Description
How about spicing up science a bit? Now a must-visit event, the Laval Science Village is opening its doors at Le Quarante for an edition centred on food, flavours and taste (… but that’s not all)
The programme for the Laval Science Village is available online (https://www.calameo.com/read/007735418d8a77640ce5c), as well as in print at the ZOOM reception and from cultural organisations across the department.
Discover the trail of 22 stands packed with hands-on activities, run by ASTRAL, Synergies 53, Laval Agglo’s Micro-Folie, Zéro Déchet en Mayenne, Laval Agglo’s Waste Prevention Service, Aventure Spéléologie Développement 53, MEKA, ESIEA Laval, Pégase, ESTACARS, Arts et Métiers – Laval Institute, ZOOM, the BiOSSE laboratory – Le Mans University, CréaLab, the Collège Jacques Monod in Laval, the Cité du Lait, Mathématiques Citoyennes, ESTACA’Lab, iDrogen and the Laval IUT.
To make the most of your visit over the weekend, we’ve put together itineraries tailored to different age groups.
Head to the village square in the heart of Le Quarante to enjoy more unusual, collaborative and friendly experiences.
> The big quiz, hosted by ZOOM: Saturday 10 October at 5.00 pm + Sunday 11 October at 11.00 am and 4.30 pm.
> Scientists’ Pictionary, hosted by ZOOM with two PhD students: Saturday 10 October at 3.30 pm.
> ‘Inside a Scientist’s Suitcase’, hosted by ZOOM with two PhD students: Sunday 11 October at 3.30 pm.
> Unusual FAQs with two PhD students: Saturday 10 October at 4.00 pm and Sunday 11 October at 3.00 pm.
> The XXL LEGO mural, hosted by G la brique: running continuously throughout the weekend.
> Anecdotes over the phone: running continuously throughout the weekend.
> The Village’s letterbox: running continuously throughout the weekend.
To make your visit even more enjoyable, do try the delicious galettes from Maison Blé Noir on the Quarante forecourt.
Opening times
On 10 October 2026
- 14:00 at 18:00
On 11 October 2026
- 10:00 at 18:00
Location
Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.
- Lieu sans nom
