Located at about 15 kilometres from Bordeaux in the south-west of France, this centre is the historical birthplace of the French strategic nuclear force’s ballistic systems. The skills acquired developing these programmes have made Aquitaine the specialist for integration of solid propellant stages, re-entry vehicles, design and manufacture of thermal protection systems, and high-performance wound filament structures, and complex testing and engineering for ground installations.

Access with Google Maps

From Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Leaving the airport, take the road in the direction of “Saint Médard en Jalles, Le Haillan, Les 5 Chemins”. Follow the road in the direction of “Saint Médard en Jalles, Le Haillan”, to the “Les 5 Chemins” roundabout. Take the D211 in the direction of “Saint Médard en Jalles, Caupian, Magudas, CAEPE, SNPE”. Then follow the road signs indicating “Aerospatiale” or “EADS”.

From “Bordeaux Saint Jean” Railway Station

Take the “Cours de la Marne” in the direction of “Place de la Victoire”. Take the “Cours Aristide Briand” in the direction of “Mérignac Airport”. Take the “Cours du Maréchal Juin” in the direction of “Mérignac Airport”. Turn right on the inner ringroad (“boulevard” in the direction of “Barrières de Saint Médard”. Turn left and follow the road in the direction of “Saint Médard en Jalles-Eysines”. When you reach “Saint Médard en Jalles”, follow the “Hastignan” sign, then follow the road signs indicating “Aerospatiale” or “EADS”.

From Toulouse by motorway (A6)

Take the inner ringroad in the direction of “Mérignac Airport”. Take Exit 9 marked “Saint Médard en Jalles”. Take the D211, direction “Saint Médard en Jalles “. Then follow the road signs indicating “Aerospatiale” or “EADS”.

From Paris by motorway (A10)

Take the inner ringroad in the direction of “Mérignac Airport”. Take Exit 9 marked “Saint Médard en Jalles”. Take the D211 in the direction of “Saint Médard en Jalles, Caupian, Magudas, CAEPE, SNPE”. Then follow the road signs indicating “Aerospatiale” or “EADS”.