French Navy celebrates 400th anniversary in Toulon with 420,000 tons of ships

The French Navy celebrated its 400th anniversary in Toulon this Saturday.

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With 420,000 tons of ships, it ranks 7th among global naval forces.

The event marks four centuries since its founding by Richelieu.

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