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Pégoud Museum
Description
A museum entirely dedicated to the exploits of the aviator Adolphe Pégoud, pioneer of aerial acrobatics who performed the first parachute jump and the first looping in 1913. First Ace of the 14-18 war.
Presentation of his childhood, his military life and his hour of glory... Until his tragic death for France on August 31, 1915, at Petit-Croix in the Territoire de Belfort. Through videos, written documents, photos, clothing and numerous objects dedicated to aviation, the museum retraces this epic tale.
Period photos, spare parts of the last plane are gathered. More than the visit, the comments on his origins, his life, will make you discover what he represented for aviation.
You will be welcomed by the members of the Pégoud committee who will tell you about the exceptional adventures of an aviator who left his mark on aviation.
Technical Information
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Date and time
- From 17/05/2026 to 20/09/2026
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Pays Voironnais - 13/12/2025
tourisme.paysvoironnais.com/
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Price(s)
From 17/05 to 21/09/2025 Adult: 4 € (Groups of more than 8 people: €3 per person.). From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 Adult: 4 €. Free entry for children under 13.
Open period
From 17/05 to 20/09/2026 on Sunday between 3 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.
Contact
Phone : 07 59 54 23 33
Email :
thollon.pommerol@gmail.com
contact@pegoud.fr
comite.pegoud@orange.fr
Website : http://www.pegoud.fr/
Facebook : https://fr-fr.facebook.com/people/Mus%C3%A9e-P%C3%A9goud/100010041429189
Location complements
From Grenoble, A48 motorway towards Lyon, Voiron exit N ° 10, then D1075 via Chirens. From Lyon, A43 motorway towards Chambéry, exit La Tour du Pin N ° 9.1, then towards Les Abrets and then Montferrat. In front of the traffic light.
Reception complements
Guided tour (in french) for group of 20 people.
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Animals
No
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