In Lapérouse’s footsteps…
The adventure goes on…
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 His…
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:…
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…
Brest 2024 conference
It’s back to work for the association, which has been busy over the summer months. Several of our members travelled to Brest for the Fêtes…
“Les Fêtes maritimes de Brest”
You probably know Brest for its incredible Musée National de la Marine, housed in the town’s old medieval castle, or for its port. But did…
Cholet hosts the first conference of 2024
On Tuesday 16 April, our dear President, Mr Jean-Marie Pestel, travelled over 500 kilometres from Albi to give a talk entitled: “LAPEROUSE, from Hudson Bay…
Our goal
To know and make known Lapérouse
The seaman
The explorer
The humanist
To uphold his values now
Our action
The Association Laperouse carries out various projects all over the year to strengthen and share its knowledge
In conferences
Either on-site or via remote connection, the Association Laperouse regularly organizes conferences on themes related to Lapérouse, his peers, his actions and their consequences. The speakers are members of the Association or external speakers.
On the field
The Association organizes and leads visits to various places related to Laperouse, especially the Laperouse Museum in Albi. It also comes to schools or colleges and makes pupils and students better know Lapérouse and the values that inspired him.
Worldwide
The Association Laperouse organizes and/or participates in various events around the world related to Laperouse and develops, through the “Laperouse International Network”, relationships with men and women from all walks of life who are as passionate as all its members.
Do you embark ?
If you are…
Step on board!
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