A hidden observatory in the heart of the hills
Your mission begins in a discreet, almost secret location. An old Vendée farmhouse, transformed over the years into a veritable astronomical observatory. There are no crowds or extraneous light here. Just silence, nature… and a sky of a purity rarely seen, worthy of a veritable Land of Stars.
You enter a space designed with passion, where every detail has been thought out to observe, understand and feel. You soon realise that you’re not here simply to look at the stars. You’ve come to learn how to read them.
A guide that really takes you on board
Olivier Sauzereau doesn’t just explain. He tells, he shares, he takes you on a journey. For over 30 years, he has been sharing his passion with infectious energy.
With him at your side, astronomy becomes accessible, alive, almost intimate. He adapts his talk to your level, answers your questions, and opens the doors to a universe often considered complex… but here surprisingly easy to grasp.
Between science, history and philosophy, each moment takes on a different dimension.
From the Sun to the galaxies: a complete journey
Depending on the package you choose, your adventure will last a few hours… or several days.
You often start by observing the Sun, its spots and eruptions, using specialised equipment. Then come the projections, the stories and the constellations.
When night falls, the real show begins. The telescope comes on stage. Planets, star clusters, nebulae… the universe is gradually revealed. And even if the sky becomes overcast, the adventure continues: films, discussions, discovering the constellations in a different way. Here, every scenario has been anticipated.
Total immersion, between sky and nature
The experience doesn’t stop at observation. It’s also about the atmosphere.
A hot drink in the middle of the night. The silence punctuated by the sounds of nature. Time seems to stand still. And sometimes, for the more curious, a whole night observing the sky.
For courses, the experience goes even further: a walk along the Path to the Stars, a full-scale exploration of the solar system, even a session at the planetarium.
At the end of the course, one thing’s for sure: you’ll never look at the sky in the same way again.
