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Museum of Antique Wings
On the Sciez-Excenevex plain, the Ailes Anciennes Haute-Savoie association has been safeguarding French aeronautical heritage since 1992: aircraft, helicopters and gliders undergoing restoration, a flight simulator and the workshop are open to the public.
At a glance
Type
Volunteer-run aeronautical museum
Access
Free
Price
Free (donations welcome)
Duration
1 h to 2 h
Best season
Year-round (Thursday and Saturday)
Parking
Free on site
Animals
Allowed on lead
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Accessible
Town
Excenevex
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Price
Entrée
0,00 €Gratuit (don à l'association apprécié)
What is Museum of Antique Wings
The Museum of Antique Wings at Excenevex is run by the Ailes Anciennes Haute-Savoie association, created in 1992 and recognised for safeguarding France's aeronautical heritage. Located on the Sciez-Excenevex plain alongside Lake Geneva, it aims to become the leading aeronautical heritage museum of Haute-Savoie.
The collection brings together a variety of aircraft, helicopters, gliders and aviation pieces under restoration or on display, including a recently acquired Dassault Mirage IIIE n°571. Volunteers — retired pilots, mechanics, engineers — restore the machines. Flight simulator available on visit days. Free access; donations welcome.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Sciez-Excenevex aerodrome, 74140 Excenevex View on map
Coordinates
46.342518° N — 6.355694° E
Altitude
approx. 380 m
Opening hours
Open year-round on Thursdays and Saturdays, 2 pm-6 pm. Guided tours on Saturdays at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm. Check ailes-anciennes74.com for special opening hours. Verified 10 June 2026.
Phone
See contacts on ailes-anciennes74.com
Official site
ailes-anciennes74.com
Access / Parking
Free parking on the Sciez-Excenevex aerodrome site. From Thonon-les-Bains (approx. 10 min) or Geneva (approx. 25 min). Access via D1005.
Visit duration
approx. 1 h to 2 h depending on interests and use of the simulator.
Booking
No booking for self-guided visits. Groups: contact the association.
Pets
Allowed on lead in outdoor areas.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex cost?
Entry to the Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex is free. Donations to the Ailes Anciennes Haute-Savoie association are welcome to fund aircraft restoration. Verified 10 June 2026.
What are the opening hours of the Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex?
The Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex is open year-round on Thursdays and Saturdays, 2 pm-6 pm. Guided tours on Saturdays at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm. Verified 10 June 2026.
What is there to see at the Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex?
At the Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex you discover military aircraft (Mirage IIIE), helicopters, gliders and aeronautical pieces undergoing restoration by enthusiast volunteers since 1992.
Does the Vintage Aircraft Museum have a flight simulator?
Yes. The Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex offers a flight simulator available to visitors: take the controls of the aircraft of your choice, an immersive experience suited to young and old.
Are there guided tours at the Vintage Aircraft Museum?
Yes. The Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex offers guided tours by the volunteers (retired pilots, mechanics, engineers) on Saturdays at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm. Conversations with the restorers possible.
Where is the Vintage Aircraft Museum?
The Vintage Aircraft Museum is at Excenevex, on the Sciez-Excenevex aerodrome site, on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, 10 min from Thonon-les-Bains.
Is the Vintage Aircraft Museum suitable for children?
Yes. The Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex is very popular with children: flight simulator, large aircraft seen up close, open restoration workshops. A recommended family outing.
How long should I plan for the Vintage Aircraft Museum?
Allow 1 h to 2 h to visit the Vintage Aircraft Museum at Excenevex, depending on use of the simulator, conversations with the volunteers and your interest in the restoration work.
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Sources
Sources & verification
- Ailes Anciennes Haute-Savoie (site officiel)
- Thonon-les-Bains Tourisme — Musée des ailes anciennes
- Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Tourisme
- Savoie Mont Blanc — Antique Wings Museum
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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