Le Radôme - Cité des Télécoms
About This Museum
Here in the wilds of Brittany, under a colossal white dome that's been a local landmark since the 1960s, sits a place utterly unique in France. Le Radôme isn't just a museum; it's the very spot where Europe first reached out to touch America via satellite, capturing live television broadcasts from across the Atlantic. The story we tell is one of audacious engineering and global connection, born right here on this heathland. It’s a tale woven into the fabric of Pleumeur-Bodou.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the giant Radôme itself, protecting the original horn antenna that listened to the stars. Inside, you'll find everything from vintage switchboards your grandparents might have used to stories of the first Minitel terminals that connected France. One of my favorite pieces is the actual 'bicycle' used by technicians to navigate the immense interior of the antenna.
Visitor Information
Come with curiosity—you can easily spend half a day here. It's a fantastic day out for families; the kids love the hands-on planetarium and interactive exhibits that make the science of communication click. Just remember to check the weather, as that big white dome looks different under Breton sun than it does in our famous sea mist.
Architecture & Building
The main building is dominated by its namesake: a staggering 64-meter wide geodesic radome, a giant golf-ball-like structure made of white triangular panels, which houses the historic antenna. The surrounding Cité des Télécoms building has a clean, modernist feel that perfectly suits its Space Age origins.
Contact & Location
Address: Parc du Radôme, Route du Radome, Lesteven, Pleumeur-Bodou, Lannion, Côtes-d'Armor, Bretagne, France métropolitaine, 22560, France
Phone: +33 2 96 46 63 80
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