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Comments:	Vulcania, officially inaugurated in 2002, is a unique European theme park and science center dedicated to volcanoes, Earth's phenomena, and geology. The park features educational exhibits, 4D films, rides like the Dragon Ride, and interactive experiences designed for both fun and learning, all centered around a striking volcanic cone entrance. The Planetarium at Vulcania is not only France’s largest, it’s also one of the best in the world. Seeing the solar system under its huge dome is something you’ll never forget. <p> Hours of operation. The park is open March 25 to November 1. When open, the minimum hours are 10.00 (10:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm). The open dates and times vary a lot; check the website for dates and times. <p> Admission: You must pay admission to access the machines. Admission price varies a lot depending on the day and time of your visit. Minimum fees are: Adult €27, Children (from 6 to 16) €22, Children (from 3 to 5) €7.50, Children under 3 are free. There is ample free parking, and a 65 designated spot (pitches) motorhome area with hook-ups. Rates are €10 per night (€18 for 2 nights). <p> Cost to press for all machines: €1.05 (€1 and a 5 eurocent). Ask for a gold token in the gift shops that can be used in the machines in place of the 5 eurocent. <p> <b>Machine 1</b> is at level 0 (Ground floor) near the lifts. Designs all have a beaded border: <br> 1. (H) Smoke clouds surrounding a stylized volcano with 'Vulcania'. <br> 2. (V) Four leaf clover with 'Porte Bonheur'. <br> 3. (V) Exploding volcano with 'Vulcania Auvergne'. <br> 4. (H) Planetarium building with 'Vulcania'. <p> <b>Machine 2</b> is at level 1 (Second floor) in the souvenir shop. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Vulcania": <br> 1. (H) Stylized fish/snake. <br> 2. (H) Head of a bull. <br> 3. (H) Stylized dragon. <br> 4. (H) Fish skeleton. <p> <b>Machine 3</b> is at level 2 (Third floor) in the passage to the Botanical Garden. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Vulcania': <br> 1. (V) Exploding volcano with 'Auvergne'. <br> 2. (H) Wooly mammoth with 'Mammoth'. <br> 3. (H) Pteranodon with 'Pteranodon'. <br> 4. (H) Tyrannosis Rex with 'Dinosaure'. <p> <b>Machine 4</b> is at the exit souvenir shop to the left behind the cash registers. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Vulcania l'adventure de la terre': <br> 1. (H) A sitting dragon blowing fire with 'Dragon Ride'. <br> 2. (H) Aerial view of Vulcania park. <br> 3. (H) A flying dragon blowing fire with 'Dragon Ride'. <br> 4. (H) Conical volcano building with 'www.vulcania.com'. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 45°48'46.9"N Longitude: 2°56'36.0"E <br> Google Maps coordinates: RW7V+G2 Saint-Ours, France <p> 09/24/2025. Everything is still here and pressing great designs. <p>
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Vulcania

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2 Route de Mazayes
AUVERGNE-RHôNE-ALPES - Saint-Ours-les-Roches, France, 63230

Phone: +33 473 197 000

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Vulcania, officially inaugurated in 2002, is a unique European theme park and science center dedicated to volcanoes, Earth's phenomena, and geology. The park features educational exhibits, 4D films, rides like the Dragon Ride, and interactive experiences designed for both fun and learning, all centered around a striking volcanic cone entrance. The Planetarium at Vulcania is not only France’s largest, it’s also one of the best in the world. Seeing the solar system under its huge dome is something you’ll never forget.

Hours of operation. The park is open March 25 to November 1. When open, the minimum hours are 10.00 (10:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm). The open dates and times vary a lot; check the website for dates and times.

Admission: You must pay admission to access the machines. Admission price varies a lot depending on the day and time of your visit. Minimum fees are: Adult €27, Children (from 6 to 16) €22, Children (from 3 to 5) €7.50, Children under 3 are free. There is ample free parking, and a 65 designated spot (pitches) motorhome area with hook-ups. Rates are €10 per night (€18 for 2 nights).

Cost to press for all machines: €1.05 (€1 and a 5 eurocent). Ask for a gold token in the gift shops that can be used in the machines in place of the 5 eurocent.

Machine 1 is at level 0 (Ground floor) near the lifts. Designs all have a beaded border:
1. (H) Smoke clouds surrounding a stylized volcano with 'Vulcania'.
2. (V) Four leaf clover with 'Porte Bonheur'.
3. (V) Exploding volcano with 'Vulcania Auvergne'.
4. (H) Planetarium building with 'Vulcania'.

Machine 2 is at level 1 (Second floor) in the souvenir shop. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Vulcania":
1. (H) Stylized fish/snake.
2. (H) Head of a bull.
3. (H) Stylized dragon.
4. (H) Fish skeleton.

Machine 3 is at level 2 (Third floor) in the passage to the Botanical Garden. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Vulcania':
1. (V) Exploding volcano with 'Auvergne'.
2. (H) Wooly mammoth with 'Mammoth'.
3. (H) Pteranodon with 'Pteranodon'.
4. (H) Tyrannosis Rex with 'Dinosaure'.

Machine 4 is at the exit souvenir shop to the left behind the cash registers. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Vulcania l'adventure de la terre':
1. (H) A sitting dragon blowing fire with 'Dragon Ride'.
2. (H) Aerial view of Vulcania park.
3. (H) A flying dragon blowing fire with 'Dragon Ride'.
4. (H) Conical volcano building with 'www.vulcania.com'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 45°48'46.9"N Longitude: 2°56'36.0"E
Google Maps coordinates: RW7V+G2 Saint-Ours, France

09/24/2025. Everything is still here and pressing great designs.

Machine 1 - Level 0 near the lifts

Machine 2 - Level -1

Machine 3 - Level -2

Machine 4 - at the entrance shop