Chalais-Meudon
Chalais-Meudon is an aeronautical research and development centre in Meudon, to the south-west of Paris. It was originally founded in 1793 in the nearby Château de Meudon and has played an important role in the development of French aviation.
| Chalais-Meudon | |
|---|---|
| Meudon Near Paris in France | |
L'Intrépide, one of the first observation balloons produced at Château de Meudon. | |
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| Coordinates | 48°48′01″N 02°14′09″E |
| Type | Military aeronautical research and development centre |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Armed Forces |
| Operator | ONERA |
| Open to the public | No |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1877 |
| Designations | 2 buildings designated Historic Monuments |
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