Henri Colombié passed away
On August 08th, Henri Colombié passed away. For more than 10 yerars, he was a secretary devoted to the cause of Jean-François de Lapérouse
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On the field
Actions we carry out locally, various information and helpful tips…
Latest news on the “Espace Lapérouse” project
The City of Albi is planning to create a new area dedicated to the Albigensian navigator Lapérouse and his expedition. The project has a name: “Escale Lapérouse, des mondes à explorer”. Like all cultural projects, it’s a long-term undertaking.
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New renovation of the Lapérouse statue’s anchors
The Lapérouse statue, created in 1843, is the work of sculptor Nicolas-Bernard Raggi. This 3.5-metre bronze monument is a tribute to this great navigator. It depicts him standing with a sword on his left side, a telescope in his right hand and at his feet 4 anchors and 2 cannons discovered at the end of
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Jacques Picard, Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour
Our long-standing member, Jacques Picard, was made a Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour and decorated on Friday 30 June at the Toulouse Commercial Court by Mrs Belloubet, a lawyer and current Minister of Education. Originally from Brittany, Mr Picard has spent his professional career at the head of the Cobredia automotive
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Lituya Bay and the tragedy of Lapérouse
It was July 1786 when La Boussole and the Astrolabe set sail from Lituya Bay, Alaska. On a simple hydrographic expedition, 21 sailors perished at sea, and the future was uncertain for the rest of the crew… This fascinating story is brought to us by Susan Stephenson, an American storyteller, photographer and guide.
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“Escale Lapérouse, worlds to explore”
For nearly three years, the Albigensian town council has been working on a large-scale project to pay tribute to the navigator Lapérouse. After several deliberations, the name of the space is now known: “Escale Lapérouse, worlds to explore” We invite you to visit the following websites to find out more about this initiative. The project
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To our Honorary President, Marie-Christine Pestel
At the request of Doctor Amalric, founder of the association, Marie-Christine Pestel, mother of our dear president Jean-Marie, had joined the association as a descendant of Jean-François Lapérouse.The president, her son, wanted to say a few words to her. Friday 28 April the sky is iridescent with pinkThe light is soft and benevolentMy footsteps guide
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News about ALAF on Facebook
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Montirat – Discovery and treasure hunt
18 septembre 2022 Journée du Patrimoine Lieu : Montirat (Tarn) Comme chaque année, monsieur Bernard Debar organise à l’occasion de la fête du patrimoine, une découverte du village historique de Montirat et une chasse aux trésors pour les enfants. Le thème de l’année 2022 porte sur Lapérouse et sa célèbre expédition. Naturellement l’ALAF s’est associée
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Lapérouse on the radio !
Interview of the President of ALAF on July 07, 2022, on Lapérouse, the Association & the Museum Jean Marie Pestel, president of ALAF had the honors of Radio Albigés, the tarn in the headphones!!! You can listen to the whole program: You can also go on the site of Radio Albigés, le tarn dans les
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