The Montélimar Aviation Museum in the Drôme region of France
A visit to the Musée de l’Aviation in Montélimar is a great idea for a family activity during your vacation in the Drôme. To learn while having fun, discover this atypical museum 43 km from 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 civilian. A perfect visit for science and technology enthusiasts, with child-friendly presentations.
The museum boasts an impressive collection of aircraft, including some 80 models, each more fascinating than the last. These include, but are not limited to, a whole range of fighter aircraft. Visitors can also admire the legendary Caravelle and DC7 airliners from the 1950s to 1970s , whose cockpits are on spectacular display.
You can go inside the airframe of a Mirage F1, look at jet engines, admire magnificent Dassault models, climb into a simulator… A military communications museum also displays 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 Aviation Museum, the Cruas-Meysse nuclear power plant, 15 minutes from Montélimar, is open to visitors free of charge on certain dates (ages 12 and over). It also includes 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 has a very pleasant historic center. After your stroll, climb up to Montélimar castle, 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.
Finally, in the capital of nougat, you won’t want to miss out on any gourmet visits! 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 4-star campsite in Bourdeaux. Enjoy top-of-the-range services, including 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 a natural setting.
En séjournant au camping Les Bois du Châtelas, découvrez la douceur de vivre de la Drôme provençale, avec ses villages perchés et ses champs de lavande. Vous serez à seulement 45 minutes de Montélimar et du musée de l’Aviation, à visiter en famille.
