I'm sure someone mentioned to me many years ago, something about an massive underground Citroen museum in Paris.
Apparently full of concept cars, and fine examples of the entire range from decades of production.
Did I imagine this, or is it true? Anyone know? Can't find anything on the 'net, but would sure love to visit if it's true.
Paris Citroen museum?
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Paris Citroen museum?
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The 'Conservatoire' is outside Paris.
Is that what you're on about?
http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/HISTORY/CONSERVATOIRE/
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/0 ... index.html
The Wankel-engined helicopter is my favourite piece:
Is that what you're on about?
http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/HISTORY/CONSERVATOIRE/
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/0 ... index.html
The Wankel-engined helicopter is my favourite piece:
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- hey I think they actually DO allow groups from Citroen enthusiast club to visit on pre arranged times. Apparently there is even a guide (like in a museum) who tells the party that it's not a museum, The cars appear to be set out with info plaquards (like a museum) to tell the group members what each car is about.Maybe they could be persuaded if a certain large group of Citroen enthusiasts worked something out
I think they're missing a trick not opening it up - think of the money they'd make and it could raise the profile of the marque if that's what they wanted.
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I'd imagine the reason they don't open it to the public is that they don't want mouth-breathing cretins scratching the paintwork or robbing bits off irreplaceable one-of-a-kind cars. 8)
They did leave the Australian CCC in though:
http://www.citroencarclub.org.au/index. ... 9&catid=45
Not implying that they're mouth-breathing cretins or anything...
They did leave the Australian CCC in though:
http://www.citroencarclub.org.au/index. ... 9&catid=45
Not implying that they're mouth-breathing cretins or anything...
That MUST be it. Nice one.Ross_K wrote:The 'Conservatoire' is outside Paris.
Is that what you're on about?
http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/HISTORY/CONSERVATOIRE/
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/0 ... index.html
The Wankel-engined helicopter is my favourite piece:
I vaugley recollect it being mentioned that it isn't open to the public .
P'raps one of the admin team...JIM would care to drop an email to Citroen to ask if we could have a 'Frenchcar forum' visit, and we promise not to touch....just drool.
Colin
My cars:
1988 AX GT and still running sweet. Genuine 41 k only!!
2005 Skoda Fabia vRS 83k...and truly awesome.
Vauxhall Combo crew cab SE
Citroen Saxo 1.4 Furio.
Their cars:
Hyundai Getz.
Hyundai i20
Eriba Puck caravan now too!!
My cars:
1988 AX GT and still running sweet. Genuine 41 k only!!
2005 Skoda Fabia vRS 83k...and truly awesome.
Vauxhall Combo crew cab SE
Citroen Saxo 1.4 Furio.
Their cars:
Hyundai Getz.
Hyundai i20
Eriba Puck caravan now too!!
Nice one. Keep us informed please.DickieG wrote:The CCC recently visited the 'Conservatoire', IIRC they arrange a trip there around once a year. This weekend I'll be meeting up with some of the members who went so I'll see what I can find out.
Don't know where the 'underground' description of it came from, unless that meant underground' as in secret?
Colin
My cars:
1988 AX GT and still running sweet. Genuine 41 k only!!
2005 Skoda Fabia vRS 83k...and truly awesome.
Vauxhall Combo crew cab SE
Citroen Saxo 1.4 Furio.
Their cars:
Hyundai Getz.
Hyundai i20
Eriba Puck caravan now too!!
My cars:
1988 AX GT and still running sweet. Genuine 41 k only!!
2005 Skoda Fabia vRS 83k...and truly awesome.
Vauxhall Combo crew cab SE
Citroen Saxo 1.4 Furio.
Their cars:
Hyundai Getz.
Hyundai i20
Eriba Puck caravan now too!!