Pégoud Museum
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.
Practical information
Equipments
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Coach parking,
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Parking nearby,
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Car park,
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Exhibition space,
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Toilets
Services
Set down on-site for groups
Theme
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History,
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Sciences and technology,
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Arts and culture,
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Famous people,
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Aeronautical Space,
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Local history
Time schedule
From 05/01/26 to 09/30/26
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Monday :
Closed
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Tuesday :
Closed
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Wednesday :
Closed
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Thursday :
Closed
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Friday :
Closed
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Saturday :
Closed
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Sunday :
15h00 to 18h00
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Jours fériés :
Closed
Prices
Payment method
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Check,
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Cash
From 01/05/26 to 30/09/26
- Full price comprenant la visite avec audio-guide
- 5€
3€ par personne pour les groupes de plus de 8 à 40 maximum.
Gratuit pour les moins de 13 ans
Go there
Latitude : 45.485107
Longitude : 5.590186
Height : 543
38620 Montferrat
Go there
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.
Information updated on 25/06/2026
by Office de Tourisme du Pays Voironnais
