La Géode, Geodesic dome theater in Parc de la Villette, Paris, France
The mirrored surface of La Géode consists of 6,433 polished stainless steel triangles arranged on a metal frame to form a sphere of 36 meters in diameter.
Architect Adrien Fainsilber and engineer Gérard Chamayou designed La Géode, which opened its doors to the public on May 6, 1985 at the Cité des Sciences complex.
Before its 2018 closure for renovations, La Géode presented IMAX films on a 1,000-square-meter hemispherical screen with a 21,000-watt surround sound system.
The dome theater stands near two Paris Metro stations: Corentin Cariou on Line 7 and Porte de Pantin on Line 5, making it accessible from central Paris.
The structure features 2,580 steel tube bars connecting the triangular panels, creating a geodesic pattern that reflects the surrounding sky and landscape.
Location: 19th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1985
Architects: Adrien Fainsilber
Official opening: May 6, 1985
Capacity: 400
Height: 36.5 m
Diameter: 36 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
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Address: 26 Corentin Cariou 75019 Paris
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-22:00
Phone: +33140057999
Website: https://lageode.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.89444,2.38861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
Paris offers many options for families with children, from large amusement parks to interactive museums. Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallée features two themed parks focused on Disney characters, while Parc Astérix in Plailly offers roller coasters and shows inspired by Gaulish culture. In the city, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie allows children to explore technology and science practically, with its planetarium and experimental zones. Families can also visit the Paris Zoological Park, which displays 180 species in habitats recreating different ecosystems, or explore the National Museum of Natural History with its fossil and mineral collections. For aquatic activities, Aquaboulevard has slides and wave pools under a roof. The Grevin Museum exhibits over 200 wax statues of famous personalities, while the Museum of Illusions engages viewers with interactive visual installations. La Villette Park combines green spaces, playgrounds, and cultural venues across 55 hectares.
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