Sail on tall ships

At the heart of French maritime heritage, the Grayhound embodies the revival of a centuries-old nautical heritage. A faithful replica of an 18th century corsair luger, this sailboat testifies to the ingenuity and audacity of Breton sailors who have marked maritime history.

Built in 1937 by the Companhia União Fabril (CUF) in Lisbon, the Santa Maria Manuela is a four-masted schooner emblematic of the Portuguese cod fleet. Initially designed as a cod fishing vessel, it sailed for over two decades on the banks of Newfoundland in Canada, representing Portuguese maritime expertise.