Compagnie française d'aviation, Flight training center in Angers, France.
The building extends over 97 meters with large glass windows illuminating interior spaces and features a central porch connecting two independent wings.
Constructed in 1920, the structure served as an aviation training facility until 1940 when German forces occupied it during World War II.
The entrance hall contains decorative mosaics by artist Isidore Odorico, incorporating tricolor patterns and aviation themes throughout the space.
The former aviation school now houses the Architecture Center of Maine-et-Loire, located near the A11 northern bypass road.
The building combines concrete post-and-beam construction with brick infill, featuring a rooftop observatory that provided direct views of the airfield.
Location: Angers
Architects: Ernest Bricard
Address: avenue René-Gasnier
GPS coordinates: 47.49260,-0.57657
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09
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