VULCANIA
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The only park in Europe dedicated to volcanoes, Vulcania offers many activities and shows for all ages in Saint-Ours.
For over 20 years, Vulcania has been a unique tourist site in Europe, entirely dedicated to volcanoes and planet Earth. Located in the heart of the volcanoes of Auvergne, the park offers an immersive experience combining emotions and discoveries through animations, visits and shows. The park is organized around three main themes: volcanoes, natural phenomena and the Earth in space.
Every year, Vulcania innovates with new attractions. In 2025, two new attractions will be added to the park, alongside such dynamic highlights as Le Réveil des Géants d'Auvergne, Abyss Explorer and Dragon Ride. One of them will focus on extreme natural phenomena: thrills guaranteed! The Namazu attraction was awarded the prize for best European attraction in 2021. This roller coaster invites visitors to discover a scientific base located on a fault with unstable seismic activity. Beware, it's a shaker! Since 2023, Vulcania has also been home to France's largest planetarium. Featuring a 22-metre immersive dome, it offers exceptional projection quality. With the planetarium, exploration is enriched by six family activities, some of which are accompanied by one of the park's scientific animators.
The park is also designed for the very young, from the age of 3. Areas such as the Pitoufeu House and Gallery and, of course, the Cité des Enfants, a real place of experimentation for little scientists, allow them to have fun while learning. For children, the outdoor play areas are also ideal for having fun. For families, the Ateliers des Volcans offers fun, interactive workshops to discover volcanism and natural phenomena. At Vulcania, learning becomes a fun adventure!
Alone, with friends or with the whole family, visitors can stroll through the Forest of Dragons, populated by fantastic creatures from legends around the world, all different from one another, to surprise and amaze young and old alike.
In summer, the park is set ablaze at night, with a special program of entertainment to keep you entertained well into the evening.
To extend the adventure, Vulcania offers all-inclusive packages on its website, including park entrance, accommodation and activities such as the Panoramique des Dômes or the Michelin Adventure. Special offers, such as a second night at half price or a third night free, enable families to enjoy this unique site to the full, while keeping their budgets under control.
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Opening time and information on VULCANIA
Open from March 26 to November 2, 2025. Free up to 3 years (children 3 to 5 years: €7). Adults: €26.50. Children (aged 6 to 16): €21.50. Chèque Vacances. Tourism & Handicap label. Restaurant (cafeteria, burgers, platters of regional produce and takeaway). Gift store. Entertainment. Free parking. Shuttle bus from Clermont-Fd.
Owner's Message
Welcome to Vulcania
Want to discover the Earth, its mysteries and beauties? Explore Vulcania in Auvergne, in the heart of the Chaîne des Puys - Limagne fault, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and share experiences that are as fun as they are spectacular. A unique park in Europe on the theme of volcanoes, natural phenomena and the Earth in Space, Vulcania combines Emotions and Discoveries to make you live an exceptional adventure.
Our offers and services
The theme of volcanoes
Discover the fascinating world of volcanoes with dynamic animations (Awakening of the Auvergne giants, Sacred Volcanoes, Abyss Explorer...) and scientific animations (Volcano drones, Experiment Corner...). Thanks to the Chaîne des Puys animation narrated by our animators, become untold about these Auvergne volcanoes whose ensemble formed with the Limagne Fault was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018
Finally, discover the active volcanoes of the world with the films Regards sur les volcans and Mission Vulcania for children, projected on one of the largest giant screens in Europe
The theme of natural phenomena
Experience the power of terrestrial, atmospheric and marine phenomena in dynamic animations (Namazu, Dragon Ride 2, Angry Earth...), and take the time to better understand these manifestations of nature with the animation Earthquakes told by our animators, the films Hurricane and Snow. Outdoors, walk through the Forest of Dragons in the middle of nature.
Namazu : Elected best new European attraction 2021 (Parksmania Awards)
Visit the scientific base of the Namazu team, which has set up its seismology monitoring and research laboratory on a particularly unstable fault, and join the seismologists on the ground with our specially designed all-terrain vehicles to access the rugged areas (family coaster with immersive preshow and exhibition in animation exit).
The theme of the Earth in Space
To better understand and apprehend our planet, it is necessary to take height, and thus altitude.
Discover all the secrets of the blue planet in the interactive Machine Terre space and explore the Earth from the sky with a scientific animator during a Planet Unveiled session.
New in 2022 - Opening before summer 2022
Vulcania invites you to travel to the heart of our Solar System in the largest planetarium in France (22-meter diameter immersive dome, 7.1 sound and 10K HD laser projection system)
Vulcanova, the Night of the Enchanters.
Discover Vulcania's brand new show: Vulcanova, la Nuit des Enchanteurs. In ancient times, the Arvernes, a Celtic people, masters of fire and the forge, erected a sacred gate to contain the wrath of Lug, god of fire, the arts and the balance of the world. An ancient prophecy whispered that if Men betrayed their pact with Mother Nature, the volcanoes would awaken again. Only Danu, the enchantress of the waters, could appease the divine fury. Vulcanova, la Nuit des Enchanteurs is a magical show combining music, light, mapping and special effects.
Rapce show
Discover the pride and nobility that these wild birds have retained, reflected in the silent flight of the owl, the high flight of the falcon and the low flight of the Harris's hawk, not forgetting the powerful flight of the eagle. Experience this sensitive moment suspended in the air, during which the birds of prey, the falconers and you become one!
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Members' reviews on VULCANIA
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
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Une organisation excellente et su personnel au top.
Bravo
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It’s also not easy to enjoy if you don’t speak French. Everything only in french. They only give you an audio guide, which is not convenient. The idea of the place is great, but the way it’s done could be much better.