The French Navy celebrates its 400th anniversary with a little-known legacy

France commemorates in 2026 the 400th anniversary of Richelieu's edict establishing the Navy.

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Its history dates back to the Levant and Ponant navies of the 16th century.

This anniversary highlights the evolution of a key institution in French power.

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