L’Envol des Pionniers is an aviation museum located in Toulouse, France, dedicated to the history of Aéropostale and the pioneers of early aviation. Inaugurated on December 22, 2018, the museum is situated on the historic runway of the former Toulouse-Montaudran airport.
L’Envol des Pionniers
6 rue Jacqueline Auriol
31400 Toulouse
https://www.lenvol-des-pionniers.com
+33 5 67 22 23 24
Standard opening
- Wednesday: 14:00 – 18:00 (except in january)
- Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Annual closures: 25th of December, 1st of January, 1st of May.
School Holidays (all areas)
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00.
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
| 457 | Salmson 2A2 biplane (replica) |
Exhibitions and Collections:
The L’Envol des Pionniers offers both permanent and temporary exhibitions that delve into the challenges faced by aviation pioneers. Visitors can explore the equipment used by legendary pilots such as Jean Mermoz, Henri Guillaumet, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry during the Aéropostale era. Interactive displays and personal accounts provide an immersive experience into the world of early aviation.
Replica of the Salmson 2A2 biplane at the L’Envol des Pionniers museum, this type started the famous French Airmail Services in winter 1918 and mark the very beginning of Toulouse as a centre of aviation industry.
Photo L’Envol des Pionniers