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Armada Rouen in Rouen
Armada de Rouen gathers tall ships and historic sailing vessels along the Seine for roughly ten days, an event that began in 1989 and runs irregularly rather than annually. Visitors can board many of the ships, and the fleet's departure sailing down the river draws large riverside crowds.
Armada de Rouen gathers tall ships, naval vessels and historic sailing boats from around the world along the banks of the Seine in Rouen, a gathering that began in 1989 and has grown into one of Europe's largest maritime events, though it runs irregularly rather than every year.