Discover the history of seaplane in the Musée de l'Hydraviation in Biscarrosse

Biscarrosse, Landes
Discover the history of seaplane

Base Latécoère
  • Located on the mythic site of the former Latécoère base in Biscarrosse, the Musée de l'Hydraiation retraces the history of seaplanes. 

 

From their transatlantic flights to New York and Fort-de-France (Martinique) to firefighting, come along and discover the world of these old and modern “air liners”!

 

A Seaplane exhibition unique in Europe

 

Our aeronautical museum’s temporary and permanent exhibitions include restored seaplanes, uniforms, keepsakes from famous pilots, reproductions, photos, engines, propellers, archival documents, flight logs, trophies, jumpsuits, artwork by official painters of the French Air Force and Navy, and more. A variety of objects and materials will welcome you to enjor a unique experience following the steps of some of the biggest names in aviation, like Latécoère, Saint-Exupéry, Mermoz, Guillaumet, etc.

 

Take a trip back in time through 13,500 sq.ft. (1,250 m²) of buildings once occupied by the workers at this former seaplane base in the early 20th century.

Musée de l’Hydraviation
Musée de l’Hydraviation

Contact us

Seaplane Museum
332, rue Louis Breguet
40600 Biscarrosse
05 58 78 00 65
Opening HoursJanuary : closed all month
September - June : Tuesday to Sunday
from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | closed Mondays
July - August: 7 days a week
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Public holidays: contact us
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Partnerships

  • Ville de Biscarrosse
  • Association des Amis du Musée
  • Département des Landes
  • Bisca Grands Lacs
  • Qualité Tourisme
  • Nouvelle Aquitaine
  • MGEN
  • Un comité pour moi
  • Ministère de la Culture
  • Musée de France
  • CEZAM
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