Museums and airshows for aviation enthusiasts in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 28, 2025 at 01:38 p.m.
From children's stories to huge airshows, airplanes have always been the stuff of dreams. So why not take to the skies yourself, and discover the must-see aviation events in the Paris region.

It's the stuff of dreams for young and old alike: the world of aviation has evolved immensely over the last few centuries. With the multiplication of airports around the world, increasingly easy (and above all, accessible, including financially with low-cost flights) connections with the rest of the world... We invite you to discover the history of aviation, to meet the flying models that have left their mark on history, and above all, to feast your eyes on the places that have dedicated their raison d'être to this conquest of the skies.

The Paris region boasts a number of aerodromes where you can practice aerobatics and fly small planes, as well as museums that tell the story of aviation. From the Salis flying museum and its life-size planes, to the unmissable Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget and our Paris airports... Immerse yourself in the unique world of aviation. With family or friends, children or adults, enthusiasts or the simply curious: the world of airplanes opens its doors to you, with airshows, unique events and museums dedicated to these flying machines.

The must-see outings for aviation enthusiasts in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:

Le musée volant de Salis - nos photos - B64B0140 92AF 4F32 89B9 FEF396B762DFLe musée volant de Salis - nos photos - B64B0140 92AF 4F32 89B9 FEF396B762DFLe musée volant de Salis - nos photos - B64B0140 92AF 4F32 89B9 FEF396B762DFLe musée volant de Salis - nos photos - B64B0140 92AF 4F32 89B9 FEF396B762DF Attend a historic air event, May 23–24 in Essonne
On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Cerny-la-Ferté-Alais airfield (91) will host Le Temps des Hélices, a historic air show with a host of activities. [Read more]

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The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget is a nugget for those who dream of traveling, while the world's eyes are riveted on Mars, the Moon and the ISS. Here, you can rediscover the planes of the conquest of air and space for free, and even climb aboard a number of mythical aircraft! [Read more]

Le musée volant de Salis - nos photos - 861C1540 ADC5 41A9 B48F B4E31839394CLe musée volant de Salis - nos photos - 861C1540 ADC5 41A9 B48F B4E31839394CLe musée volant de Salis - nos photos - 861C1540 ADC5 41A9 B48F B4E31839394CLe musée volant de Salis - nos photos - 861C1540 ADC5 41A9 B48F B4E31839394C The Salis Flying Museum: plunge into the history of aviation in an extraordinary museum.
In Cerny, in the Essonne region of France, immerse yourself in collections that are unique in the world: welcome to the Salis Flying Museum, a must-see for all aviation enthusiasts. [Read more]

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