Le télescope Vespera en action
Galaxie Cassiopée
Sans titre
Constellation de l'Iris
Stargazing
Stargazing in Aveyron at the Maison des Étoiles (House of Stars)
An exceptional sky in the heart of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park
Nestled between the Tarn Gorges and the Sauvterre plateau, the Maison des Étoiles benefits from one of the purest night skies in France .
Located in the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, our guest house benefits from extremely low light pollution , ideal for stargazing and astrotourism.
Here, the nights are still dark… and the stars, infinitely numerous
The Vespera telescope: astronomy accessible to all
Since October 2022, the Maison des Étoiles has been equipped with the Vespera smart telescope , developed by the French start-up Vaonis in Castelnau-le-Lez (Hérault).
This next-generation smart telescope simplifies sky observation: It automatically locates celestial bodies, tracks their movement and captures spectacular images, without the need for complicated settings.
An immersive experience that allows everyone — beginner or enthusiast — to travel to the heart of the universe .
A technology that reveals the beauty of deep space
Thanks to real-time image stacking technology, Vespera captures multiple short exposures of the same celestial object (nebula, galaxy, star cluster).
Each image is automatically aligned and merged: details are refined, noise disappears and colors are gradually revealed.
The result: an image of incredible precision and richness , viewable live on a tablet or smartphone.
The longer you observe, the more the universe reveals itself to you.
Friendly and magical stargazing evenings
Depending on the weather conditions, we will invite you to share stargazing evenings in the garden of the House of Stars.
Around the Vespera telescope, enjoy a moment of relaxation and wonder, guided by the beauty of the Aveyron sky.
An experience that is at once playful, poetic and scientific , to be enjoyed alone, as a couple, or with friends.
Come and experience a stay under the stars, in one of the most beautiful skies in France!