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And so the fabulous history of ships and the sea unfolds, from the golden age of the three-masters to the prestigious Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, without forgetting the legendary liners that plied the oceans.
A museum in a touristic area
The Musée National de la Marine in Paris stands opposite the Eiffel Tower, at the heart of a busy tourist area, inside one of the city's finest Art Deco monuments, Palais de Chaillot. |
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ResourcesNumerous resources are available to accompany the public : audio guides ; multimedia terminals ; guided tours ; workshops ; concerts ; lectures and links to other museums' collections. |
 Admission includes the hire of multilingual audio guides.
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A visit unique
Each stage in the visit is unique: begin with the majestic imperial barge made for Napoleon I; continue under the gaze of imposing figureheads; stop and admire the reconstituted stern decoration of La Réale, a flagship galley under Louis XIV; marvel at the intricate detail of models of eighteenth-century vessels, ocean liners and battleships; thrill before paintings of battles and shipwrecks; be amazed by the huge lighthouse lens and the Carmagnolle brothers' diving suit; travel with the obelisk on its journey from Luxor to Place de la Concorde; look back at the innovations of steam, the propeller, submersion and nuclear propulsion; discover the instruments and techniques of maritime navigation; embark on a round-the-world adventure with the Jules Verne Cup… |
 barge made for Napoleon I
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