The ceremony will be attended by the crew of the vessel La Pérouse. Founded in 1626 by Cardinal Richelieu under Louis XIII, the National Navy is being celebrated in Albi, the birthplace of navigator Jean-François de Galaup de Lapérouse.
During the ceremony, young participants from the Lapérouse Naval Military Preparation will receive their pennant from Captain of Corvette Aymric Loiseau, commander of the hydrographic vessel La Pérouse. The history of the Navy and Lapérouse will be presented, followed by the young participants performing the National Navy's anthem.
Today, the National Navy comprises 38,000 sailors. Their missions include protecting the transport of goods, preserving coasts and seas from pollution, and enforcing fishing regulations.
