The Paris Air and Space Museum is located in Le Bourget where American aviator Charles Lindbergh landed in his plane the Spirit of St. Louis after successfully completing the maiden flight across the Atlantic.

Built in an area of over 150,000 square meters in 1919 this is one of the world’s oldest aviation museums. The museum collection contains over 19,000 different items some of which date back to the 16h century. Among the collection are 150 airplanes that are displayed in tribute to the pioneers of aviation during the 20th century.

The Massia Bilot glider which is thought to be the oldest of its kind in the world can be seen here as well as the bat-like 1897 Avion from Ader which was the world’s first air plane to successfully take off. Other items of interest include the gilded bronze medallion belonging to the Montgolfier Brothers, the rear gondola of the 1915 Zeppelin airship and the prototype of the supersonic passenger plane, Concorde. 

Located a short drive away from Paris, the Millennium Hotel Paris Charles De Gaulle is a hotel near the Paris Air and Space Museum. Known as a comfortable and conveniently located Paris hotel, reservations can be made in advance at this hotel to ensure a memorable holiday.