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The future of the CGN's Belle Époque boats is in your hands

Maintaining century-old boats in seaworthy condition is a true feat of technical, financial, and human effort. The restoration of the eight Belle Époque boats on Lake Geneva is one of the most ambitious maritime heritage preservation projects in Europe. Balancing meticulous respect for historical authenticity with necessary technical modernizations, the craftsmen and engineers at the CGN shipyard in Lausanne face exceptional challenges every day to preserve these floating treasures.