Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse, Aviation museum at Montélimar aerodrome, France
The Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse is an aviation museum located at Montélimar aerodrome in southern France. It displays approximately 80 fighter aircraft in both indoor and outdoor spaces, documenting military flight development from various European nations.
The museum was founded in 1995 and developed from a small collection into a major facility for military aircraft in the region. Over the years, the collection grew systematically and now documents the development of European fighter aircraft across the 20th century.
The museum houses aircraft from multiple nations, telling the story of European aviation development across borders. Visitors see how different countries pursued similar technological paths and what role military flight played in regional defense.
The museum operates on seasonal hours, with limited availability during winter months and expanded opening times in summer. Check ahead before visiting, as schedules vary significantly throughout the year.
The museum displays a Mirage F1 cockpit section that visitors can step inside to experience how cramped the pilot's space was. Additionally, visitors can board a restored Caravelle passenger aircraft and explore its interior.
Location: Montélimar
Inception: December 1, 1995
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Chemin de l'entrée de l'Aérodrome, 26200 Montélimar, France
Opening Hours: March-June,September-October Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00,13:30-17:30; March-June,July-August Saturday,Sunday 14:00-18:30; July-August Monday-Friday 09:00-18:30; November-February Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00; November-February Saturday,Sunday 14:00-17:00; December 25,January 01 off
Phone: +33475537949
Website: https://meacmtl.com
GPS coordinates: 44.58191,4.73513
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Historical town of Montélimar with the medieval Adhémar Castle, European Aviation Museum and traditional nougat factories. The town contains the Collegiate Church of Sainte-Croix, art museums, public gardens and leisure facilities. The area includes the castles of Grignan and Poët-Laval.
Palais des Bonbons et du Nougat
1.5 km
Château des Adhémar
3 km
Rochemaure castle
2.8 km
Musée européen de l'aviation de chasse
33 m
Pont de Rochemaure
1.9 km
Nougat Le Chaudron d'Or
2.5 km
Maison dite de Diane de Poitiers
3 km
Hôtel de Chabrillan
2.8 km
Collégiale Sainte-Croix
2.9 km
Domaine de Serre de Parc
1.7 km
Temple protestant
2.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Rochemaure
2.8 km
Borne milliaire gallo-romaine de Rochemaure
2.8 km
Hôtel du Puy-Montbrun
3 km
Ancienne église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Meysse
3.3 km
Badaboum Jeux Indoor
1.6 km
Musée d'Art conteporain Saint-Martin
2.6 km
Emile Loubet Theatre
3 km
Église Saint-Laurent
2.5 km
Galerie d'arcades
2.9 km
Le Palace
2.5 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Meysse
3.1 km
La Petite Scène Montélimar
3.1 km
Espace Chabrillan
2.7 km
Porte Saint-Martin
2.7 km
Tour de Narbonne
2.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Montélimar
3 km
Jardin Public de Montélimar
2.6 kmReviews
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