Musée de l'Hydraviation

Biscarrosse, Landes
Discover the history of seaplane

Located on the legendary site of the old Latécoère facility in Biscarrosse, the Musée de l’Hydraviation retraces the history of seaplanes.

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

Seaplane exhibitions without equal 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 a unique experience following in the footsteps of some of the biggest names in aviation, like Latécoère, Saint-Exupéry, Mermoz, Guillaumet, and the list goes on.

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 20^th century.

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