AviaSim Paris Ouest: Airbus A320 Flight Simulator at Mercure Porte de Versailles, Vanves

Flight Simulator Paris Ouest — Airbus A320 at AviaSim, Mercure Porte de Versailles, Vanves

Western Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine have long been among the most densely populated and professionally active parts of greater Paris — home to the La Défense business district, the creative communities of Issy-les-Moulineaux, and the residential neighbourhoods of Boulogne-Billancourt, Clamart, and Malakoff. What the area has not had, until AviaSim, is a flight simulator. AviaSim Paris Ouest changes that — a full 1:1 scale Airbus A320 cockpit installed inside the Hôtel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles in Vanves, at the very edge of the 15th arrondissement, open to everyone from the age of 10 with no prior experience required.

Part of France’s number one flight simulator network — 15 centres, over 80,000 pilots welcomed since 2012 — the Paris Ouest centre serves the western Paris catchment that none of the three other AviaSim Paris locations covers quite so conveniently. For residents of Vanves, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Clamart, Malakoff, and southern Boulogne-Billancourt, this is the closest Airbus A320 simulator in the city.

The Airbus A320 Simulator

The A320 is the aircraft that connects Paris to the rest of Europe and the world — the cockpit that sits just metres ahead of millions of passengers at Charles de Gaulle and Orly each year, separated from the cabin by a locked door. At AviaSim Paris Ouest, that door opens. The simulator is a full 1:1 scale replica of the Airbus A320 cockpit, with authentic fly-by-wire sidestick controls, throttle quadrant, ECAM displays, and autopilot all fully operational.

The 180° photorealistic HD visual system covers more than 24,000 airports worldwide — from Paris CDG and Orly to Nice, Toulouse, Martinique, New York, and beyond. Your professional pilot instructor is with you from the pre-flight briefing through to landing, adapting entirely to your level. Up to three guests can join you in the rear cockpit seats at no additional cost — the session is designed to be as much a shared experience as a personal one.

Session Options

Three packages are available at AviaSim Paris Ouest:

Découverte Avion de Ligne — 45 minutes at the controls of the Airbus A320 for €109, taking you from takeoff to landing at the airport of your choice. The most popular package and the most frequently given as a gift in western Paris.

Forfait Duo — 60 minutes shared between two pilots for €169. One as captain, one as first officer, dividing cockpit responsibilities under instructor guidance. Particularly suited to the professional couples and colleagues who characterise the Hauts-de-Seine demographic — people who fly regularly for work and have always wondered what happens at the front.

Forfait Évasion — 80 minutes at €199, covering every phase of flight from pre-departure checks through cruise, descent, multiple approaches, and landing, with time for advanced manoeuvres. The extended format for those who want the complete gate-to-gate experience without compromise.

An additional Pack Extra option is available for those wanting even more time at the controls — up to 2 hours 20 minutes. All packages are available as gift vouchers, with a digital boarding pass sent instantly by email, valid for 12 months, no name, date, or price shown. The recipient books their own slot at their convenience.

Fear of Flying Programme

The Stage Peur en Avion at AviaSim Paris Ouest is a 6-hour individual programme with a 97% success rate developed over more than 10 years. Many participants in the Hauts-de-Seine take regular flights from Orly or CDG for work — to London, Brussels, Frankfurt, and beyond — and manage their anxiety as a constant background feature of professional life. The programme uses the A320 simulator to demystify every phase of that flight experience from the cockpit: the engine start sounds, the acceleration of takeoff roll, the click of the gear retracting, the sensation of turbulence, the power reduction on approach. What you understand and have experienced from the cockpit, you no longer fear from the cabin. Bookable by phone or contact form.

Corporate and Team Building

AviaSim Paris Ouest has a dedicated meeting room with seminar facilities, making it a strong corporate venue for teams based in the Hauts-de-Seine. Combined with the Mercure hotel’s restaurant and bar, the centre supports full half-day corporate events without participants needing to leave the building.

Plan Your Visit

AviaSim Paris Ouest is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, inside the Hôtel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles at 36-38 Rue du Moulin, 92170 Vanves. By metro, take Line 13 to Malakoff-Plateau de Vanves or Châtillon-Montrouge, then a short walk north. By tram, the T6 line serves the Porte de Versailles area. Book online at aviasim.fr or call +33 1 89 71 54 30. For weekdays, book at least 10 days ahead; for weekends, one month’s notice is recommended.