Hydraviation museum in Biscarrosse
The historyof this unusual museum
The Musée de l’Hydraviation in Biscarrosse is a tribute to the aeronautical base that opened in 1930.
It is ideally located facing the Atlantic Ocean, and has been home to some of the world’s most famous aviators, including Saint-Exupéry and Mermoz.
The museum was opened in 1982, and tells the story of hydraviation since 1910!
It features unique exhibits and historical documents, as well as photographs chronicling the evolution of airliners from the past to the present day.
The hydraviation museumtoday
With a strong focus on science and technology, the museum offers a variety of tours, featuring unique collections and the history of these legendary aviators. It also highlights the inventors of hydra-jet flight, who also contributed to the meteoric rise of aeronautics.
12 seaplanes and 1,200 objects are listed.
In addition to this permanent exhibition, temporary exhibits are renewed every two years.
They help visitors understand the importance of seaplanes in the history of aviation, and feature life-size models.
Various themes are explored in turn, including aeronautical photography, the aircraft manufacturers’ route, and zoom-ins on certain seaplanes that have been refurbished thanks to the support of a number of patrons.
Camping in Biscarrosse near the hydraviation museum
The Domaine de la Rive campsite in the Landes region is the perfect place to stay on the outskirts of this magnificent museum, with privileged access to the magnificent Biscarrosse lake. Here, peace and quiet are the order of the day, alongside the unique scents of the Landes pines. Stay in a mobile home or on a pitch and enjoy a wonderful family vacation in the Landes in our water park.
