Opening times and services

History Centre

La Coupole is open every day non-stop from 9AM to 5.30PM from September to March, from 9AM to 6PM from April to June, and from 9AM to 7PM in July and August.

Annual closing: from January 6th to 19th January included.

Exceptional closure: April 11th, December 25th and January 1st.

Average length of visit: 2 hours 30 minutes

For visitors' comfort, all rooms are equipped with seats on which you can relax. Bring warm clothing for the underground galleries (some fleece jackets are available free of charge). Under the dome, where most of the tour takes place, the air is heated to a temperature of 19 °C. Hostesses are present at all times to ensure that your visit goes smoothly. The entire La Coupole museum circuit is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

3D Planetarium

The 3D Planetarium offers several sessions a day, see schedule in the planetarium section. Every session starts with a 15 minutes introduction (solar system simulation, galaxies...) commented live by our team in french, followed by a spectacular show (30 minutes). Every show is available in english with an audio headset.

Services

Audioguides

Visits are audio-guided using infrared headsets, enabling you to complete the tour at your own pace. The commentaries coming through the headsets are fully translated into the visitors’ mother tongue (French, English, Dutch, German); they are easy to use and are also adapted for the hearing-impaired. Each visitor is given a headset at no additional cost.

Shop and café

In our shop, located in the reception building, you can find a selection of unique articles and books on the "library" shelves, along with souvenirs and regional products. La Coupole gift cards are available as well.
Enjoy refreshments, hot drinks, sandwiches and hot snacks in our specially designed Café area.

Free parking for individuals and groups just in front of the reception.

Picnic area

A free picnic area is at your disposal, with tables and benches set in green surroundings where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the bunker.