Visit XSCOPTER
A strategic location in the heart of the Mediterranean region
Located directly at Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport, the XSCOPTER simulation center benefits from a prime geographic position. Centrally located between France, Spain, and Andorra, it lies at the crossroads of major European routes:
- 1h30 from Barcelona
- 1h45 from Toulouse
- Less than 2h from Montpellier and Marseille
- 1h30 flight from Paris
An ideal environment for training
Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees Mountains, the region offers exceptional conditions: mild climate, favorable weather year-round, and diverse landscapes.
These features enable XSCOPTER to reproduce a wide range of maritime, mountainous, and urban operational scenarios in the simulator, fully aligned with real-world mission environments.
An international outlook
Located in the heart of French Catalonia, XSCOPTER benefits from strong cross-border dynamics that foster exchanges and cooperation between civil and institutional operators on both sides of the Pyrenees.
This multicultural environment strengthens the spirit of innovation and operational excellence present in every training session.
Getting to XSCOPTER
Access & transport
🚗 By car: direct access via the A9 motorway (Perpignan-Nord exit)
✈️ By air: Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport is just steps from the center
🚆 By train: Perpignan TGV station 10 minutes away (direct links from Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona)
🅿️ Free on-site parking for visitors and trainees
Nearby
Make the most of your stay
Between sessions, discover the region’s highlights: the beaches of Canet, the streets of Perpignan, and the hilltop villages of the Pyrenees. The area combines training, relaxation, and discovery.
Perpignan and the border with Catalonia
Stroll through the lively streets of Perpignan’s historic centre, with its colourful façades and traditional markets. Visit the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, a symbol of the city’s royal past. Cross the border for a trip to Figueres and discover the Dalí Museum, a veritable temple of surrealism.
Sea, mountains and nature
Stroll along the Côte Vermeille: Collioure, Port-Vendres and Banyuls offer landscapes ranging from wild coves to terraced vineyards. Hike in the Albères, the last link in the Pyrenees mountain range before the Mediterranean.
Climb Canigou, the iconic mountain of the Catalans, or enjoy a day in nature in the Têt valley.