Meudon, France

Meudon initially became Farnborough’s twin town in 1972 after aviation and rugby links had brought the two towns into contact.

In 1974, the former Aldershot Borough Council and the Farnborough Urban District Council joined to become Rushmoor Borough Council and Meudon became Rushmoor’s French partner town.

The main similarity between the two areas is that they both have a history of pioneering aviation techniques and are both important hubs in today’s aviation and aerospace industries. Most people work in service and high-tech industries and both Meudon and Rushmoor are well connected with excellent road and rail links and are situated near major airports.

Rushmoor’s current community links with Meudon are in the areas of music, language, sport and primary schools.

Meudon lies just a few miles south-west of Paris and has spectacular forests and green spaces. It also has a rich cultural heritage with its most famous son being the sculptor Auguste Rodin.

The Town Lead for Meudon is Peter Bassett.

Updates from Meudon

June 2025

Rushmoor International Association was delighted to welcome 31 members of the Breaktime group from Meudon for a visit to the UK from Thursday 1st May to Monday 5th May. The group enjoyed a rich and varied programme, celebrating the long-standing friendship between our communities.

The visit began with two days exploring the historic city of Bath, where they were joined by a small group from Farnborough. Over the weekend, Breaktime members met up with Rushmoor International and Rendezvous members for a range of activities, including reunions with old friends, shared meals, and a visit to the FAST museum.

A highlight of the weekend was a peaceful boat trip on the John Pinkerton from Odiham, followed by a celebratory dinner at the Army Golf Club, attended by 57 guests. The evening was made extra special with live background music from Cactus Brass, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

 

 

To celebrate the success of their visit, the Breaktime group recently gathered for a meal at a Lebanese restaurant in Boulogne-Billancourt, just 10 minutes from Meudon.

Looking ahead, the group is planning an outing to the renowned Le Bourget Air Show on Saturday 21st June.

Meanwhile, one of Meudon’s most anticipated local events—the Grand Funfair—will take place from Friday 6th to Wednesday 11th June 2025 on the Observatory Terrace. Each year, the funfair transforms Meudon into a vibrant, temporary amusement park, with something for everyone:

• Thrill rides including a family roller coaster, spinning caterpillar and bumper cars
• A retro carousel and a giant Ferris wheel with panoramic views of Meudon and, by night, the Paris skyline
• Traditional fairground games like balloon shooting and duck fishing
• And, of course, a wide array of treats and local snacks to enjoy

This event is a much-loved tradition in Meudon, and a great reflection of the town’s lively community spirit.

We look forward to continuing our close ties with Meudon and sharing more updates in the months to come.