Place to visit
Musée de l'air et de l'espace, France: what it is and when to go
Musée de l'air et de l'espace is an aerospace museum at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France (Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has articles in 32 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Aerospace museum at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France · Museums and art
- Local name
- Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 11 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- museeairespace.fr
- Coordinates
- 48.9472, 2.43379
What it is and where
Musée de l'air et de l'espace is an aerospace museum at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France (Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace). It has articles in 32 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Paris, where this site lists 304 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.9472, 2.43379; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Musée de l'air et de l'espace is March to October.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:54
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:04
- JunBest time15:57
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:52
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 10 : Parcs et jardins de la Seine-Saint-DenisHiking3.5 km
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 11 : Le Parc de la Courneuve et la Butte PinsonHiking4.2 km
- Bords de Canal de l'OurcqHiking4.6 km
- Hammam Harim EssoltanHot spring bath5.6 km
- Basilica of Saint-DenisBasilica located in Seine-Saint-Denis, in France5.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Museums and art
- Louvre: art and archeology museum in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Bayeux Tapestry: embroidered wall-hanging art depicting the Norman invasion of England
- Centre Pompidou: national cultural center of contemporary art in Paris, France
- Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art: museum of Contemporary art in France
Every France place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Musée de l'air et de l'espace?
It is an aerospace museum at Le Bourget Airport in Paris, France (Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in the local language). It has articles in 32 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Musée de l'air et de l'espace?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Musée de l'air et de l'espace?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 10 : Parcs et jardins de la Seine-Saint-Denis, GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 11 : Le Parc de la Courneuve et la Butte Pinson, Bords de Canal de l'Ourcq. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Paris304 places to see in and around Paris, France: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay. Best time: March to October.
- Museums and art564 places for museums and art in France, from Louvre to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Musée de l'air et de l'espace on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.