Vulcania, a whole day of volcanoes, giant screens and a planetarium.

If you are travelling with children, Vulcania is the day they look forward to. It is not a volcano, but an amusement park about volcanoes and Earth sciences, built right on the plateau of the Chaîne des Puys.

What it is and why it is worth it

Vulcania is at 2 route de Mazayes, in Saint-Ours-les-Roches, about 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and a few minutes from the Volcan de Lemptégy. It mixes dynamic rides, giant-screen films, science animations and shows, and has a planetarium that the park presents as the largest in France. There is content for all ages, from 3 years to adults, and it explains well why there are volcanoes, how they erupt and what happens beneath your feet.

It is a whole day. The park sells one-day and two-day tickets, and has a tips page for organising the visit.

Season and hours

It opens seasonally. In 2026 it opened from 25 March to 1 November, with closures on 30 and 31 March and on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 September to 13 October. The hours change by day: check its calendar. In summer there are late openings, with animations until 20:00. The 2026 season has now ended and 2027 tickets go on sale on 27 November; the 2027 dates and prices are not yet published.

Prices

In 2026 the one-day ticket cost from €28 for adults and €23 for ages 6 to 16 on low-season days, and somewhat more in school holidays and on special days: up to €33 and €27.50. Ages 3 to 5, €7.50 to €9.50. Children under 3 do not pay. The two-day ticket ran from €43 to €47 for adults. There is also an undated ticket, the Billet Liberté, at €33 for adults.

Getting there

By car, take the D941 from Clermont-Ferrand, passing near Orcines. There is parking at the park. If you go with small children, buy the ticket online beforehand and arrive at opening time.