{"id":3601,"date":"2016-03-20T18:54:59","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T17:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frenchlines.com\/en\/?page_id=3601"},"modified":"2018-08-27T13:57:58","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T12:57:58","slug":"objets-et-oeuvres-dart","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.frenchlines.com\/en\/collections\/objets-et-oeuvres-dart\/","title":{"rendered":"Objects and artworks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454337870446{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1403&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]&#8221;Legends of the Seas&#8221;\u00a0Exhibition\u00a0(2013). \u00a9 F. Beauclair[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]From furniture to posters, liturgical objects to technical instruments, including models, graphic art and silverware, French Lines has an exceptional heritage\u2014due to its varied nature and the unique accounts regarding the development of the French Merchant Navy since the mid-nineteenth century. With an estimated collection of over 30,000 pieces, some one hundred works are classified as historical monuments.<\/p>\n<p>The constant expansion of the collection, as well as its restoration and improvement, is an integral part of French Lines day-to-day objectives. This is carried out regularly through donations of works and objects, as well as acquisitions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458497034861{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#affiches\">Posters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#arts\">Tableware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#liturgie\">Liturgical collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#textile\">Textile collection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mobilier\">Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458502550665{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#maquettes\">Models<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#objets_commemoratifs\">Medals and memorabilia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#objets_publicitaires\">Promotional items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#objets_techniques\">Technical objects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#oeuvres_picturales\">Visual works<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;affiches&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Posters<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]The greatest illustrators and poster designers used their talent to capture the power of the liners and the allure of voyages to faraway destinations since the late nineteenth century. The creativity of these artists was largely encouraged by requests from shipping companies anxious to increase their growing client\u00e8le.<\/p>\n<p>Given their ability to immediately evoke attention, advertisement posters were the main communication tool and the world of maritime poster images has greatly contributed to the legacy of French shipping lines. This communication method enticed people to travel more than any other. These \u201cads\u201d were elevated to a work of art through the talent of well-known artists and painters in the Navy.<\/p>\n<p>French Lines has a unique collection of over 600 original posters that still bring us on a voyage of discovery. We are transported across continents and back in time as we gaze at works signed by Cassandre, Albert Sebille, Sandy Hook or\u00a0Albert Brenet.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1635&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line North African Motor<br \/>\nCoach Trips Poster. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1636&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Poster created<br \/>\nby Fernand Le Quesne<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1412&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Poster created by Sandy-Hook<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1637&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Poster created<br \/>\nby Jean des Gachons<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1638&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Poster created<br \/>\nby Robert Antral<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1415&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;Legends of the Seas&#8221;\u00a0Exhibition\u00a0(2013).<br \/>\n\u00a9 F. Beauclair<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454423046558{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;arts&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Tableware<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]French Lines holds an exceptional collection dedicated to tableware, evoking a certain French <em>art de vivre<\/em> which is still renowned in palaces today and is proudly reflected in our hotel industry.<\/p>\n<p>French liners were shrines to design, tableware and gastronomy for over a century. A symbol of national expertise to the art of hospitality and service excellence, passengers were catered for in luxurious dining rooms, such as the dining room on the <em>Normandie<\/em>, which was longer than the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles.<\/p>\n<p>Companies sought to offer constantly renewed luxury on board liners, making them genuine floating palaces. This is evident from the collection of silverware, glassware, earthenware and porcelain, along with almost 9,000 printed menus that give us an insight into cruises and crossings, as well as breakfasts and gala dinners\u2014over a century of gastronomy![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1648&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1645&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1644&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1649&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1643&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Dog Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1646&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1647&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1436&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Menu<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454514808952{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458497639601{margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Silverware<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454413808672{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454420168592{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1429&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Silverware and Glassware.<br \/>\n\u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1431&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Silverware. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1432&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Silverware. \u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1434&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Silverware. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1600&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Silverware.<br \/>\n\u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1437&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Silverware. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1438&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Silverware. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1605&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> Silverware.<br \/>\n\u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Thousands of pieces of silverware, created by great silversmith houses such as Puiforcat, Christofle and Ercuis, decorated the tables of French liners. The service styles evolved according to artistic trends at the time and the decor chosen for each vessel. A distinctive feature of the company, the monogram or emblem adorning each piece is a prime example of the careful attention paid to elegant graphic design that contributed to the prestige of the company and its ships.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454514841207{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458505216322{margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Pottery and glassware<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454419795482{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454420206997{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Pottery. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1602&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Pottery.<br \/>\n\u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1455&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Glassware. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1456&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Pottery. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1603&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Pottery.<br \/>\n\u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1601&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Tableware.<br \/>\n\u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1461&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Tableware. \u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1462&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Glassware. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Tableware had a special importance on board larger vessels, which were considered ambassadors of French service. What could be more appealing than a sumptuously set table laden with the most delicious national dishes? Fine porcelain and earthenware decorated with various monograms, emblems and logos from shipping companies, delicate and therefore often short-lived, came from the best French manufacturers (Haviland and G\u00e9rard Dufraisseix &amp; Abbot in Limoges, Digoin Sarreguemines, etc.) and appeared alongside elegant glassware\u00a0from houses such as Daum, Lalique and Saint-Louis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454422995168{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;liturgie&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Liturgical collection<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]French lines houses a significant collection of liturgical objects dated between 1930 and 1970 in its reserves. From chapel supply cases to lace vestments, including chasubles with\u00a0vivid decor, the range of objects in the collection shows the important role that religious life played on board the liners. If the collections reflect the regular celebration of Catholic services on board the ships, some objects also highlight the Jewish religion, such as the incredible portable oratory designed after World War II for the<em> \u00cele-de-France<\/em> liner from the <em>Compagnie G\u00e9n\u00e9rale Transatlantique<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454429076883{margin-top: 8px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1610&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Chapel Supply Case. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1613&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Liturgical Vestments. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1611&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries <\/em>Chapel Supply Case. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1612&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Liturgical Ornaments. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1607&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Kosher Dish<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1609&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Objects of Jewish Worship<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1608&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Kosher Plates<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454422995168{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;textile&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Textile collection<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454429110077{margin-top: 8px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1618&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries<\/em> and French Line Headgears.<br \/>\n\u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1620&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Scarf. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1617&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Uniform. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1621&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Messageries <\/em>Scarf. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1619&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scarf from the <em>Compagnie de Navigation<\/em> <em>Mixte<\/em>. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dining room waiters, bell boys, nurses, engineering officers, porters, sailors, etc. have all donned these work clothes. Each profession was distinguished by a uniform. Facings and stripes may have denoted different ranks, but all were equally proud to serve the companies that flew the French flag across the world&#8217;s seas. The items of clothing on display at Le Havre are a touching testament to the lives of seafarers on board.<\/p>\n<p>French Lines also possesses a large number of textile items such as scarves, ties, national flags and mast tops, rugs, etc. The exceptional collection of tapestries that once decorated the <em>France <\/em>liner (1962) contain the famous signatures of Jean Picart Le Doux, Lucien Coutaud and Robert Wogensky.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454422995168{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;mobilier&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Furniture<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454429376152{padding-right: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]French Lines houses several hundred furniture pieces, from cast-iron swivel chairs from the late nineteenth\/early twentieth century to the avant-garde furniture from the <em>France<\/em> liner (1962), or the famous <em>Compagnie G\u00e9n\u00e9rale Transatlantique<\/em> red deck chairs. Pedestal tables, chairs, desks, beds, wardrobes and libraries are sometimes used for reconstructions. This is possible thanks to countless image records retained in our archives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1629&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cLegends of the Seas\u201d Exhibition (2013). \u00a9 F. Beauclair<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1640&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Furniture.<br \/>\n\u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1625&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Furniture. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1628&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pendulums. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1624&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Furniture. \u00a9 A. Aubry \u2013 Seine-Maritime Department<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1626&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">French Line Furniture. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1641&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201c<em>France<\/em> Liner\u201d Exhibition (2012).<br \/>\n\u00a9 Dessade \u2013 MuMa<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458502196185{margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Decor from the <em>France<\/em>\u00a0liner (1912)<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454428470182{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454420206997{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;no&#8221; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1631&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Decor from the <em>France<\/em> Liner (1912), City of Le Havre depot. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1639&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458510247636{margin-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Decor from the <em>France<\/em> Liner (1912), City of Le Havre depot.<br \/>\n\u00a9 J. Bascher<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1632&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Decor from the <em>France<\/em> Liner (1912), City of Le Havre depot. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]A unique set of woodwork and ironwork from the 1912 <em>France<\/em> liner is carefully stored in the reserves at Le Havre\u2014a true gem that represents early twentieth century decorative art. These exceptional pieces reflect the refinement and prestigious nature of the vessel known as the \u201cVersailles of the Atlantic\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454422995168{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;maquettes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Models<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454429376152{padding-right: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Models have always had a special meaning for people who have sailed across oceans or accompanied vessels from their construction until their demise. It&#8217;s also a splendid object that allows everyone, both big and small, passionate and curious, to linger over these floating legends and view them from all angles, while dreaming of long voyages on the seven seas aboard these giants of the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>Whether crossing oceans by sail, paddle, coal or oil; cargo ships, liners and specialized vessels represent an important chapter in technical development and French industrial history.<\/p>\n<p>French Lines houses the largest collection of Merchant Navy models from 1850 to 1996 in Le Havre, including the original model of the <em>Normandie<\/em> that was presented at the International Art and Technology Exhibition in 1937, or a series of one hundred miniatures of the entire French Line&#8217;s fleet that was requested by Maurice Basile to celebrate the company&#8217;s centenary. Whether they are a few centimeters long or over 5 meters like the exceptional model of <em>Mariette Pacha<\/em> liner from <em>Messageries Maritimes<\/em>, the models give you the opportunity to discover the history of the vessels belonging to the largest French shipping companies.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454508391557{margin-top: 5px !important;}&#8221;][elements_carousel items=&#8221;1&#8243; controls=&#8221;navigation,rewind-navigation&#8221; autoplay_speed=&#8221;5000&#8243; slide_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; pagination_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; rewind_speed=&#8221;200&#8243; tablet_items=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_items=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1662&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>France Liner<\/em> (1962). \u00a9 A. Aubry \u2013 Seine-Maritime Department<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1663&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cabin from the <em>France<\/em> Liner (1962).<br \/>\n\u00a9 A. Aubry \u2013 Seine-Maritime Department<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1672&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Georges<\/em> <em>Philippar<\/em> Liner (1932),<br \/>\nSerri\u00e8re depot. \u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1669&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ventoux<\/em> Cargo (1960). \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1665&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Messageries Headquarters. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1668&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Gouverneur G\u00e9n\u00e9ral L\u00e9pine<\/em> Liner (1923), Serri\u00e8re depot. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1666&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>France<\/em>\u00a0Liner (1962). \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1670&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Normandie<\/em>\u00a0Liner (1935). \u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1671&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Normandie<\/em>\u00a0Liner (1935).<br \/>\n\u00a9 Cr\u00e9apolis<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1664&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>HMS<\/em> <em>Victory<\/em> (1778), Forestier depot.<br \/>\n\u00a9 A. 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Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1660&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Messageries Medal<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1657&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Medals from French Line and <em>Messageries.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1659&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Memorabilia from a Ship Launch. \u00a9 A. Lafitte<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1661&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;legende&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Messageries Medal<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/elements_carousel][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]It is a Merchant Navy tradition to celebrate a significant event with a commemorative medal. Guests are given a medal to celebrate the launch of a ship as a souvenir of that day. A President&#8217;s memory is commemorated in the same way. 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These objects show the development of the shipping community throughout the twentieth century and easily set the historical scene, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the impressive history of the Merchant Navy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454422995168{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;oeuvres_picturales&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Visual works<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax_speed=&#8221;5&#8243; parallax_x=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_y=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454345282383{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1454508437977{margin-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Some of the largest French vessels were decorated with a multitude of original artwork. 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