On this first day of April, the kindergarten classes of the Florentin School were guided by the Lapérouse Association to discover the Lapérouse Museum.The children as well as their teachers warmly thanked us for this “exciting” moment.Touched, the ALAF responded:In these times of conflicts and egoisms, which lead to barbarities that we would not like […]
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2022 marks the 250th anniversary of the first French visit to Australian shores. This exhibition explores the people who led those voyages and their achievements and legacies. You might encounter one or two surprising anecdotes along the way! French Explorers – Voyages to Australia introduces some of the great 18th century French adventurers who visited
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Lapérouse was born under the name of Jean-François de Galaup, on August 23, 1741, at the Château du Gô, about four kilometers from the center of Albi, near Lescure d’Albigois. His father, Victor-Joseph de Galaup, was consul of the city of Albi, and came from a family that had become noble, with the title of
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242 years ago, the frigate L’Hermione was launched and, in the following year (April 28, 1780), La Touche-Tréville, commanding L’Hermione, was able to lead the Marquis de Lafayette to Boston with the remarkable support of Lapérouse, commanding the Astrée. …. Three Bridges – Naval History :April 28, 1779: launch at Rochefort of the frigate l’Hermione,
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Dear members, Please find below the voting modalities for our next General Assembly on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
« Comte Jean-François de Galaup de Lapérouse, I am sending you on a scientific expedition to the last ocean with unknown parts…» Louis XVI, king of France, asked Lapérouse to take care of his crews as well as the populations he would come into contact with, to facilitate the opening of trading posts for the
We were recently informed of the existence of a comic book entitled “Vanikoro”.
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We need you to enrich our offer on the knowledge of Lapérouse! Your knowledge, even on little known points, is valuable. It is worth sharing! Technical support will be provided to anyone who would like to give a talk but is put off by the technical aspect. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
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Our partner, the Lapérouse Alaska Association, has recently published its conference program for the year 2022.
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Videoconference February 10th, 2022 6pm Proposed by l’Association Lapérouse Albi France The navigation ofLapérouse between Hawaï and Monterey. by Marc Onetto,member of ALAF Abstract Marc Onetto is based in Seattle in the northwestern United States. He is now retired after a long career in large American companies. Every summer, Marc explores the Pacific coastline between
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