Marine Museum - Amiral de Grasse Memorial
Museum devoted to the life and career of a great sailor from Provence and his companions: François-Joseph Paul Count of Grasse (1722-1788).
Thirty models of ships are exhibited.
In winning the naval battle of the Chesapeake September 5, 1781, Admiral de Grasse ended the war of independence of the United States of America.
Opening
Closed temporarily.
Session duration : 30min
Rates
Free access.
Services
Equipment
- Parking nearby
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