Camille Flammarion Observatory, Viry-Châtillon

Name: Camille Flammarion Observatory
Address: 32 Avenue de la Cour de France, Viry-Châtillon, France

#1 among attractions in Viry-Châtillon

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Camille Flammarion Observatory, Viry-Châtillon

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The observatory was established in Juvisy-sur-Orge in 1883 by the French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion. In March 2010, the structure was classified as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture. The observatory belongs to the Société astronomique de France. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°41'36"N, 2°22'21"E

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32 Avenue de la Cour de FranceViry-Châtillon France

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Day trips

Camille Flammarion Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Juvisy-sur-Orge, Athis-Mons, Musée Davout, Mairie de Juvisy-sur-Orge.

0.8 miSE
Area
Juvisy-sur-Orge, Viry-Châtillon
20 min walk • Juvisy-sur-Orge is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. It is located 18 km south-east of Paris, a few kilometres south of Orly Airport.
1.2 miNE
Area
Athis-Mons, Paris
31 min walk • Athis-Mons is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 16.5 km from the center of Paris. Inhabitants are called Athégiens. A small part of Orly International Airport lies on the territory of the commune of Athis-Mons.
1.6 miSW
48°40'45"N • 2°20'45"E
Musée Davout, Savigny-sur-Orge
40 min walk • Museum
~990 ftS
48°41'27"N • 2°22'21"E
Mairie de Juvisy-sur-Orge, Viry-Châtillon
5 min walk • City hall
1.2 miSW
48°40'38"N • 2°21'41"E
Rue du Bellay, Savigny-sur-Orge
32 min walk • Bridge