"Louis XIV and the Royale, the Sun meets the sea

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4 December 2023
In 1624, under the reign of Louis XIII, Richelieu created the Royal Navy. Why then are Colbert and Louis XIV remembered as the real instigators of an ambitious naval policy? Can we speak of a golden age for the navy under the Sun King?

France culture, 20 November 2023

  • Michel Vergé Franceschi : Emeritus professor at the University of Tours, specialising in the history of the French navy in the 17th and 18th centuries
  • Caroline Le Mao : Professor of modern history at Bordeaux Montaigne University, specialising in maritime history and the reign of Louis XIV
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