Musée de la Marine

The Musée national de la Marine is a major maritime museum headquartered in the Palais de Chaillot on the Place du Trocadéro in Paris. The institution was founded on December 27, 1827. A central part of the exhibits is the historic collection of Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau, which dates back to 1748. Among other things, you can admire a detailed replica of the xebec Le Requin. The museum is part of a larger network that includes additional sites in the French port cities of Brest, Port-Louis, Rochefort, and Toulon. These branches expand the offering and give you a comprehensive look at France's maritime history and culture.