Actions we carry out locally, various information and helpful tips…
ALAF will take part in the next edition of Escale à Sète, the major Mediterranean festival of maritime traditions, which will be held from March 31 to April 6, 2026. An International Gathering This major event brings together sailors, maritime history enthusiasts, and associations from all over France and abroad. To learn more about the […]
ALAF will be present in Sète Read More »
At our request, and in order to keep our members informed of the progress of the ‘Escale Lapérouse’ project, our association asked for a meeting with the Mayor, Mme Guiraud-Chaumeil. She met with us on 19 May 2025, accompanied by the director of the project, Mme Cortes Marie-Eve. ALAF was represented by Maely Amalric, Jean-Michel
Escale Lapérouse: Interview with the Mayor of Albi Read More »
Following a competition launched in 2023, Albi town council has now awarded the contract for the “Espace Lapérouse” project. This post, which follows on from the December 2024 post presenting the project, gives us an insight into the selected firm and some of the elements of their proposal.
Escale Lapérouse : the choice has been made! Read More »
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
Henri Colombié passed away Read More »
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.
Latest news on the “Espace Lapérouse” project Read More »
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
New renovation of the Lapérouse statue’s anchors Read More »
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
Jacques Picard, Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour Read More »
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.
Lituya Bay and the tragedy of Lapérouse Read More »
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
“Escale Lapérouse, worlds to explore” Read More »
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
To our Honorary President, Marie-Christine Pestel Read More »
