Free visit «Discovering the Jean-Bart»
Come and discover the construction of a first rank ship of the 17th century of the navy of Louis XIV and its traditional village, while enjoying animations on the site.
17 et 18 septembre 2022Passé
Espace Tourville
Dive into the heart of the seventeenth century to apprehend shipbuilding under Louis XIV, the Sun King. The Jean-Bart shipyard will make you discover one of the largest ships of this period as well as a traditional village framing the arsenals of yesteryear with its forge, its saurisserie, its workshop of framing, etc. You can discover the blacksmiths and carpenters at work and relax with many animations: traditional Flemish games, make-up, storytelling, etc. We will also welcome the association of the Matelotes de Gravelines that perpetuates the history and traditions of the fishermen in Iceland.