Sailing boats and warships on show at French 'Armada 2023' expo

The eight edition of the Armada, an international gathering of sailing ships and warships, opened on Thursday in Rouen, in western France.

The event has been taken place around every five years since it started in 1989. Forty-five ships, fourteen pleasure boats, restaurants from over thirty countries, and 5,000 sailors will be the main attractions for visitors from across the world.

Beyond these majestic vessels, the Armada offers a wide array of activities for everyone to enjoy, both on land and in the water. The eight edition of this event will be taken place till the 18th of June.