{"id":1025,"date":"2026-04-08T12:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/verdon\/bauduen-astronomical-observatory\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:59:42","slug":"bauduen-astronomical-observatory","status":"publish","type":"verdon","link":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/bauduen-astronomical-observatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Bauduen Astronomical Observatory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"diaporama-header align-full\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-observatoire-420x155.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-observatoire-850x314.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-observatoire-768x284.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-observatoire-1024x378.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-observatoire.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-observatoire-420x155.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"diaporama-header__inner\"><div class=\"group resa\"><p><ctv-searchbar><\/ctv-searchbar><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<div class=\"group sec-25\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Bauduen<\/span> Astronomical Observatory<\/h1><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Why not spend some time observing the planets and stars during <strong>your stay in the Var<\/strong>? Whether you\u2019re an expert or a complete novice in astronomy, you\u2019re sure to take great pleasure in admiring the vastness and beauty of the sky. It allows you to explore a universe whose vastness you tend to overlook because you\u2019re so focused on your earthly concerns. Taking this step back encourages meditation and prompts you to ask yourself existential questions.     <\/p><div class=\"lireplus mini fc-desk\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >For those with an artistic streak, this is a great opportunity to take some magnificent photos. So don\u2019t hesitate to spend an evening at the Bauduen Astronomical Observatory during your vacation at the Oasis du Verdon. Construction of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacs-gorges-verdon.fr\/activite\/patrimoine-culturel\/5515-observatoire-astronomique-de-bauduen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Bauduen Astronomical Observatory<\/a> began in 1992. And despite what you might think when you visit, it is the work of a single man. <strong>Olivier Planchon,<\/strong> a nuclear and seismic activity expert by profession, set himself the challenge of building this facility in just a few years. He chose a site located just 5 minutes from the village.      <\/p><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >This choice is far from trivial, as its purpose is to shield observers from the city\u2019s light pollution. Olivier succeeded in his endeavor and built the first<strong> telescope<\/strong> himself, which attracted curious onlookers and astronomy enthusiasts. This required him to acquire a number of new skills (computer-controlled digital cameras, thermal expansion of steel, high-precision mechanics, and more). It was therefore with great pride that he put his creation into service in 1994. Since then, the telescope has undergone regular improvements to make it increasingly effective. It is now considered a high-quality professional instrument. With its exceptional brightness, it gives visitors the opportunity to <strong>observe constellations and other celestial objects with great precision<\/strong>.      <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Tours and Activities <span class=\"fc-span\">at the Bauduen Astronomical Observatory<\/span><\/h2><p    >Currently, there are several telescopes available on the grounds, and Olivier and his teams offer a wide range of exciting activities, including <strong>some<\/strong> permanent <strong>exhibits<\/strong>.  <\/p><p    >First, there are <strong>tours of <\/strong>its astronomical observatory and facilities, as well as a <strong>viewing of the sun<\/strong>. But if you prefer evening outings to make the experience more exciting and romantic, there are <strong>stargazing evenings ( <\/strong>with or without music). <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >You\u2019ll then learn how the telescope works and get up close and personal with the celestial bodies and stars using a laser pointer. Explanations of the celestial objects you observe will be provided, and you\u2019ll have the opportunity to see the most amazing photos taken on site. <\/p><p   id=\"73\" >Please note that you can also enjoy a full night of stargazing by choosing the<strong> \u201cBed and Telescope\u201d<\/strong> option. Three cottages are available, and breakfast is included. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">campground in the Verdon Regional Nature Park<\/a> also offers all the amenities you need for a stay near the observatory. You should also know that there are <strong>themed weekends<\/strong> (hiking, geology, astronomy, and photography), <strong>astronomy classes for children<\/strong>, and <strong>week-long courses with full board for teenagers.<\/strong>   <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/observatoire-bauduen-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/observatoire-bauduen-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/observatoire-bauduen-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/observatoire-bauduen-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/observatoire-bauduen.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/observatoire-bauduen-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2><span class=\"fc-span\">Practical<\/span> Information<\/h2><p    >It takes 16 minutes by car via the D957 and D49 to reach this <strong>astronomical observatory<\/strong> from our campground. <br\/>You can visit it year-round, and the <strong>admission fees <\/strong>are as follows:<\/p><ul><li>Daytime visits and solar observation: \u20ac20 for adults and \u20ac10 for children.\n<\/li><li>The astronomy night: \u20ac30 for adults and \u20ac15 for children.\n<\/li><li>The Astro-Music Evening: 20 euros for children and 40 euros for adults.\n<\/li><\/ul><p    >Allow 1 hour for daytime activities and 3 hours for nighttime activities.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"buttons between\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/eco-tourism-in-the-verdon\/\" class=\"buttons__btn\">\r\n                    Verdon Ecotourism                <\/a>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/passerrelle-himalayenne-des-cascades-de-trans\/\" class=\"buttons__btn\">\r\n                    Himalayan Footbridge                <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \r\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3056,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/verdon\/1025"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/verdon"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/verdon"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}