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Origin and history

The Renault Museum, managed by the Renault Histoire association, was located in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, in a mansion of the late 19th century. Opened in 1988, it occupied an iconic site on the banks of the Seine, where it presented Renault's multifaceted history through five theme rooms and a shop. The collections illustrated the group's automotive, aeronautical, railway, industrial and military activities since 1898, using various objects: photos, videos, posters, mock-ups and archival documents. The museum closed permanently on November 10, 2016 after 28 years of existence.

The Pierre-Lefaucheux room explored Renault's beginnings, its expansion in Boulogne-Billancourt and its aeronautical, agricultural and military productions, particularly during the First World War. The Louis-Renault Hall was dedicated to the founder, his outstanding creations and his industrial heritage. The Pierre-Bézier Hall highlighted the evolution of manufacturing methods, with models of machines and factories, while the François-Szisz Hall celebrated sporting successes, from the first ACF Grand Prix in 1906 to the African inter-war hikes.

The Eugène-Blary room addressed the social dimensions of the company, including social movements, apprenticeships and apprentice achievements. Finally, the Gilbert Hatry Hall was reserved for cinematographic screenings. These spaces reflected the diversity of Renault's activities, combining technical innovation, automotive competition and workers' memory. The museum, although closed, remains a testimony of the 20th century French industrial history.

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