Concorde Weekend
Concorde, a Historic Monument
This special edition of our "Concorde Days" honors the Concorde No. 1, a gem of our collection, recently listed as a Historic Monument and awaiting its official classification in 2025.
Dive into the history of the most iconic supersonic aircraft and ask yourself this fascinating question: how does an industrial object become a historical masterpiece?
📌 On the agenda: panel discussions, exclusive tours, and meetings with passionate experts who keep this exceptional heritage alive.
Don't miss this unique weekend dedicated to this aviation legend!
Dates: Saturday, March 1st & Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Flat Rate: €12 (purchase on-site)
Schedule for Saturday, March 1st
Conference : Concorde No. 1 – Its History, Significance, and Classification as a Historic Monument
Time: 2:00 PM – Duration: 1 hour
With the participation of:
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Delphine Lacaze, Regional Curator of Historic Monuments
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Catherine Gaich, Curator of Historic Monuments (Ariège and Toulouse Métropole)
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Philippe Borentin, History Section, Air and Space Academy
Guided Tour: 5 Common Myths About Concorde
Times: 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – Duration: 30 min. Accessible in French Sign Language (LSF) in the afternoon.
Content: Concorde has become a symbol, a legend, and many stories are told about it. Come and deepen your knowledge of this iconic aircraft!
Conference : The Making of Heritage: From Rivet to Concorde
Time: 4:30 PM – Duration: 1 hour
With the participation of:
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Max Armanet, Expert for the French Ministry of Culture on Aeronautical Heritage
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Michael Murphy, Head of Airbus Heritage
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Angèle Ménétrier, Head of Collections and Cultural Outreach at the Aeroscopia Museum
Guided Tour: Concorde or Discorde?
Times: 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM – Duration: 1 hour. Accessible in French Sign Language (LSF) at 3:30 PM only.
Content: In this dual-voice tour, visitors will analyze Concorde No. 1 to understand how France and the United Kingdom collaborated to achieve this technological feat.
Exhibitions Throughout the Day
Time: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Wind tunnel models loaned for the event by Airbus Heritage
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Actuators and models loaned for the event by L’Aérothèque
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Immersive tour of Concorde 209 F-BVFC
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Tribute to Michel Rétif – Painting by Aline Gonzalez, Painter of Air and Space
Meet the Associations That Keep the Museum Alive!
Passionate associations are waiting to share their stories, anecdotes, and expertise with you:
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APCOS Stand (Association of Concorde and Supersonic Professionals)
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AAE Stand (Air and Space Academy)
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Virtu’ailes Stand
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Aérothèque Stand
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Cap Avenir Concorde Stand
Schedule for Sunday, March 2nd
Conference : How to Collect and Preserve Aeronautical Heritage?
Time: 2:00 PM – Duration: 1 hour
With the participation of:
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Sindy Paez Ortiz, PhD candidate, thesis project on the valorization of aeronautical heritage, LERASS Laboratory, Jean Jaurès University and ENAC
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Nathalie Regagnon, Deputy Director of the Departmental Archives of Haute-Garonne, Heritage Curator
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François Aubry, History Section, Air and Space Academy
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Arianne Gilotte, History Section, Air and Space Academy
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Angèle Ménétrier, Head of Collections at the Aeroscopia Museum
Guided Tour: 5 Common Myths About Concorde
Times: 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – Duration: 30 min. Accessible in French Sign Language (LSF) in the afternoon.
Content: Concorde has become a symbol, a legend, and many stories are told about it. Come and deepen your knowledge of this iconic aircraft!
Meeting: A Rendezvous with Those Who Brought the Concorde Legend to Life!
Time: 4:30 PM – Duration: 1 hour
With the participation of:
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Yves Pingret – Test Flight Engineer
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Daniel Casari – Officer Flight Engineer
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Pierre Grange – Airline Pilot and Test Pilot
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Jean Pinet – Test Pilot
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Michel Gigot – Test Flight Engineer
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Bernard Kamps – Test Flight Engineer
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Guy Destarac – Flight Test Engineer
Guided Tour: Concorde or Discorde?
Times: 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM – Duration: 1 hour. Accessible in French Sign Language (LSF) at 3:30 PM only.
Content: In this dual-voice tour, visitors will analyze Concorde No. 1 to understand how France and the United Kingdom collaborated to achieve this technological feat.
Exhibitions Throughout the Day
Time: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Wind tunnel models loaned for the event by Airbus Heritage
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Actuators and models loaned for the event by L’Aérothèque
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Immersive tour of Concorde 209 F-BVFC
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Tribute to Michel Rétif – Painting by Aline Gonzalez, Painter of Air and Space
Meet the Associations That Keep the Museum Alive!
Passionate associations are waiting to share their stories, anecdotes, and expertise with you:
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APCOS Stand (Association of Concorde and Supersonic Professionals)
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AAE Stand (Air and Space Academy)
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Virtu’ailes Stand
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Aérothèque Stand
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Cap Avenir Concorde Stand
The Alpha-Sierra Aero Club Awaits You for the Concorde Weekend
Experience aerobatics in virtual reality with the Alpha-Sierra Aero Club!
Take control of an Extra 300 and soar over Toulouse solo or with others, using interconnected VR headsets.
Join Fanny Viallard, French aerobatic champion, for a unique experience.
Concorde Weekend: Exclusive access for only €10! Guaranteed thrills at a mini price—don’t miss this opportunity!
Informations
Address: Musée aeroscopia, 1 Allée André Turcat, 31700 Blagnac
Dates: Saturday, March 1st & Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Flat Rate: €12 (purchase on-site)
Talks translated into French Sign Language every afternoon
Where to eat:
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Saturday: Ferme de Pinot (Aeroscopia Museum’s restaurant)
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Sunday: Food truck Papinette
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