



Step inside a deconsecrated church to meet Éole, Clément Ader's bat-like steam aircraft that hopped 50 meters in 1890. This flash visit celebrates the wild ambition of early aviation: gears, steam, and dreams of flight.
Flash museum visit
Late-night opening
Aeronautical history focus
Science enthusiasts
Tips
🦇"the bat like flying machine over the stairs is amazing to see in person"
⏱️only 15 minutes, easy to squeeze between other stops
🕰️check out Foucault's pendulum while you're there
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Step inside a deconsecrated church to meet Éole, Clément Ader's bat-like steam aircraft that hopped 50 meters in 1890. This flash visit celebrates the wild ambition of early aviation: gears, steam, and dreams of flight.
Flash museum visit
Late-night opening
Aeronautical history focus
Science enthusiasts
Tips
🦇"the bat like flying machine over the stairs is amazing to see in person"
⏱️only 15 minutes, easy to squeeze between other stops
🕰️check out Foucault's pendulum while you're there
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