Address
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie - 30, avenue Corentin-Cariou - F-75019 Paris.

From the tram platform and the Porte de la Villette bus stop, there is direct access to the Cité using a ramp with a slope of less than 4%.
Accessibility contact: info.handicap(at)universcience.fr

Arriving by car

Take the north Paris ring road (Périphérique) and exit at Porte de la Villette.
Paying car park, entrances on boulevard Macdonald and Quai de la Charente.
Coach park (bus, minibus, etc.) with paid access (10 minute free drop-off), entrance on boulevard Macdonald only.
For more information and booking inquiries, call +33 (0)1 40 05 79 90. 

Plan your route with Mappy

Access for buses is closed today

Entrance on boulevard Macdonald - Buses must be under 3.90m

Arriving by Bike

A network of bike lanes allows you to reach The Cité des sciences et de l’industrie from the centre of Paris.
Bicycle parking spaces as well as a charging station available on the main entrance.
Self-service repair and inflation terminal in front of the main entrance near the parking lift available 24/7.
Special Sustainable Mobility Rate: Upon presentation of a cloakroom ticket proving the deposit of a helmet (bicycles, scooters, segways, etc.).

Vélib stations near the Cité
The closest Velib’ station n°19009 Cité des sciences et de l'industrie is at 28 bis Corentin Cariou avenue.
Find all the Vélib’ stations and all the information on Vélib’ interactive map.

Arriving by boat (on the canal)

  • Cruises between the Bassin de la Villette and Port de l'Arsenal with Canauxrama.com
  • Cruises between the Parc de la Villette and the Musée d'Orsay with Pariscanal.com