Musée aéronautique et spatial Safran
Museum of the Safran group in Réau: more than 400 objects trace the history of aerospace propulsion since 1905; free admission.
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About the museum
The museum presents the history of aerospace propulsion at the Safran group from 1905 to the present. According to regional tourism portals, it was founded by Snecma in the 1980s and renovated in 2000; it occupies a former seaplane hangar from the 1930s.
The route brings together more than 400 objects from the group’s various companies: aircraft and helicopter engines, motorcycles, a car, landing gear, rockets, brakes, aircraft seats, drones and more unusual pieces. The site also includes a 535-seat auditorium used for lectures.
The museum relies on volunteers, often former members of the group, who welcome visitors, restore the pieces and lead the guided tours. It regularly offers guided tours, educational workshops and lectures for families, schools and enthusiasts.
Highlights
- More than 100 aircraft and helicopter engines
- Rockets, landing gear and brakes
- Drones and Gnome et Rhône motorcycles
- Former seaplane hangar from the 1930s
- 535-seat auditorium
Permanent exhibition
- Histoire de la propulsion aéronautique et spatiale – More than 400 objects from the Safran group: engines, landing gear, brakes, rockets, drones and vehicles.
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Groupe Safran
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Guided group visit (contribution per group of 15 people) | €60By reservation. |
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Self-guided visits are free; the volunteers rely on visitors’ generosity. Booking is preferable but not required for self-guided visits.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Private parking and parking near the museum.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided group visits by reservation; visit telephone: +33 1 60 59 72 58. Visits and guided tours in French only. |
