"The French Armada"

And not, I don't speak about the French Armada 

but the event calls "L'armada" in Rouen (France).

The event "L'armada" is one of the most long-awaited in Rouen and takes place every 4 or 5 years. Indeed, this event is a really great party: there are free concert live on the boards of the river "La Seine", some parades of marines, even some party on the ships.

Look at the picture on the right, I don't lie when I say there are so many people.

During this ten days or so the harbor of Rouen is invaded by about fifty sailing ship or military ships. Moreover Rouen welcomes every time more about hundred of visitors, it's important to note that this event is totally free.

There is a super atmosphere. The marines are really friendly, funny and we can really see that they're happy to be here. The Bresilians and the Mexicans are always the first to celebrate.

Certainly the biggest ship in 2013.
Look! It isn't completely on the picture!

For me, the most impressive is the military ships: battelships and anti-radar-ships from many different countries.

However, the best moment of this Armada is the arrival and the departure of all the ships. It's really a beautiful stream of ships. For the arrival, we can see your bridge raised to let through the ships. For the departure, we can see marines on masts.

Look at pictures and imagine this moment!

                        The departure early the morning                                               The arrival during the night                         

Finally, I hope after read this you would like to come to Rouen to see this event!  : )