Yerres-Canotiers observatory
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Yerres-Canotiers observatory is an astronomical facility in Yerres, in France's Essonne department, roughly 18.3km southeast of central Paris.
About Yerres-Canotiers observatory
Registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 222, the site takes its name in part from "canotiers," the French word for rowers — a reference to the recreational boating on the Yerres river famously depicted by impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits at an elevation of about 68 metres in Yerres, in France's Essonne department, within easy reach of the Greater Paris area in Europe's suburban southeast.
Visiting Yerres-Canotiers observatory
Public visiting details for this site are not confirmed. Check local Essonne tourism resources or a search engine before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Just outside Paris, in a town whose river once inspired impressionist painters, Yerres-Canotiers observatory is a scenic spot to look for a star you've named. Name a star or browse the catalogue of stars already registered.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
