Espace Automobiles Matra

Espace Automobiles Matra is the municipal museum dedicated to Matra's automotive and motorsport history, located in Romorantin‑Lanthenay. The permanent display covers roughly 50–70 vehicles including road models, prototypes and competition cars.

Exhibits span iconic models (Djet, Bagheera, Murena, Espace generations, Avantime), Formula and Le Mans racers, and an engine room with V12 exhibits. The site opened in its current location in 2000 and includes a boutique and visitor facilities.

Start with a concise chronology of Matra’s industrial and racing milestones, then move through grouped displays of road cars, prototypes and competition cars.

Look out for:

• Early road models (Djet, 530) and 1970s/80s models like Bagheera and Murena.

• Family and experimental models including the three generations of Espace and the Avantime.

• Competition cars and replicas from F1 and Le Mans programs, plus the Espace F1 concept.

• The dedicated engine room with V12 displays and technical panels.

Best way to experience it: Allow about an hour to see the core collection, follow the chronological layout to understand development threads, and visit the boutique. Check the museum website or call before you go for special exhibitions or temporary closures.

• Museum occupies ~3,000 m² with a permanent collection of ~50–70 vehicles.

• Opening hours and last admission can vary; ticket office typically closes at 17:30.

• Site is adapted for reduced mobility; lift, accessible routes and drop‑off parking available.

• For updates or group visits contact Tel. 02 54 94 55 58 or museematra@romorantin.fr.