Birth of the Ocean!

Where Does Water on Earth Come From?

Of extraterrestrial origin, ocean water played a fundamental role in the emergence of life on Earth… Dive into the very origins of our planet and embark on a fascinating journey through time!

How the oceans were born on Earth

A mystery from space

Where does the water that now covers 70% of our planet come from?
This question has fascinated scientists for decades.
Was water present from Earth’s very beginning?
Was it brought by comets and asteroids?
The answers may lie far beyond our atmosphere…

birth of oceans at the Cité de l'Océan

An Immersive Sound Adventure

Listen closely and let yourself be carried through the times that shaped our world.
Welcome to over 4.5 billion years ago, when our solar system was just a swirling cloud of dust and gas.
Titanic collisions, meteorite showers, erupting volcanoes… Amid this chaos, Earth was born.
Gradually, disorder gave way to balance. The first drops, the steam, the torrential rains… Water began to carve its path.
Oceans formed. The elements aligned. Life began to take shape.
Uncover the secret of the birth of the ocean.
A journey to the edge of time… and the universe.