon for Peace Initiatives from May 30th to June 1st.