The Montélimar Aviation Museum in the Drôme region of France
A visit to the Aviation Museum in Montélimar is a great idea for a family vacation in the Drôme. To learn while having fun, discover this atypical museum 43 km from the Les Bois du Châtelas campsite in Bourdeaux (45 minutes by car).
Visit the European Fighter Aviation Museum
in Montélimar
This large museum at the Montélimar airfield is an exceptional tool for safeguarding aeronautical heritage, offering an immersion in the history of aviation, both military and civil. A perfect visit for science and technology enthusiasts, with child-friendly displays.
The museum boasts an impressive aircraft collection of some 80 models, each more fascinating than the last. In particular, there is a whole range of fighter planes, but not only. Visitors can also admire the legendary Caravelle and DC7 airliners from the 1950s to 1970s , whose cockpits are spectacularly displayed.
Visitors can step inside the airframe of a Mirage F1, observe jet engines, admire magnificent Dassault models, climb into a simulator… A military communications museum also exhibits radio equipment. Finally, young and old alike can devour the aeronautical comics in the reading area of this comprehensive museum.
Practical information :
Museum open all year round, except January 1 and December 25.
Opening hours in July and August: Open 9am to 6.30pm on weekdays and 2pm to 6.30pm on weekends and public holidays.
Prices in 2024: €9 for adults, €6 for children aged 7 to 12, free for children under 7, discount with ticket to the Palais des Bonbons du Nougat et des Souvenirs.
Family cultural activities in Montélimar
To keep with the scientific theme after your visit to the Musée de l’Aviation, the Cruas-Meysse nuclear power plant, 15 minutes from Montélimar, is open to visitors free of charge on certain dates (ages 12 and up). There’s also an educational area on energy and a walk focusing on biodiversity (ages 7 and up).
Extend your family cultural outing with Montélimar’s other museums, starting with the Musée d’Art Contemporain. Free of charge, it presents works by major contemporary artists and offers fun activities for children.
Montélimar also boasts a very pleasant historic center. After your walk, climb up to the Château de Montélimar, a must-see site to immerse yourself in the town’s medieval origins. A former fortress, citadel and prison, the château is a treasure trove of Drôme’s heritage, enriched by games and activities.
Last but not least, in the nougat capital of France, you certainly can’t miss out on some gourmet sightseeing! There’s a Nougat Museum at the Arnaud Soubeyran artisanal factory, and a Palais des Bonbons du Nougat et des Souvenirs, whose ticket gives access to a discount at the European Fighter Aviation Museum in Montélimar.
Staying at a campsitenear Montélimar
After your cultural visits to Montélimar, opt for the comfort of Les Bois du Châtelas, your 5-star campsite in Bourdeaux. Enjoy top-of-the-range facilities, including a sauna and hammam for maximum relaxation, as well as a large water park, ideal for family fun. There’s no shortage of activities, from games to sports, and the kids’ club promises great fun for the little ones!
You’ll find a variety of comfortable accommodation for your vacation near Montélimar. Choose from mobile homes, chalets and luxury gîtes, or opt for a traditional camping pitch in the heart of nature.
When you stay at the Ciela Village Les Bois du Châtelas campsite, you’ll discover the gentle way of life in the Drôme provençale, with its hilltop villages and lavender fields. You’ll be just 45 minutes from Montélimar and the Aviation Museum, a must-see for the whole family.
