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Things to do in Midi-Pyrénées, Occitanie: The Best Science Museums
Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
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1. Grotte du Pech-Merle
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4.5 based on 1,359 reviews
One of the world's finest painted prehistoric caves.
Reviewed By RichardR892 - Clisson, France
The visit to see these awesome 29000-year-old examples of Cro-Magnon rock paintings is very well organised. Groups of about 30-40 are conducted into the cave with a knowledgeable guide who explains the techniques and outlines the individual animals, which are not always easy to pick out. The visit was not hurried – over an hour - and we got a good view of all the accessible art-works. The cave also has superb geological features, worth a visit in their own right! The Museum shows a selection of artefacts and a well-produced film of the caves, including illustrating some drawings in inaccessible sections.
2. Musee du Scaphandre
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
3. Micropolis la cite des insectes
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4.0 based on 369 reviews
The world of flies, bees, butterfly, ants, beetles, scorpions, termites, wasps, dragonfly, centipedes, and ladybirds.
4. Cite de l'espace
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4.0 based on 3,250 reviews
Visitors to this unique science museum discover the mysteries of the Earth and Universe through interactive exhibits and displays.
Reviewed By charlesm79 - Orlando, United States
Beautifully designed and executed to engage and maintain your interest in Science and especially Space regardless of your age or level of knowledge. Interactive displays, hands on experiences and staff presentations are available in every venue. Plan to stay as long as possible. Entry fee is not cheap so get your money’s worth. Take a walk through the Russian Mir Space Station, take your kids to the playground, catch the IMAX movie and donate a couple of coins to the gravity “well”.” Don’t miss
5. Aeroscopia
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4.0 based on 1,148 reviews
Aeroscopia is a unique museum in France located close to Airbus plant in Blagnac, Southern France. The collection is rich in legendary aircraft closely connected with the history of Toulouse and the surrounding region, such as Caravelle, Concorde, the Airbus A300B or the Super Guppy. Military aircraft, business aircraft, scientific research and general aviation are also represented. A total of 30 aircrafts are available to (re)discover or even to go on board!
Reviewed By rinkydinkyd00 - London, United Kingdom
I Can't speak highly enough of this place. A fantastic museum with 3 large aircraft greeting you before you've even hit reception. Very reasonably priced with lots to see inside. All very clean and no dusty exhibits which sometimes happen in such museums. Outside the rear greeted with what can only be described as one of the highlights of my adult life, walking around underneath the A380, A320, and best of all the A340-600. Unfortunately the A380 wasn't open for walking in yet but I will be back next year to go on. Well worth a trip from the UK for this and the factory tour
6. Maison De la Connaissance du Risque Sismique
7. Musee La Maison des Abeilles
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
