Sérignan-du-Comtat

The Naturoptère

The tourist service at Sérignan-du-Comtat :

If you love little creatures - those who live in the day and those who live at night - and you love plants, this is for you! Calling all budding scientists! The Jean-Henri Fabre Harmas, where the famous entomologist lived, undoubtedly inspired the creation of this vast, light-filled, educational space, dedicated to insects and plants.
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The Naturoptère building blends in perfectly with the surrounding village of Sérignan-du-Comtat. This eco-friendly construction combines wood, concrete and different types of plants to create a warm, welcoming structure.
Inside, you’ll find high-quality science exhibitions as well as fun and educational ways of learning about the naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, nature, insects and their environment. To ensure the centre is accessible for everyone, you will also find a collection of games, a range of new technologies, living objects, a collection of specimens, and a garden - all governed by a clear and varied narrative.
Outside, you can stroll through the semi-natural garden and observe nature in action .. You’ll see examples of biodiversity in each corner – by the pond, the vegetable garden as well as the insect hotel, enhanced by our pre-selected plants.
Naturoptère holds events, workshops, and talks throughout the year. You can also buy a ticket for a combined visit to the Harmas museum. In summary, Naturoptère is a comprehensive cultural centre, accessible to all.

You will find:
- An area (15m²) dedicated to learning about Jean-Henri Fabre
- An area enabling visitors to learn about the secrets of the building itself
- An area entirely devoted to insects enabling visitors to fully understand what they are
- 4 temporary exhibition spaces primarily devoted to relationships between insects, plants, and their environment
- Three study rooms equipped with magnifying glasses, microscopes and computers to enable children and adults to observe and understand nature
- An Imago space where lectures and documentaries are held throughout the year. This space can also be rented for conferences and meetings.

School groups welcome, with a programme adapted to each age group (by appointment only).

Free for under-7s.
On-site parking and picnic area. Wi-Fi.

Opening times:
-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 am to 12.30 am and from 1.30 pm to 5 pm.
-Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays from 1.30 pm to 6 pm.
In July and August:
-From Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm.
-Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 1.30 am to 6 pm.

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Services pour cyclistes

> Closest cycling itineraries: :
1km from the site: Local loop n°8 "Around the Uchaux Hills"
560m from this site: Local loop n°9 "The vineyards in Plan de Dieu in the Aygues - Ouvèze area"
560m from the site: Local loop n°6 "Jean-Henri Fabre's landscapes"
600m from the site: Itinerant cycling "Cycling around the Côtes du Rhône"
5.6km from the site: Mountain-bike local loop - "Le Paty-Uchaux"

> For bicycles:
Bicycle parking nearby
Drinking water and restrooms
battery charging for electric bikes and Smartphones


> > For cyclists:
Cycling-specific Tourist documentation and maps
Light repair kit
Info on service providers in the "La Provence à Vélo" network (bike rental, massages, deliveries, baggage and personal transport, restaurants, accommodations)

Equipments

  • Picnic area
  • Lift
  • Toilets
  • Public WC
  • Camper van reception area
  • Air conditioning
  • Exhibition space
  • Car park
  • Defibrillator
  • Sustainable development
  • Meeting room
  • Coach parking
  • Waste management
  • Phytosanitary treatment
  • Free car park

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Room hire
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Permanent entertainments organiser
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Booking of general amenities
  • Guided tours
  • Leisure Center
  • Ticketing in number

Dates and times

All year round, daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, May 1st, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
01/09/23 to 31/03/24 open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00
01/04/24 to 30/06/24 open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:30
01/07/24 to 31/08/24 Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00 + some summer evenings.

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash

Prices

Reduced price: 7 € (3-17 years + Pass Provence)
Adult: 10 € (joint ticket with Harmas (one ticket = admission to both sites))
Large family: from 28 € ((2 adults and 2 children): €28 + €5 per additional child)
Group adults: 7 € (from 20 people
For less than 20 people, please contact reception).

Free entry for children < 3 years, accompanying guides, Job-seeker, people with reduced mobility, disabled people, disabled people and accompanying persons.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Contact

The Naturoptère
33 cours Jean-Henri Fabre
84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat

coordinates

Longitude : 4.841285
Latitude : 44.188046

To know

Included in the Vaucluse Provence Pass