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ALAT & Helicopter Museum

58 Avenue de l'Aérodrome, Dax, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Description

The ALAT Museum is dedicated to the history of French light army aviation (Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre). It gathers over 30 airplanes, some helicopters, and hundreds of related objects and memorabilia. It is managed by an association of volunteers; hence it only opens in the afternoons.

Access & Transport

The museum is located at 58 Av. de l'Aérodrome, 2.5km from the centre of Dax and 4km south of the train station. The town is on the regional and high-speed train line between Bordeaux (75-90mins), Pau and Bayonne/Biarritz. It is also easy to reach by car by combining the A63 and the D947 (when coming from Bordeaux) or the D824 (coming from the Basque region).

Instructions & Recommendations

There are free guided visits in French on Tuesdays and Fridays at 14h30 (~2h). This activity is best combined with a visit of the town of Dax and its surroundings.

Meta review

Nearly all positive reviews from visitors who enjoy the educational aspect and the view of all those impressive aircrafts and helicopters. The fact that there is information available in multiple languages (booklet and intro video) is highlighted and so is the quality of the guided visits from volunteers even if it gets too technical for too long for some, especially younger children.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve a "technical heritage" and volunteers share their passion and knowledge.

Conclusion

The ALAT museum is a gem and is worth a detour for those with an interest in all things mechanical, planes and helicopters. We would recommend this to anybody in the Dax area as well, it is inexpensive and staffed with passionate volunteers.

Key positive

Impressive content and educational visit

Cheap entrance fee

Key negative

Specialized topic so some visitors won't be engaged for very long

Suitability

All ages welcome but best for children over 10years old as it gets a little technical, but younger kids should still enjoy looking around. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
In July and August, also open on Saturdays. Closed on public holidays

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 05

Season 1

MONDAY14:00 - 17:45

TUESDAY14:00 - 17:45

WEDNESDAY14:00 - 17:45

THURSDAY14:00 - 17:45

FRIDAY14:00 - 17:45

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Dec, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
4.5
Adult
18 - 64
€6
4.5
Teen & Young
12 - 17
€2.5
2.5
Child
3 - 11
€0
0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
0

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