The Marine nationale opened its doors

First of all, it opened the doors of the Musée National de la Marine in Toulon (place Monsenergue, quai de Norfolk) throughout the weekend. Cultural mediators, guides, and the friends of the museum shared their knowledge of the museum's works with visitors. The public was also able to visit Fort Lamalgue in Toulon (413 av. Jacques Cartier). In service since 1792, this Vauban fort had no shortage of stories to tell: the protection of Toulon, the prison of the Emir Abd El Kader, temporary Ecole Navale, etc. Then on Saturday, September 20, the Marine nationale offered a concert by the Musique de la Marine nationale. At the Pôle Ecoles Méditerranée in Saint-Mandrier (quai Jean Jaurès): the public was able to visit sites of historical, architectural, or iconic interest, such as the main courtyard of the former military hospital, the heritage space of the chapelle Saint-Louis, and the technical halls, topped off with a concert by the Bagad de Saint-Mandrier. During the weekend, book lovers were able to enter the library of the service historique de la défense (passage de la Corderie). An opportunity to discover the 11,000 ancient books and maps, contemporary works of all levels, as well as the general and specialized historical and military press preserved by the service historique de la défense. Finally, the doors of the Conservatoire des uniformes de la Marine (passage de la Corderie) were also open. The conservatory exhibits a large collection of uniforms, accessories, equipment, everyday life items (tools, tableware, silverware...) and certain naval materials, retracing more than 200 years of evolution in sailors' personal effects.