© THIERRY HOUYELHangar à Dirigeables
About
The hangar was built by the french national navy as a shelter for the airships, used to spot the german submarines during the first world war. After the german occupation, it was used by the Americans who left there numerous and outstanding graffitis. Unique in Europe, the visit of this huge building is in 2 steps : on the one hand, the museum explaining its history and an exhibition about the battle of Montebourg in 1944 and on the other hand, the visit of the hangar with the possibility to fly indoor with a single-seat airship (only in July and August or during the days « portes ouvertes »). The goal of the charity Les Amis du Hangar is to renovate the hangar and to create events. Groups on request.
From the tourism feed, updated 6 Nov 2026 by OT Cotentin. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Hangar à Dirigeables?
- Probably. 5 Google reviewers say they brought a dog, but the place has not confirmed it, so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Hangar à Dirigeables?
- Yes: Crêperie Cauquigny (7 km, dogs allowed), Au Coin du Feu (10 km, dogs allowed), Le Domaine de la Vallée (11 km, dogs allowed).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Hangar à Dirigeables?
- Yes: Plage de Quinéville (10 km, dogs on a lead), Plage de la Hougue (16 km, summer dog ban), La petite Plage (18 km, summer dog ban).
- Where is Hangar à Dirigeables?
- La Lande, 50310 Écausseville, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
Data: DATAtourisme / OT Cotentin, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record