In 1626 Cardinal Richelieu gave France a navy of war. Four centuries later, the National Navy was a navy that counts. With 420,000 tons, it occupies the 7th world rank of military marines. On Saturday, September 5, it celebrated its 400th anniversary in Toulon. Back in images.
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In 1626 Cardinal Richelieu gave France a navy of war. Four centuries later, the National Navy was a navy that counts. With 420,000 tons, it occupies the 7th world rank of military marines. On Saturday, September 5, it celebrated its 400th anniversary in Toulon. Back in images.