This event is in the past.It took place on May 20, 2026 at Musée de la Marine.


Dive into centuries of French seafaring before the official Navy existed. This free symposium traces everything from medieval shipyards to Richelieu's vision, exploring how France built its maritime power long before 1626.
Academic symposium
French naval history
Free event
Expert historians
Tips
🎟️free but reservation required
📍Auditorium Eric Tabarly at Palais de Chaillot
⏰2:00 PM to 6:45 PM, May 20, 2026
Colloque : « les marines avant la Marine »


Dive into centuries of French seafaring before the official Navy existed. This free symposium traces everything from medieval shipyards to Richelieu's vision, exploring how France built its maritime power long before 1626.
Academic symposium
French naval history
Free event
Expert historians
Tips
🎟️free but reservation required
📍Auditorium Eric Tabarly at Palais de Chaillot
⏰2:00 PM to 6:45 PM, May 20, 2026
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