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A museum entirely dedicated to the exploits of the aviator Adolphe Pégoud, pioneer of aerial acrobatics who performed the first parachute jump and the first looping in 1913. First Ace of the 14-18 war.
Presentation of his childhood, his military life and his hour of glory... Until his tragic death for France on August 31, 1915, at Petit-Croix in the Territoire de Belfort. Through videos, written documents, photos, clothing and numerous objects dedicated to aviation, the museum retraces this epic tale.
Period photos, spare parts of the last plane are gathered. More than the visit, the comments on his origins, his life, will make you discover what he represented for aviation.
You will be welcomed by the members of the Pégoud committee who will tell you about the exceptional adventures of an aviator who left his mark on aviation.
Further information : Guided tour by group of 20 people.
Activities
Customers
- Groups welcome
Costumed
- Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min
- Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
- Groups welcome up to 40 people.
Customers
- Groups welcome
Visit languages
- French
Individual visit services
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visits services
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Outside of this period, the museum is open to groups by appointment.
Pricing
Adult: €4 (Group of more than 8 people: 3 euros per person).
Free for under 13 years.
Services
Equipment
- Toilet
- Show room
- Parking
- Parking in the area
- Coach parking
Services
- Drop off on site for groups
Accessible tourism
- Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
- Clear traffic area
- WC + grab bar + circulation space
Home of animals
- Animals accepted: No
Access
From Grenoble, A48 motorway towards Lyon, Voiron exit N ° 10, then D1075 via Chirens. From Lyon, A43 motorway towards Chambéry, exit La Tour du Pin N ° 9.1, then towards Les Abrets and then Montferrat. In front of the traffic light.