ESPACE AIR PASSION

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Espace Air Passion is located on the site of Angers Loire Airport.

Espace Air Passion is the first museum of light aviation in France, and has a unique collection of planes and gliders, from 1908 to today. You will have the pleasure to share the passion of the volunteers restorers of these aircraft. It welcomes you on 3 500 m² of covered surface. Its collections are specialized in civil and military light aviation, gliding, amateur construction and model aircraft. In very modern premises, Espace Air Passion presents the aeronautical history through about forty planes and gliders (some of which are in flying condition), covering the period 1907-1970, in particular René Gasnier's aeroplane which made the first flight in Anjou, a replica of Hélène Boucher's Caudron Rafale, prototypes unique in the world of planes with flapping wings and mobile wings, the American Piper which took part in the Liberation of Angers in 1944 .. For 1h30, relive the great adventure of aviation: discover the aircraft, the animations and the restoration workshops, in the order of your choice. Don't hesitate to take advantage of the footbridges offering you another view of the museum, but also a panorama of the airport and climb aboard the aircraft of the collection! The restoration of the aircraft is done under the eyes of the public who can also meet the volunteer craftsmen. The site is adapted for children. Discovery booklets allow families to discover the world of aviation. A booklet is intended for children from 3 to 6 years old. A booklet and experimental animations are intended for children from 7 to 12 years old. For the youngest, a space includes a foam plane to be assembled and many other games. Young and old can climb aboard two planes. In the Fouga Magister fighter plane you can put on the pilot's helmet: a nice souvenir photo in perspective! Espace Air Passion regularly offers family activities, such as Anjou Ailes Maquettes (Easter weekend) and Le Père Noël des Aviateurs (in December). During school vacations, manual, fun and educational workshops are organized for children from 4 to 13 years old. Regularly the museum organizes temporary exhibitions and animations People with reduced mobility can access 90% of the museum, as most of the collections are displayed on the first floor.

ESPACE AIR PASSION  France Pays de la Loire Maine-et-Loire Marcé 49140

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