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Paris Ile de France 07-97
Un homme que j'aimais bien. Je ne parle pas au niveau politique mais au niveau de l'homme. Il était avec le peuple, il aimait le contact, les gens et la bonne "bouffe", il aimait la culture et l'art ... et aimait la bonne vie sans prétention, il était tout simplement humain... un certain président devrait s'en inspirer !
Une vieille photo argentique prise en 1997 que j’ai scanné.
Minolta 700si
-Statuette funéraire Chupicuaro (Mexique)
-600 ans avant J.C. - 200 apres J.C.
-Cette figurine en terre cuite est devenue l'emblème du musée du quai Branly à Paris. Elle a rejoint le plateau des collections à l'occasion du 10 ème anniversaire du musée en 2016.
About a block south of the Pompidou Center, site of the Musee National d'Art Moderne, (please see previous 2 posts), lies the Place Igor Stravinsky. My first impression was: "What the...?". My second impression was: "This is intriguing and amazing."
The shallow pool has 16 mechanical sculptures by Jean Tinguely and his wife Niki de Saint Phalle. Each sculpture is an homage to a composition by Igor Stravinsky. Jacques Chirac, then mayor of Paris, announced the project in 1981; it was completed in 1983.
Figuring prominently are sculptures representing two of my personal favorite Stravinsky compositions: The Firebird (1910), and Rite of Spring (1913).
The square, with it's graffitti, mural, white ventilation ducts, and the riotous colors/shapes, contrasts sharply with the adjacent Gothic church, St-Merry (c. 1552).
Jacques René Chirac (UK: /ˈʃɪəræk/ SHEER-ak, US: /ʒɑːk ʃɪəˈrɑːk/ ZHAHKsheer-AHK, French: [ʒak ʁəne ʃiʁak]; 29 November 1932 – 26 September 2019) was a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007. Chirac was previously the Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988, as well as the Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.
Used by Jacques Chirac
The CX is the first Citroën production car with a front transverse engine. When it was launched, it impressed journalists with its outstanding road-going qualities and comfort. Although criticised at its debut in 1974, the large saloon was a commercial success. The following year, a Prestige luxury version appeared in the catalog. This one is lengthened (of 25 cm) and will see its roof raised two years later. President Giscard d’Estaing complained about the lack of headroom when seated in the back. Indeed, the CX quickly became the emblematic car of the governing institutions and was adopted by Jacques Chirac who was paraded on the Champs Elysées on the evening of his presidential election in 1995. When the CX is restyled in 1985, the Prestige also adopts the supercharger and officially becomes the most expensive Citroën available.
The example we present is an exceptional CX 25 Prestige Turbo 2 with driver separation. This car was ordered by the City of Paris from Labbé in 1988. At that time, Jacques Chirac left his position as Prime Minister and returned to his post as Mayor of Paris. Very sensitive to the comfort of this car, we can assume that he was himself the one to request this car. This CX was put into circulation on December 5th 1988 and will be kept by the City of Paris until 1995 when Jacques Chirac becomes President of the Republic. It was therefore used for all his travels within the framework of his municipal functions. The second owner of this car in 1995, a scientist, had himself travelled in this car accompanied by Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Michel Rocard. The CX Prestige with driver separation are extremely rare. Based on a longer chassis, this example made by the Labbé company has a black livery associated with a beige leather interior. The upholstery and paintwork have recently been completely restored. Under the hood, we find the 2.5 l turbo of 168 hp which has been revised. This exceptional car with its history and its unusual configuration has all the arguments to seduce collectors in search of the rare pearl.
l'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS, la Vente Officielle
Aguttes
Estimated : € 60.000 - 80.000
Sold for € 84.300
Citroen Heritage
93600 Aulnay-sous-Bois
France
September 2021
Avenue Winston Churchill 25/02/2022 10h56
Promenade à travers l'histoire du Grand Palais...
ParisPeople (more candid and non-candid street shots of people made in Paris)
The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
Au pied de la tour Eiffel, Paris, France
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Monument des Droits de l'Homme 13/06/2022 19h37
The Monument to Human Rights on the Avenue Charles Risler in the 7ème arrondissement of Paris. on the side of the Parc du Champ-de-Mars.
Monument des Droits de l'Homme
The monument of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is located in Paris, in the gardens of the Champ-de-Mars, avenue Charles-Risler.
Commissioned by the city of Paris, of which Jacques Chirac was mayor, it was installed in 1989 on the occasion of the bicentenary of the Revolution. It is the work of architect Michel Jantzen and sculptor Ivan Theimer.
Inspired by Egyptian mastabas, it includes numerous references to revolutionary iconography.
Around la Samaritaine, Paris France
Dans le quartier de la Samaritaine, Paris, France
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Inside la Samaritaine, Paris, France
Dans le grand magasin la Samaritaine, Paris, France
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La tour Eiffel est une tour de fer puddlé de 330 mètres de hauteur (avec antennes) située à Paris, à l’extrémité nord-ouest du parc du Champ-de-Mars en bordure de la Seine dans le 7e arrondissement. Son adresse officielle est 5, avenue Anatole-France.
Construite en deux ans par Gustave Eiffel et ses collaborateurs pour l'Exposition universelle de Paris de 1889, célébrant le centenaire de la Révolution française, et initialement nommée « tour de 300 mètres », elle est devenue le symbole de la capitale française et un site touristique de premier plan : il s’agit du troisième site culturel français payant le plus visité en 2015, avec 5,9 millions de visiteurs en 2016. Depuis son ouverture au public, elle a accueilli plus de 300 millions de visiteurs.
D’une hauteur de 312 mètreso 1 à l’origine, la tour Eiffel est restée le monument le plus élevé du monde pendant quarante ans. Le second niveau du troisième étage, appelé parfois quatrième étage, situé à 279,11 mètres, est la plus haute plateforme d'observation accessible au public de l'Union européenne et la deuxième plus haute d'Europe, derrière la tour Ostankino à Moscou culminant à 337 mètres. La hauteur de la tour a été plusieurs fois augmentée par l’installation d'un drapeau puis de nombreuses antennes, notamment en 1991, 1994, 2000 et 2022. Utilisée dans le passé pour de nombreuses expériences scientifiques, elle sert aujourd’hui d’émetteur de programmes radiophoniques et télévisés.
Le pont Alexandre-III est un pont franchissant la Seine entre le 7e et le 8e arrondissement de Paris. Inauguré pour l'Exposition universelle de Paris en 1900, le pont était destiné à symboliser l'amitié franco-russe, instaurée par la signature de l'alliance conclue en 1891 entre l’empereur Alexandre III (1845-1894) et le président de la République française Sadi Carnot. La première pierre fut posée par le tsar Nicolas II de Russie, l'impératrice Alexandra Fedorovna et le président Félix Faure le 7 octobre 1896. La construction de cet ouvrage d'art fut confiée aux ingénieurs Jean Résal et Amédée Alby, ainsi qu'aux architectes Cassien-Bernard et Gaston Cousin3. Perspective du pont Alexandre-III avec scène animée (CP/F/12/4445/M/1, pièce 3, Archives nationales). Construit dans l'axe de l'esplanade des Invalides, il conduit de celle-ci aux Petit et Grand Palais également construits pour l'Exposition universelle. Sur la colonne, rive droite en aval, fut gravée cette inscription : « Le 14 avril 1900, Émile Loubet président de la République Française a ouvert l'exposition universelle et inauguré le pont Alexandre-III ».
Source : Wikipedia
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Inside la Samaritaine, Paris, France
Dans le grand magasin la Samaritaine, Paris, France
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Monument des Droits de l'Homme 13/06/2022 19h36
The Monument to Human Rights on the Avenue Charles Risler in the 7ème arrondissement of Paris. on the side of the Parc du Champ-de-Mars.
Monument des Droits de l'Homme
The monument of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is located in Paris, in the gardens of the Champ-de-Mars, avenue Charles-Risler.
Commissioned by the city of Paris, of which Jacques Chirac was mayor, it was installed in 1989 on the occasion of the bicentenary of the Revolution. It is the work of architect Michel Jantzen and sculptor Ivan Theimer.
Inspired by Egyptian mastabas, it includes numerous references to revolutionary iconography.
Used by Jacques Chirac
The CX is the first Citroën production car with a front transverse engine. When it was launched, it impressed journalists with its outstanding road-going qualities and comfort. Although criticised at its debut in 1974, the large saloon was a commercial success. The following year, a Prestige luxury version appeared in the catalog. This one is lengthened (of 25 cm) and will see its roof raised two years later. President Giscard d’Estaing complained about the lack of headroom when seated in the back. Indeed, the CX quickly became the emblematic car of the governing institutions and was adopted by Jacques Chirac who was paraded on the Champs Elysées on the evening of his presidential election in 1995. When the CX is restyled in 1985, the Prestige also adopts the supercharger and officially becomes the most expensive Citroën available.
The example we present is an exceptional CX 25 Prestige Turbo 2 with driver separation. This car was ordered by the City of Paris from Labbé in 1988. At that time, Jacques Chirac left his position as Prime Minister and returned to his post as Mayor of Paris. Very sensitive to the comfort of this car, we can assume that he was himself the one to request this car. This CX was put into circulation on December 5th 1988 and will be kept by the City of Paris until 1995 when Jacques Chirac becomes President of the Republic. It was therefore used for all his travels within the framework of his municipal functions. The second owner of this car in 1995, a scientist, had himself travelled in this car accompanied by Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Michel Rocard. The CX Prestige with driver separation are extremely rare. Based on a longer chassis, this example made by the Labbé company has a black livery associated with a beige leather interior. The upholstery and paintwork have recently been completely restored. Under the hood, we find the 2.5 l turbo of 168 hp which has been revised. This exceptional car with its history and its unusual configuration has all the arguments to seduce collectors in search of the rare pearl.
l'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS, la Vente Officielle
Aguttes
Estimated : € 60.000 - 80.000
Sold for € 84.300
Citroen Heritage
93600 Aulnay-sous-Bois
France
September 2021
La mascotte de Paris: le zouave, Paris, France
The mascot of Paris: the zouave, Paris, France
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Inauguré en Juin 2006, le musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac est aussi intitulé Musée des Arts Premiers. Le bâtiment a été dessiné par l'architecte Jean Nouvel et le mur nord est habillé d'un mur végétal de 800 m2 et de 15.000 plantes enracinées , conçu par le botaniste Patrick Blanc.
Avenue du Président Kennedy 27/01/2013
Since 19/12/2012 this car can be already concidered a classic as the production of Citroëns C6 model stopped at that date after only 23,384 units built.
Citroën C6
The Citroën C6 was an executive car that was produced by the French car maker Citroën from 2005 to 2012.
Inspired by the C6 Lignage prototype which was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in the spring of 1999, but differs from the concept car's styling in minor details.
At the time, it was hoped that the C6 would go into production by the end of 2001 as the replacement for the aging XM, which was first produced in 1989.
The XM ceased production in June 2000, and the first C6 rolled off the production line almost five years later.
The C6 is aimed as a stylish alternative to executive cars like the BMW 5 Series and the Audi A6, and it has been described as "spaceship that rides on air", "charmingly idiosyncratic" and "refreshingly different".
Citroën hopes that the C6's selling points will be its innovative technology, which includes a head-up display, a lane departure warning system, xenon directional headlamps (also available on the Citroën C4 and Citroën C5), Hydractive 3+ suspension with electronically controlled springing and damping, and a rear spoiler which automatically adjusts to speed and braking.
Former French president Jacques Chirac has chosen the Citroën C6 as his official car, and has been using a pre-series car before the model was introduced. The French ambassador to the UK also has a Citroën C6 as his official car, with the registration 'FRA 1'.
Citroën officially ceased production of the C6 on December 19, 2012, after only 23,384 units built.
Facts and Figures:
Manufacturer: Citroën
Production: 2005–Dec 2012
Assembly: Rennes, France
Predecessor: Citroën XM
Successor: Citroёn DS9
Class: Executive car
Body style: 4-door fastback sedan/saloon
Layout: FF layout
Length: 4,907 mm
Width: 1,859 mm
Height: 1,463 mm
Curb weight: 1,818–1,871 kg
Designer(s): Jean-Pierre Ploué
[ Source and much more information: Wikipedia - Citroën C6 ]
Jacques Chirac ou le dialogue des cultures
21 juin2016 09 oct.2016
Musée du Quai Branly
L’exposition dresse le portrait culturel de l’ancien Président de la République, qui fut à l’origine du musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.
Ou comment les fils d’un destin personnel croisent ceux de l’histoire des civilisations extra-européennes.
A PROPOS DE L'EXPOSITION
Plus de cinquante dates jalonnent le parcours du visiteur, cinquante repères majeurs rapprochant l’histoire politique et culturelle française, européenne ou mondiale des positions et choix – professionnels et personnels – de l’homme politique français. Et pour illustrer les enjeux propres à chacun de ces événements, deux cents œuvres provenant de collections publiques et privées internationales (peintures, photographies, documents, sculptures…) sont rassemblées, faisant dialoguer l’homme avec son siècle.
The Église Saint-Trophyme (1783) in Bormes-les-Mimosas southwest of Saint-Tropez, France, was the preferred place of worship of ex-president Jacques Chirac.
Le pont Alexandre-III est un pont franchissant la Seine entre le 7e et le 8e arrondissement de Paris.
Inauguré pour l'Exposition universelle de Paris en 1900, le pont était destiné à symboliser l'amitié franco-russe, instaurée par la signature de l'alliance conclue en 1891 entre l’empereur Alexandre III (1845-1894) et le président de la République française Sadi Carnot. La première pierre fut posée par le tsar Nicolas II de Russie, l'impératrice Alexandra Fedorovna et le président Félix Faure le 7 octobre 1896. La construction de cet ouvrage d'art fut confiée aux ingénieurs Jean Résal et Amédée Alby, ainsi qu'aux architectes Cassien-Bernard et Gaston Cousin3.
Perspective du pont Alexandre-III avec scène animée (CP/F/12/4445/M/1, pièce 3, Archives nationales).
Construit dans l'axe de l'esplanade des Invalides, il conduit de celle-ci aux Petit et Grand Palais également construits pour l'Exposition universelle.
Sur la colonne, rive droite en aval, fut gravée cette inscription : « Le 14 avril 1900, Émile Loubet président de la République Française a ouvert l'exposition universelle et inauguré le pont Alexandre-III ».
Source : Wikipedia
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Inauguré en Juin 2006, le musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac est aussi intitulé Musée des Arts Premiers. Le bâtiment a été dessiné par l'architecte Jean Nouvel et le mur nord est habillé d'un mur végétal de 800 m2 et de 15.000 plantes enracinées , conçu par le botaniste Patrick Blanc.
Jacques Chirac ou le dialogue des cultures
21 juin2016 09 oct.2016
Musée du Quai Branly
L’exposition dresse le portrait culturel de l’ancien Président de la République, qui fut à l’origine du musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.
Ou comment les fils d’un destin personnel croisent ceux de l’histoire des civilisations extra-européennes.
A PROPOS DE L'EXPOSITION
Plus de cinquante dates jalonnent le parcours du visiteur, cinquante repères majeurs rapprochant l’histoire politique et culturelle française, européenne ou mondiale des positions et choix – professionnels et personnels – de l’homme politique français. Et pour illustrer les enjeux propres à chacun de ces événements, deux cents œuvres provenant de collections publiques et privées internationales (peintures, photographies, documents, sculptures…) sont rassemblées, faisant dialoguer l’homme avec son siècle.
Used by Jacques Chirac
The CX is the first Citroën production car with a front transverse engine. When it was launched, it impressed journalists with its outstanding road-going qualities and comfort. Although criticised at its debut in 1974, the large saloon was a commercial success. The following year, a Prestige luxury version appeared in the catalog. This one is lengthened (of 25 cm) and will see its roof raised two years later. President Giscard d’Estaing complained about the lack of headroom when seated in the back. Indeed, the CX quickly became the emblematic car of the governing institutions and was adopted by Jacques Chirac who was paraded on the Champs Elysées on the evening of his presidential election in 1995. When the CX is restyled in 1985, the Prestige also adopts the supercharger and officially becomes the most expensive Citroën available.
The example we present is an exceptional CX 25 Prestige Turbo 2 with driver separation. This car was ordered by the City of Paris from Labbé in 1988. At that time, Jacques Chirac left his position as Prime Minister and returned to his post as Mayor of Paris. Very sensitive to the comfort of this car, we can assume that he was himself the one to request this car. This CX was put into circulation on December 5th 1988 and will be kept by the City of Paris until 1995 when Jacques Chirac becomes President of the Republic. It was therefore used for all his travels within the framework of his municipal functions. The second owner of this car in 1995, a scientist, had himself travelled in this car accompanied by Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Michel Rocard. The CX Prestige with driver separation are extremely rare. Based on a longer chassis, this example made by the Labbé company has a black livery associated with a beige leather interior. The upholstery and paintwork have recently been completely restored. Under the hood, we find the 2.5 l turbo of 168 hp which has been revised. This exceptional car with its history and its unusual configuration has all the arguments to seduce collectors in search of the rare pearl.
l'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS, la Vente Officielle
Aguttes
Estimated : € 60.000 - 80.000
Sold for € 84.300
Citroen Heritage
93600 Aulnay-sous-Bois
France
September 2021
English:
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile 'Triumphal Arch of the Star' is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile—the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues. The location of the arc and the plaza is shared between three arrondissements, 16th (south and west), 17th (north), and 8th (east). The Arc de Triomphe honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
The central cohesive element of the Axe historique (historic axis, a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route running from the courtyard of the Louvre to the Grande Arche de la Défense), the Arc de Triomphe was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806; its iconographic programme pits heroically nude French youths against bearded Germanic warriors in chain mail. It set the tone for public monuments with triumphant patriotic messages. Inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy, the Arc de Triomphe has an overall height of 50 metres (164 ft), width of 45 m (148 ft) and depth of 22 m (72 ft), while its large vault is 29.19 m (95.8 ft) high and 14.62 m (48.0 ft) wide. The smaller transverse vaults are 18.68 m (61.3 ft) high and 8.44 m (27.7 ft) wide. Three weeks after the Paris victory parade in 1919 (marking the end of hostilities in World War I), Charles Godefroy flew his Nieuport biplane under the arch's primary vault, with the event captured on newsreel.
Paris's Arc de Triomphe was the tallest triumphal arch until the completion of the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City in 1938, which is 67 metres (220 ft) high. The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, completed in 1982, is modelled on the Arc de Triomphe and is slightly taller at 60 m (197 ft). La Grande Arche in La Défense near Paris is 110 metres high. Although it is not named an Arc de Triomphe, it has been designed on the same model and in the perspective of the Arc de Triomphe. It qualifies as the world's tallest arch.
Français :
L'arc de triomphe de l’Étoile, souvent appelé simplement l'Arc de Triomphe1, est un monument situé à Paris, en un point haut à la jonction des territoires des 8e, 16e et 17e arrondissements, notamment au sommet de l'avenue des Champs-Élysées et de l'avenue de la Grande-Armée, lesquelles constituent un grand axe est-ouest parisien partant de la pyramide du Louvre, passant par l'obélisque de La Concorde, l'Arc de Triomphe lui-même et se terminant au loin par l'Arche de la Défense.
Sa construction, décidée par l'empereur Napoléon Ier, débute en 1806 et s'achève en 1836 sous le règne de Louis-Philippe.
L'Arc de Triomphe s'élève au centre de la place Charles-de-Gaulle (anciennement place de l’Étoile) dans les 8e, 16e, et 17e arrondissements de Paris. Il est situé dans l'axe et à l’extrémité ouest de l’avenue des Champs-Élysées, à 2,2 kilomètres de la place de la Concorde. Haut de 49,54 m, large de 44,82 m et profond de 22,21 m, il est géré par le Centre des monuments nationaux. La hauteur de la grande voûte est de 29,19 m et sa largeur de 14,62 m. La petite voûte mesure 18,68 m de haut et 8,44 m de large. Le monument pèse 50 000 t — en fait 100 000 t, en prenant en compte les fondations qui s'enfoncent à 8,37 m de profondeur. Le coût total de la construction a été de 9 651 116 Francs.
La place de l'Étoile forme un énorme rond-point de douze avenues percées au xixe siècle sous l’impulsion de Napoléon III et du baron Haussmann, alors préfet du département de la Seine. Ces avenues « rayonnent » en étoile autour de la place, notamment l’avenue Kléber, l'avenue de la Grande-Armée, l’avenue de Wagram et, la plus connue, l’avenue des Champs-Élysées. Des pavés de couleurs différentes dessinent sur le sol de la place deux étoiles dont les pointes arrivent pour l'une au milieu des avenues, pour l'autre entre les avenues.
Ce site est desservi par la station de métro Charles de Gaulle - Étoile.
Source : Wikipedia
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Jacques Chirac ou le dialogue des cultures
21 juin2016 09 oct.2016
Musée du Quai Branly
L’exposition dresse le portrait culturel de l’ancien Président de la République, qui fut à l’origine du musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.
Ou comment les fils d’un destin personnel croisent ceux de l’histoire des civilisations extra-européennes.
A PROPOS DE L'EXPOSITION
Plus de cinquante dates jalonnent le parcours du visiteur, cinquante repères majeurs rapprochant l’histoire politique et culturelle française, européenne ou mondiale des positions et choix – professionnels et personnels – de l’homme politique français. Et pour illustrer les enjeux propres à chacun de ces événements, deux cents œuvres provenant de collections publiques et privées internationales (peintures, photographies, documents, sculptures…) sont rassemblées, faisant dialoguer l’homme avec son siècle.
This is a model of the Citroën SM Présidentielle Cabriolet made by Norev. It features Jacques Chirac, president of France from 1995 until 2007.
Avenue Marceau & Avenue d'Léna with the Eiffel tower at the far end.
Avenue Marceau et Avenue d'Léna avec la Tour Eiffel en arrière plan
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Jacques Chirac ou le dialogue des cultures
21 juin2016 09 oct.2016
Musée du Quai Branly
L’exposition dresse le portrait culturel de l’ancien Président de la République, qui fut à l’origine du musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.
Ou comment les fils d’un destin personnel croisent ceux de l’histoire des civilisations extra-européennes.
A PROPOS DE L'EXPOSITION
Plus de cinquante dates jalonnent le parcours du visiteur, cinquante repères majeurs rapprochant l’histoire politique et culturelle française, européenne ou mondiale des positions et choix – professionnels et personnels – de l’homme politique français. Et pour illustrer les enjeux propres à chacun de ces événements, deux cents œuvres provenant de collections publiques et privées internationales (peintures, photographies, documents, sculptures…) sont rassemblées, faisant dialoguer l’homme avec son siècle.
Paris la Défense, avenue de la Grande Armée, Avenue Foch, Avenue Carrot, Place de l'Étoile from the Top of Arc de Triomphe, vue de la terrasse de l'Arc de Triomphe
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PARIS, Sept 13 - French President Jacques Chirac (pictured on the far right) is taking a day off from work to contemplate the state of his republic.
Used by Jacques Chirac
The CX is the first Citroën production car with a front transverse engine. When it was launched, it impressed journalists with its outstanding road-going qualities and comfort. Although criticised at its debut in 1974, the large saloon was a commercial success. The following year, a Prestige luxury version appeared in the catalog. This one is lengthened (of 25 cm) and will see its roof raised two years later. President Giscard d’Estaing complained about the lack of headroom when seated in the back. Indeed, the CX quickly became the emblematic car of the governing institutions and was adopted by Jacques Chirac who was paraded on the Champs Elysées on the evening of his presidential election in 1995. When the CX is restyled in 1985, the Prestige also adopts the supercharger and officially becomes the most expensive Citroën available.
The example we present is an exceptional CX 25 Prestige Turbo 2 with driver separation. This car was ordered by the City of Paris from Labbé in 1988. At that time, Jacques Chirac left his position as Prime Minister and returned to his post as Mayor of Paris. Very sensitive to the comfort of this car, we can assume that he was himself the one to request this car. This CX was put into circulation on December 5th 1988 and will be kept by the City of Paris until 1995 when Jacques Chirac becomes President of the Republic. It was therefore used for all his travels within the framework of his municipal functions. The second owner of this car in 1995, a scientist, had himself travelled in this car accompanied by Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Michel Rocard. The CX Prestige with driver separation are extremely rare. Based on a longer chassis, this example made by the Labbé company has a black livery associated with a beige leather interior. The upholstery and paintwork have recently been completely restored. Under the hood, we find the 2.5 l turbo of 168 hp which has been revised. This exceptional car with its history and its unusual configuration has all the arguments to seduce collectors in search of the rare pearl.
l'Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS, la Vente Officielle
Aguttes
Estimated : € 60.000 - 80.000
Sold for € 84.300
Citroen Heritage
93600 Aulnay-sous-Bois
France
September 2021
Bord de Seine, Paris, France
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