The liner France, a giant born in Saint-Nazaire
Paquebot France: an exceptional exhibition to blow its 60 candles!
17 and 18 September 2022Passed
Conditions
Free. The photo exhibition is freely accessible on the seafront, between the Place du Commando and the Jardin des Plantes. It is to be followed independently. The exhibition is bilingual French – English.
Photographe Amélie Le Berre. Saint-Nazaire Agglomération Tourisme.
Its construction punctuated the daily life of the city from 1957 to 1961, when it left for its home port, Le Havre.
New materials, construction methods, new shapes, etc. The innovations of the liner France surprise every day the inhabitants yet accustomed to the modernity of the post-war period.
During a walk along the waterfront, you relive the epic of his birth in 80 exceptional large format photographs.
The exhibition is accompanied by a play booklet for children to collect free of charge at the tourist office or at the reception of the Ecomuseum. Recommended from 7 years.