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PAQUEBOT FRANCE EXHIBITION

conception graphique Gérard Plénacoste © collection J.C. Liebermann

The Paquebot France exhibition was jointly designed by a scientific committee and the association French Lines : Aymeric Perroy, head of maritime heritage in Le Havre and Clémence Ducroix, head of heritage for the association French Lines, Le Havre ; Nadine Besse, manager of the museum of art and industry (musée d’art et d’industrie), Saint-Etienne, along with Eric Perrin, commissioner for industrial heritage and Denis-Michel Boëll, deputy manager of the musée national de la Marine ; Bruno Gaudichon, manager of the museum of art and industry (musée d’art et d’industrie) André Diligent/La Piscine, Roubaix ; Christine Germain-Donnat, Manager of the Grobet-Labadié museum, Marseilles ; Nadine Halitim-Dubois, researcher at the Inventory of cultural heritage (Inventaire du patrimoine culturel), Rhône-Alpes ; Annette Haudiquet, manager of the André Malraux museum of fine art (musée des beaux arts), Le Havre ; Agnès Mirambet-Paris, heritage curator at the national marine museum ; Franck Sénant, heritage engineer, DRAC Rhône-Alpes.

Musée National de la Marine (National Maritime Museum), Paris Management Rear admiral Jean-Noël Gard, manager Denis-Michel Boëll, curator, deputy-manager Commissioners Agnès Mirambet-Paris, heritage curator at the musée national de la marine Aymeric Perroy, head of maritime heritage in Le Havre and Delphine Allannic, librarian, MNM Clémence Ducroix, head of heritage for the association French Lines Annie Madet-Vache, vice curator,MNM, Angelina Meslem, head of photographic collections,MNM with support from Daniel Sicard, curator l’Ecomusée Saint-Nazaire, Jean-François Eck, professor of modern history, University Lille III, Frédéric Ollivier, historian specialized in ocean liners, Véronique Peyraud, head of research department at the Air France museum.

Display design MAW Graphics and signage Robaglia Design Audiovisual Antoine Blanquefort, Ideacom Exhibition coordination Agnès Takahashi Corinne Jez-Namont Cultural planning Didier Frémond Anne-Charlotte Eriau Sibylle Lewandowska Murielle Machicot Publishing Virginie Duchêne Multimedia Philippe Schmidt Mériam Ben Sassi Development & Sponsorship Matthieu Sainton Communication Sylvie David-Rivérieulx Ophélie Gaudefroy Anaïs Gonet

Contributors The musée national de la Marine would like to thank the association French Lines, Le Havre, Association du musée maritime et portuaire museum, Le Havre, l’Ecomusée in Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Nazaire Tourisme et Patrimoine as well as the Centre national des arts plastiques and the ministère de la culture et de la communication, Paris, Collection Xavier Chiron, Collection Godon, Collection Croisile-Auriacombe, Collection Maxime Old, Collection Michel Perrin, Diocese of Le Havre, parish of Saint-Yves de la mer, Direction Générale des Armées, Val-de-Reuil, École nationale supérieure de mécanique et d'aérotechnique, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Ecomusée de Saint-Nazaire, Musée Air France, Paris, Galliera, musée de la mode de la Ville de Paris, Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent/La Piscine, Roubaix, Musée des années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, Musée de Radio-France, Paris, Raymond Subes legacy and various private collections.

The exhibition will be touring around France and will be presented in Roubaix from March to May 2012, Le Havre from June to September 2012, Saint-Étienne from February to April 2013 and Marseilles from June to August 2013.

Tag Coll. french Lines © French Lines

...France has rarely been so proud of itself Philippe Starck

France and the France It’s imposing size and the name it bears makes it a highly significant symbol. The France, “The largest ocean liner in the world”, symbolises an era. This impressive vessel is a technical feat and the result of ambitious national policy.

Memories, memories The last transatlantic liner was in service for twelve years as the France and made her mark on history. Today, the France lives on in the vast collection of photos, films, archives, objects and works of art about her. Fans of the design typical Trente Glorieuses post-war period admire the colourful personality of her style. Old memories locked in the depths of the soul come flooding back.

The ocean liner France, the exhibition The Musée National de la Marine begins celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the launch of the France by paying homage to the legendary liner. The exhibition describes a work that remains very much alive in France’s collective memory. France, ocean Liner, the exhibition, is a unique event and the largest ever presented about the ship. Over 800 items will be on display Now ready for boarding in the museum!

© Dr Jean Feigelson

INTRODUCTION: CROSSING THE ATLANTIC

Towards America The industrial and technical revolution of the 19th Century introduced the use of steam for maritime purposes and brought about an increase in intercontinental travel. Lifestyles changed drastically as economies took off. Taking advantage of European emigration to America, shipbuilders concentrated their efforts on lines to New York, and designed large transatlantic ships. The Germans and British rivalled with each other on the size of their ships: Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Titanic…In 1912, the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique launched the France, the first French ocean liner over 200 metres long.

The Blue Ribbon race In the inter war period, ocean liners become the symbols of national ambitions. In the space of 7 years a new generation of vessels were slicing through the waters of the north Atlantic: Bremen and Europa (Germany), Rex and Conte Di Savoia (Italy), Normandie (France) and Queen Mary (Great Britain). After the Second World War, air travel became dominant. Shipping companies tried to resist by running major ocean liners. The France was one of them. The France sailing towards New York Coll. French Lines © French Lines

The ocean liner France, the exhibition The exhibitions spans 1000m2 and traces the history of the famous flagship, dealing with construction issues, its style, its modern architecture and the impact it made on society.

THE FRANCE AMBASSADOR OF FRENCH INDUSTRY Made in France By 1946, of the 6 North Atlantic ocean liners running in 1938, only the Ile de France remained in service. The shipping company refurbished 3 old vessels to re-launch the French line but a construction plan remained inevitable. The decision to build a large rapid liner was not easy to take and although the project began in 1953, the final go ahead was not until 1956. The state requested of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT) that the France be “completely French”. The construction had to contribute to boosting local industry. The prestigious hallmark “Official supplier to the France” was a superb tagline for French companies.

A compartmentalised ocean liner Sign of the times, there were now only two classes of passenger, “first class” and “tourist class”. Contrary to former liners, the France was very compartmentalised, divided up into small areas to prevent fire and other hazards. There were more private areas than public ones and the latter were spread evenly throughout the ship. The level of comfort was very similar in the two classes; the difference being in the decoration. Launch of the France with the presence

of Mme De Gaulle, 11 May 1960 Coll. French Lines © MnM/A. Fux

Construction site onthe France © Chantier de l’Atlantique / Cliché Ecomusée de Saint-Nazaire

The France was equated with innovative technology - Tests on handling in heavy swell and the propulsion system were carried out in the hull testing pool in Paris. - A new powerful, long-lasting boiler, much more efficient than the one on the Normandie - Installation of two pairs of stabilisers to reduce the roll and prevent passengers suffering from sea-sickness! - Funnel testing in Saint-Nazaire and at the Institut de recherche du centre-ouest (Poitiers) which resulted in the sculpted shape with wings that prevented smoke and soot from falling on deck.

THE STYLE OF THE FRANCE The France: a dip into the decorative arts of the 1950s Since the Paris, which was launched in 1921, the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique had called upon several different interior designers for its major liners. For the France, it gathered together a decoration committee comprised of the managers of the CGT and three experts: the painter Chapelain-Midy, the architect Gillet and the art critic Mazars. 48 decorators were selected, among them Leleu, Spade, Simon, Dominique, Subes etc. The interior of the France is a compromise between extremely modern and updated traditional styles, typical of the transitional period between the fifties and the sixties. From royal blue to absinth yellow The extensive use of new materials such as vinyl, lacquered metal and formica enabled the designers to use a range of typically 1950s colours: blues - sky blue, turquoise, royal blue, indigo, midnight blue; greens – moss, celadon, sea; reds – brick, burgundy; oranges; yellows – absinth, mustard set off the greys of the anodized aluminium and the golden hues of the brass. The first class areas where more reserved, with shades of grey and white, burgundies, deep reds and gold. Modernity and comfort were the key words.

1st class cabin on the France Coll. French Lines © Chevojon

The patio, Coll. French Lines © French Lines

Souvenirs of the trip Coll. Jean Feigelson © Jean Feigelson

Deck lounger © MnM/A. Fux

1st class lounge Fontainebleau Coll. French Lines © Chevojon

The house of Leleu

In the 1930s the maison Leleu began supplying furniture and fittings for official use. Ocean liners were one of its specialities and it worked on seventeen of them. Leleu decorated a 3 room suite on board the France comprising a bridge room, a reading room, a study as well as the library. Contemporary materials such as aluminium and synthetic fabrics were used alongside the classic glass, leather, lacquer and mosaic.

The Fontainebleau lounge

This 515m2 lounge can hold 500 people for gala evenings. Maxime Old was responsible for the decoration. The general tone was grey, with touches of gold and silver and the walls were covered in molten glass mosaic. The new materials mixed well with more traditional products.The ceiling is dotted with gold coloured aluminium hanging lights made by Disderot with opaque glass and fluorescent tubes. The dance floor is in marble and bordered with Rilsan carpet. Large wall hangings, woven in Aubusson and based on cartoons by Hilaire, Idoux and Coutaud added splashed of colour.

Aluminium Aluminium was widely used in furniture and fittings aboard the France: no less than 500 tonnes (1/3 of the total weight) were used for partitions, panels, domes, lamps, ramps, stair rails, decorative patterns and furniture. It came in all forms: brushed, oxidised, perforated, painted, varnished, enamelled or covered in leather or plastic.

Le Fanal Roger Wagensky. Tapestry in the Gascogne luxury apartment Coll. French Lines © French Lines

THE STYLE OF THE FRANCE

1– Tubauto Folding armchair Coll. French Lines © MnM /A. fux 2– Children’s dining chair 1st class Coll. French Lines © MnM / A. Fux 3– Maxime Old Lounge armchair 1st class Coll. French Lines © MnM/ A. Fux 4– Dining Chair Marc et Pierre Simon Coll. French Lines © MnM / A. Fux 5-ady armchair, Ile de France apartment lounge, 1961 Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) © Coll. particulière Tourist class furniture The furniture in the public areas on the tourist class decks was simple, modern and comfortable. The Saint-Tropez lounge, the largest room on the liner, had a capacity of 1000 people. Dumond was the decorator and he designed the furniture himself. He designed a stylish armchair and chairs with Rilsan upholstery. In the same way, Simon designed both the decor and the furniture in the Versailles dining room. The armchairs were soft and comfortable and upholstered in Sanglar, a vinyl-based fabric.

and as for the First class... In first class, the designers paid special attention to comfort, with air conditioning and sound proofing. Aluminium was widely used for the furniture. Lancel designed a dressing table with detachable front with a different design for each class. The First Class version was ornate and was either single or double. Some were anodized and painted in a tortoiseshell effect, others were covered with coloured PVC or with a fine lacquered aluminium trim, and some were even covered in leather. The Tourist class versions were simpler. The equally well-renowned Arbus worked on the smoking room and Zanuso designed the Lady armchair for the luxury apartment “Ile de France” on the upper deck.

Art work on board The CGT chose the art work for the France with particular care, considering it part of the decoration. Tapestry work took pride of place. All the major cartoon painters were present: Coutaud, Fumeron, Gromaire, Hilaire, Idoux, Lanskoy, Longobardi, Ppicard le Doux, Prassinos, Saint-Saëns, Wogensky. However, avant-garde abstract painters such as Braque, Dufy, Dunoyer de Segonzac or Picasso were only represented by their lithographies, water colours or ceramic work. The contemporary artists chosen, among them Bazaine, Brayer, Friez, Hambourg, Humblot and Carzou, most of whom were figurative artists, used varying techniques.

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Raymond Subes (1891-1970) craftsman in wrought iron, decorated the chapel. He lined the walls in aluminium and produced a diamond chequerboard effect using a brushing technique. He designed the sober liturgical furniture. Behind the altar, the outline of which resembles the France’s funnels, is a stained glass window designed by A.Carlu and made by Ingrand.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION The France needs an image The Compagnie Générale Transatlantique was over a hundred years old and had built up a sturdy public image during that time. Designers such as Colin and Cassandre worked on the launch of the Normandie. The CGT was keen to work with other designers for the France. The company asked Savignac, Villemot and Nathan-Garamond to submit ideas and eventually settled for a less well-know poster artist, Jacquelin. Seeking to define a modern graphic style, the company decided to focus on the ship’s outline with the Antique Olive font created by Excoffon for Air France. However, as the projects evolved, the style began to concentrate specifically on the liner’s emblematic funnels.

All-out promotion The decrease in traffic in the North Atlantic and the development of cruises encouraged the Compagnie to use several advertising channels. The Havas campaigns attempted to update the liner’s dusty image with modern slogans and fisheye photography. Despite this, the CGT had trouble portraying a strong, long-lasting image of the liner. Not long after it was sold, Ciganer’s designs and some of the Norwegian Cruise Line campaigns for the Norway which focussed on its transatlantic past showed pictures of Cassandra’s beloved bow.

Television on board! In the Tourist class, television sets were placed near the lounges. In First class, there were televisions in the luxury apartments and passengers could hire them for their cabins. Passengers could watch black and white programmes within 150km of the coast and even in colour when approaching New York. Further out to sea, the programmes broadcast from the onboard studios took over. A steward presented the lunchtime news bulletin in English and French. Documentaries, interviews, games and English lessons were also broadcast.

Proposed poster for the France, circa 1962, gouache on card © MnM/A. Fux

Braindige 1960s poster Coll. French Lines © French Lines

France funnel book mark sold on board Coll. French Lines © MnM/A.Fux

Leaflet : Go round the world with the France Coll. French Lines © MnM/A.Fux

SERVICE ON BOARD THE FRANCE Who travelled on the France ? The CGT archives offer very little information on the transatlantic passengers. Fortunately, a document archived in 1968 contained a very detailed study of the professions and nationalities of a sample of 100 passengers who travelled from Le Havre to New York in April. In First class there were manufacturers and company directors, managers of newspapers and banks, a painter, a TV producer and the wife of the president of “Paramount Pictures” a music publisher, the ex ambassador of Great Britain and two winners of a cookery prize. In tourist class there were engineers, a nurse and the daughter of an American lawyer. It would be risky to generalise this study to the whole of the France’s lifetime but it does give an indication that business men and company directors were frequent clients and that there were as many Americans as French people on board. Dining on board the France The aim was that the best restaurant in France would be on the France! The ocean liner being all about speed, the on-board catering had two main aims, speed of preparation and rapidity of service. This tour de force involved serving thousands of dishes each day, all of which reflected France’s culinary reputation. The catering team comprised around 170 people, 90 of which in the kitchens. During the crossing, the cooks had to transform 175 tonnes of ingredients into meals worthy of a grand restaurant. The layout of the kitchens and the service plan was based on a Taylorist approach: precise allocation of tasks, shorter distances, fewer gestures, coded language to avoid mistakes in ordering.

Atlantique Bar Coll. French Lines © Chevojon

Tourist class swimming pool Coll. French Lines © Chevojon

Superbly decorated chicken dish Coll. French Lines © French Lines

The art of sugar sculpting Coll. French Lines © French Lines

Artists and stars on board the France Johnny Hallyday concert Marcel Achard cutting Juliette Gréco’s birthday cake The painter Dalia ,boarding. Photo by Louis le Cavorzin Coll. French Lines © French Lines

FROM THE FRANCE TO THE BLUE LADY From transatlantic liner to cruise liner Over the years, the CGT began offering more and more cruises in order to attract a new clientele and balance its books. By 1973 they were offering 11 cruises compared to just one cruise in 1962. They ranged from the Financial Cruise in the Caribbean, Fantastic voyage from America to Sicily, a culinary cruise in the Caribbean, a Christmas cruise...

The aeroplane, a dangerous competitor Between 1955 and 1960, there was a major increase in airline services in the North Atlantic thanks to fast, comfortable jet planes. The Boeing 707s operated by Air France had names such as Versailles, Chambord and Blois… Air France’s high quality services placed it in the same market as the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. The fleet was re-examined in 1967. A new first class lounge was created on each aircraft, for which 37 new wall coverings were ordered. Air France had extremely modern tastes and chose artists who focused on abstraction and colour: Manessier, Soulages, Alechinsky and Vasarely.

The end of the France In July 1974, losing the battle for market share, the increase in fuel prices and the end of state backing forced the CGT to take the France out of service. That September, the crew attempted to prevent this by using the ship to block the entrance to the Le Havre port. After various other incidents, the France returned to her home port where she spent 5 years abandoned in a corner of the industrial port.

France, Norway and Blue Lady In 1977, the vessel was purchased by a Saudi-Arabian billionaire and was later sold on to the Norwegian Caribbean Line. The Norway began its new career. The results were better than hoped. However, after a 20 year career, the ship became outdated compared to its newer counterparts. In March 2003 an explosion in the machine room marked the end for the elderly ship. The France/Norway was bought by a scrap yard and finished its days in 2007 off the Alang beaches in India under the name of the Blue Lady. It took a year to destroy the 76,000 tonne mass.

An Air France intercontinental Boeing 747 Paris to New York in just 8 hours © Musée d’Air France

The Blue Lady in the bay of Alang, India © Michel Perrin

Snow shakers Coll. French Lines © French Lines

MEMORIES MEMORIES...

For all tastes and all passions What did the 701886 passengers of the 377 transatlantic crossings and 83 cruises and the many visitors who came on board take away as a souvenir of the France? Boarding tickets, deck maps, menus, ash trays, models, medallions, posters, key-rings, silk scarves, French Lines perfumes, toys, puzzles, decorative plates, snow shakers. Souvenirs picked up on board or presents given by the CGT, from useful objects to advertising documents, the image of the France was to be found in many public and private collections. The collection on display includes items from the French Lines association and the Musée National de la Marine but it is also proof that many private collectors were interested in the France. There is also a vast array of photographs taken on board by passengers and members of the crew or staff who brought them to the museum having heard the appeal.

The France is still very much alive in memories!

Funnel ash tray Coll.French Lines © MnM/A.Fux

Travel ticket Coll. French Lines © French Lines

Tea dance record Coll. part.© J. M. Reffle

Visit, listen, read and discuss... All the exhibition’s passengers: A PROGRAMME The exhibition covers a variety of subjects, for the France was not just an ocean liner. It was one of the last major transatlantic liners. It was the jewel in the crown of the shipbuilding industry during the sixties and seventies. The exhibition plays out the story of the legendary ocean liner from its architectural design, aesthetics, interior decor and life on board.

OFF WE GO! The audio guide On board The France! The audio guide is designed for visitors of all ages and includes vivid tales of life on board. From 7 years Available in 5 languages (english, spanish, italien, german) Free (or 2 Euros for visitors with free admission)

Family visit From 7 years An observation game specially designed for children. A fun way to visit the exhibition!

A visit with a story, for 3-6 year olds Children visit the France while looking for lost toys. They tour the liner as if they were real passengers and meet other passengers and crew. There are lots of surprises in store! Wednesdays and school holidays at 3pm Length : 1 hour Price : € 8, admission ticket included

Two workshops for 7-12 year olds This event includes a tour of the exhibition and a workshop in an especially designed for children The stowaway This is a detective game based on a true story, in which children search for a nasty stowaway. To find him, our mini detectives have to search the liner from top to bottom, interpret clues and learn to be wary of appearances. The Design workshop Having discovered the 1960s architecture and decoration of the France, it is the children’s turn to become interior designers. They create and design the cabin decor for a new ocean liner. They choose the colours, shapes and materials and make their own book of trends. Wednesdays, Saturdays and school holidays at 3pm Length : 2 hours Price : € 8, including admission ticket

Watercolour drawing by Maurice Paulin Coll. French Lines © French Lines

Game of cubes © MnM/A. Fux

Adult visit France, an ambassador of the seas To replace the Normandie, post-war France decided to build a transatlantic ocean liner that was to be the symbol of modern French industry and lifestyle. The technical innovations of the France and the work of the designers and artists selected for the project reflect the aesthetics of a society and are a testament to the politic and economic issues of the post-war period. This guided tour is an enthralling view of the liner and its era. Length : 1 hr Price : € 10, admission included Saturday 2.30pm and during late opening Fridays at 7pm

Group visits Details of activities for groups of adults and pupils are in the Group schedule January-August 2011. School activities take account of the history of art curriculum. Teachers may attend meetings to prepare their visits. Group schedule available early January and on www.musee-marine.fr

Access to the exhibition The exhibition layout is suitable for visitors with reduced mobility. Displays and information boards are designed for clarity and all signs are designed to be easy to read. A summary of the text in large font is available for partially sighted visitors. Sign language visits with a deaf guide are offered for groups or individuals. Information on these visits on +33 (0)1 53 65 69 53

CONFERENCES, FILMS, CONCERT The lives of the France The France was the object of national pride when it was built but quickly became the subject of controversy. The last great transatlantic liner, a commercial failure due to the rise in air transport and the oil crisis, it remains a legendary ocean liner and one of the symbols of post-war industry. An evening programme of conferences and documentaries commented by specialists, as well as concerts recounts the lives of the France and focuses on the controversial aspects of its lifetime. Detailed Schedule available at the beginning of January on www.musee-marine.fr Free entrance to conferences and films

Concert by the Conservatoire national supérieur de musique de Paris Prices: 10 Euros or 5 Euros (under 26, members and Salle Pleyel season ticket holders)

TO ROUND OFF THE VISIT Collectors’ book - exhibition catalogue “Paquebot France” tells another side of the ocean liner’s story as ambassador for French shipbuilding and good taste. It illustrates the context in which the ship was built and focuses on its decoration. It also shows the attraction of the service on board the France and highlights the strength of the liner’s image, one of the symbols of the Trente Glorieuses post war period. The book is a collection of work by different authors, historians, curators and professors from various backgrounds who examine the story from a different viewpoint and provide a contemporary analysis of the story of the France. Preface by Philippe STARCK Musée National de la Marine Editions Distributed by Glénat – Chasse-Marée 240 pages, 39 Euros Souvenir album of the exhibition in pictures Musée National de la Marine Editions This album, for all ages, shows the highlights of the exhibition, the star exhibits and the main descriptions. 24 pages, 5 Euros

Exhibition on www.musee-marine.fr Practical details about the exhibition can be found on the museum website. New website Paquebot France ! The exhibition, opening hours, enrolment for activities, ticket purchase Visit of the liner by pictures and Web TV “Télé Fr@nce”

The public can also comment on and discuss the France even before the exhibition opens, via Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. The story goes on A special area that focuses on the new France ocean liner (model, film) provides the epilogue to the exhibition lenouveaufrance.com

HIGHLIGHTS Name in lights At the museum entrance the impressive 2.5m high neon lights spell F. R. A. N. C. E. This is the original decoration on deck and marks the starting point of the exhibition.

Not to be missed The introduction puts visitors in the mood to travel. Over 60 original photographs as well as tools, sketches and a propeller...illustrate the ship’s construction. An historic model of the France presented to General de Gaulle and his wife, the ship’s godmother. The interior and colours used are displayed in an array of preparatory sketches, paintings, drawings, materials and fabrics. On-board design: chairs, pedestal tables, chests of drawers, armchairs, tables etc. Wall decorations including Dunand’s lounge and the liturgical fittings in the chapel (Subes). Wallpaper from the France and Boeing (Alechinsky, Delaunay etc.). Advertisements and poster campaigns (photographs by Chevojon). Tourist class dining table, staff uniforms, documentation for passengers and over 100 pieces of tableware. All in all, some 230 objects and 200 amateur photos.

Audiovisual displays From boarding the liner to images on the decks of the France, film and video form a large part of the exhibition: 12 documentaries and films of the time.

For each and everyone A free audio guide in 5 languages plus workshops, guided tours and special events, a special tour of the exhibition for children, conferences, films and a concert, published works, including the exhibition book, documentaries on the website - there are plenty of interesting ways to prepare and perfect your visit. Key figures about the France

overall length 313.75m width at corbelled part of promenade deck 36.40m height at the Observation deck on the water line 36.90m height up to the funnel on the water line 54.40m total passenger capacity 2000 crew and onboard staff 1000 A cross section of the France. Dessin de Pierre Parreton et Michel Lezla, 1961 Coll. French Lines © French Lines

Illustration of articles

To promote the Paquebot France exhibition, the Musée National de la Marine authorises the press to use the photographs and documents presented on this page. These pictures are available on Request, in file or CD format. The copyright for publication of this material is free, subject to the following conditions: press material may only be published in conjunction with the promotion of the exhibition presented in Paris, palais de Chaillot from 9-23 October 2011. The illustrations chosen must mention the specific copyrights as indicated on the legends. LEGENDS : 1 and 2 – Exhibition poster conception graphique Gérard Plénacoste © collection J.C. Liebermann 3 – Buoy Coll. French Lines © French Lines 4 – The France sailing towards New York Coll. French Lines © French Lines 5 – Chantier de l’Atlantique Coll. French Lines © French Lines 6 – The liner’s name in 2.5 metre high lighted letters! Coll. French Lines © French Lines 7 – René Bouvard poster Coll. French Lines © French Lines 8 – Lady armchair for the Île de France luxury lounge, 1961 Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) © Private collection 9 – Deck lounger © MnM/A. Fux 10 – Souvenirs of the trip Coll. Jean Feigelson © Jean Feigelson 11 – Funnel ashtray Coll.French Lines © MnM/A.Fux 12 - Souvenirs Coll. French Lines © MnM/A.Fux

13 - France funnel book mark sold on board Coll. French Lines © MnM/A.Fux 14 – France Luggage labels. © MnM/A. Fux 15 – Au revoir! Collection French Lines 16 – France sailor’s hat © MnM/A. Fux 17 – Bedroom in the “Normandie” apartment on board the France Coll. French Lines © Chevojon 18 – Tourist class swimming pool Coll. French Lines © Chevojon 19 – Watercolour drawing by Maurice Paulin Coll. French Lines © French Lines 20 – Coffee cup Coll. French Lines © MnM/A. Fux 21 – Tourist class cutlery Coll. French Lines © MnM/A. Fux 22 – Bellboy Uniform © MnM/S Dondain 23 – Porter’s Drill © MnM/S Dondain 24 – Children’s nurse’s outfit © MnM/S Dondain

PAQUEBOT FRANCE EXHIBITION 09 FEBRUARY 23 OCTOBER 2011

Musée National de la Marine 17, place du Trocadéro 75116 Paris new opening hours - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11am to 6pm. (Ticket office closes at 5.15pm) - Saturday and Sunday 11am to 7pm (Ticket office closes at 6.15pm) Closed Tuesdays and 1st May

Late night opening The museum stills open until 9.30 pm on Fridays, to enable you more time to visit at your leisure

Getting to the museum métro Trocadéro bus: 22, 30, 32, 72, 82 batobus Tour Eiffel (in spring/summer) Admission Fees Full rate: 9 Euros Reduced rate: 7 Euros 7-18 years: 5 Euros 3-6 years: 3 Euros Crew ticket: 29 Euros (Group of 5 including at least 2 persons aged 3 to 18 years) Advance ticket sales: Fnac, Fnac.com, Carrefour, Géant, Printemps, Bon Marché, Ticketnet.com, Auchan, Cora, Virgin, Megastore, E. Leclerc, Galeries Lafayette Adult-Child Audio guide included in the admission fee (Y2 for free admissions) French, English, German, Italian, Spanish

Becoming a member : A yearly membership offer is available for those who wish to have unlimited access to the exhibition Individual :€30 Duo (invite another person) : Y45 Under 26 : €15

Information and bookings Culture department - customer services tel: +33 (0)1 53 65 69 53 fax: +33 (0)1 53 65 81 03 Further details available on www.musee-marine.fr The museum is also on Facebook and Twitter

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Public Relations Sylvie David-Rivérieulx, tel: +33 (0)1 53 65 69 45 Anaïs Gonet, tel: +33(0)1 53 65 69 47 E-mail: presse@musee-marine.fr