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La Tour de la Babote
Birthplace of the parachute
In 1783, Sébastien Lenormand dared to make a bold jump from the Tour de la Babote with a prototypical parachute, similar to a giant parasol. This historic act marked the birthplace of the parachute and opened a new chapter in aviation. Experience the place where the dream of flying took a new turn.
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