Its present appearance is a skilful reconstruction using preserved original parts. The magnificent library, a masterpiece of the French baroque, and the 3-century old vines still bathe in the spirit of Colbert who studied there. The astronomy section houses the city s planetarium and Jean Legros s astronomical clock. The ideal place to become familiar with the constellations, discover the planets of the solar system and the whole universe. Multimedia technology at the service of the general public.
Sessions cover different themes, according to astronomical actuality.
I from 1914 to 1918 under German assault waves and bombardments. Today it can be visited and houses large collections of French, Allied and German militaria. The map room in Eisenhower's headquarters, housed in a technical college, was the venue for the signing of the surrender of German troops on May 7th 1945. Motorcar Museum Designs by Philippe Charbonneaux . As a thanksgiving for the conversion and baptism of painter Leonard Fujita, the chapel was erected in 1965 and decorated alfresco by the painter himself.