HYDRAVIATION MUSEUM

Get ready for a journey between sky and water! Located on the former Latécoère base, the Hydraviation Museum (scientific and technical) tells the story of world hydraviation. The only museum in the world dedicated specifically to seaplanes, it invites visitors to enter into the legend of transatlantic flights to New York or Fort-de-France during the golden age of seaplanes. Let yourself be transported back in time and visit the different rooms of the museum which will lead you through the fabulous stories of these giant liners. The media and collection pieces are varied and invite you to live a unique experience in the footsteps of great names such as Latécoère, Saint-Exupéry and Mermoz. The museum's latest acquisition: the Grumman Albatross with its 25-metre wingspan, ; a unique example in France! This seaplane, which completes the collection, is an essential part of the visit circuit. Since 2020, visitors can also visit a cockpit of the Canadair CL 215, restored by volunteers of the Friends of the Museum Association. In addition, the digital application "Visite Musée" will allow you to discover the pieces of the collection. Ask for the free "Welcome aboard" guide that will allow your children aged 3 to 12 to visit the museum while having fun. For its part, the shop offers a whole selection of souvenirs, gifts and books to prolong the journey through the epic of hydraviation. Enjoy your visit!