Vulcania

Under the name Vulcania 2002, the " European Park of Volcanism " in Saint -Ours, Auvergne, France was opened. The complex is situated in the Regional Natural Park Volcans d' Auvergne, in the volcanic chain Chaîne des Puys.

Genesis

The former President Valéry Giscard d' Estaing drove the creation of the theme park ahead as Regional President of the Auvergne.

The museum and multimedia presentations are located at different levels under the earth. The Austrian Hans Hollein won the architectural competition, his project was realized. The construction work started in 1997. The opening of the Science and leisure parks, the construction cost 110 million euros, was held on 20 February 2002.

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