A Few Words on the Association Which Includes L’Aventure Peugeot Museum

MUCH MORE THAN A MUSEUM, AN ADVENTURE

The “Aventure Peugeot” Museum is one of the most important sites in eastern France, the main witness of two centuries of industrial saga of the Lion brand. Located in Sochaux, it is voluntarily rooted in the historical bastion of the Peugeot productions from 1810 to the present day..

GENESIS AND CREATION . The museum was founded on the initiative of the association "L'Aventure Peugeot", founded in 1982. Its president, Pierre Peugeot, set his main missions at that time to identify and bring together the different types of manufactured products since 1810 under the Peugeot brand, to take part in events concerning old vehicles or to organize meetings of old cars, in particular. . The museum opened its doors to the public in July 1988. It displays the collections of automobiles, cycles, tools and household goods of the brand organized around four successive periods, from the beginning of the 19th century to the end of the first half of the 20th century. EVOLUTION . In 2000, a first extension was created, allowing the creation of a space for cars from the years 1950 - 1970, and a space for "Cycles and Motorcycles". Since May 2010, the museum has an additional exhibition area of 1500 m² which allows it to present the range of automobiles from the years 1980-1990, commercial vehicles from 1894 to 1990, a new space for racing cars and a modern space for the organization of temporary exhibitions or receptions in the heart of the museum. MUCH MORE THAN A MUSEUM, AN ADVENTURE

PRODUCTS OF THE FIRST ACTIVITIES OF PEUGEOT’S INDUSTRIES . The first part of the museum is dedicated to them: This collection unveils a variety of products from laminated articles, saw blades to the first “Grand-Bi”, passing thought the tools, busks of corsets, coffee grinders and sewing machines. . A specimen of the official registration of the Lion’s brand and it’s graphics of 1848 by “Peugeot Frères” is also presented, as well as its evolution to the present days.

THE FIRST CARS . The 1891 to 1904 period is the era of “Pioneers” which houses the oldest cars in the world, including the “Vis-a-Vis” of 1891, the first gasoline engine car manufactured by Peugeot Frères. The 1905-1918 period is which marks the beginning of the industrial production showcases the famous Baby Peugeot which it’s produced in 3000 copies. . From 1919 to 1935 is a transition period which will lead to the adoption of the mass production car of little cars, including the Quadrilette 161. The excess of the Roaring Twenties was illustrated by the Landaulet 184, a real carriage car. . The meaning of the three digits which starting with the generation 1 and the legendary 201 from the 1930’s produced at 142,000 copies was unveiled at this period. . The module from 1936 to 1949 emphasizes the arrival of car bodies all in steel with sleek and aerodynamic style with the “ Eclipse” models, “coupés “ convertible into cabriolet, such as the 401, 601 & 402, precursors of the current “coupés-cabriolets”. MUCH MORE THAN A MUSEUM, AN ADVENTURE

THE MASS PRODUCTION . The concept changes with a very large series of accessible models for everyone, produced from the 1950s. Indeed, if the 402 was manufactured in 75 000 copies, the 403 will be 20 years later produced in 1.3 million copies. This one (the 403) is obviously the flagship model of this period. . The module from 1950 to 1970 is the one if the generations 3 and 4 high series which covers the period called “Thirty Glorious years”: This era is the 203’s time, the “renewal” car, the unique model of the brand until 1955, but also the 404 which is the symbol of the brand in Africa and South America, manufactured in Sochaux, in Nigeria and Argentina. . The most recent period which represents the panel of private passenger car is of course from 1980 to 1990 with the generation 5 and in particular the 205..

THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES . The commercial vehicle period covers a century (from 1894 to 1990). Each vehicle presented is dedicated to a specific use like transportation of goods or people, vehicle for emergency services, services to fight against the fire, ambulance or military. Among these notable examples appears a DMAH of 1948 adapted for Firemen.

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BICYCLES AND MOTOCYCLES SPACE . The configuration of the cycles and motorcycles space, like the one of the commercial vehicles reminds 100 years of products, from the 1882 Grand Bi to the 1987 ST Scooter. . Is represented also cycling and motorcycling sport with notably a 515 motorcycle of 24hours 118km/h at Montlhery record holder of 1935, and the Bernard Thevenet bike with which he won the Tour de France in 1977.

MOTORSPORT . Motorsport is especially highlighted in a dedicated space. . Among the powerful models, the 905 and 908 victorious of Le Mans 24 Hours in 1992, 1993 and 2009 are presented as the 205 Turbo 16, double World Rally Champion in 1985 and 1986. . There are also more recent cars as 206 WRC and 2008 DKR. MUCH MORE THAN A MUSEUM…

PLANT VISIT . The museum visit can be completed (with an appointment) by a guided tour of the industrial site of PSA Group in Sochaux which is the largest automobile manufacturing plant in France and one of the most modern in Europe. Our experienced guides, who have worked in the factory, provide a guided tour of the Sochaux production center in French, English or German. The full visit time is 2 hours (about 1 hour 30 minutes in the factory). Plant visit is on reservation only. . Contact : [email protected]

LUNCH WITH VIEW . The Museum Brasserie: located in the heart of the museum, accessible with or without the visit of the museum, the brasserie is open every day from 12 am to 2:30 pm. From 2:30 pm to 5 pm, the brasserie becomes a tea room and offers hot or cold drinks, pastries and ice cream for a pleasant break.

SHOP . Mills, grinders, Arts of table, scale models, t-shirts, sweat-shirts, metal plates, books, watches, teddy lions… there are gifts for everyone in the Museum shop! RECEPTION SPACES

RENTAL OF SPACES, ROOMS AND PRIVATIZATION OF THE MUSEUM, FOR PROFESSIONALS AND INDIVIDUALS

. Lounge, convention, seminar, meeting, training ... . Wedding, birthday, family dinner ... . The museum is an ideal and original reception place for businesses and individuals, with many fully renovated modular rooms and private lounges. In addition, you can privatize the museum, visit the museum or combine the visit of the museum with the visit of the production site of Sochaux.

HERITAGE RENTAL (OBJECTS AND VEHICLES PEUGEOT) • For a private or professional event, you can rent an object (mill, sewing machine…) or a vehicle (for a ride with driver or for an exhibition). Prices on ask. RESTORATION AND SPARE PARTS Collecting isn’t a pleasure unless your car runs!

SPARE PARTS DEPARTMENT . L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS is involved in a big program to make spare parts from the historic stocks of its makes available and refabricate those that are out of stock. Today, this is the priority for the Association. . To meet the current and future needs of members-collectors and those who will join l’Aventure Peugeot, Citroën Héritage and the DS Héritage, the clubs and associations have sent a questionnaire to their members. . L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS is developping a website dedicated to spare parts in order to enable collectors to order online. . Contact: [email protected]

RESTORATION AND REPAIR WORKSHOP . We are obviously the best placed to restore cars produced by our makes. . Up to the present, apart from some very rare exceptions, our restoration workshops were used depending on our needs by l’Aventure Peugeot Museum, the Citroën Conservatoire and L’Aventure Automobile in Poissy. Henceforth their doors are open to collectors who wish to take advantage of advice or personalized accompaniment and those who wish to entrust us with the partial or total restoration of their car. . Contact: [email protected] AGENDA 2019

. Saturday 19 / Sunday 20 January Scale models exhibition

. Wednesday 14 February Valentine’s dinner at the Museum

. Saturday 2 / Sunday 3 March Fair trade « MADE IN CHEZ NOUS »

. Sunday April 21 Easter hunt

. Thursday May 30 Meeting of « L’Amicale 204-304 »

. Summer e-LEGEND exhibition

. Sunday 15 September 35th birthday of 205 Gti rally

. Sunday 22 September 4th Classic spare parts market and arrival of Traversée du Pays de Montbéliard

. Friday 6 December Night at the Museum

. More to come… www.museepeugeot.com USEFUL INFORMATION

OPENING SCHEDULE . The Museum is open every day (except on December the 25 th and January 1st) from 10 am until 6 pm

PRICES . Adults : 9 € . Children from 7 until 18 years old : 5 € . Children under 7 years old : free . Pack family (2 adults + 2 children from 7 until 18 years old ) : 23 €

CONTACT INFORMATION . Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot Carrefour de l'Europe 25600 Sochaux – FRANCE Tél. +33 (0)3 81 99 42 03 (10 am -6 pm)

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A few words on the Association which includes L’Aventure Peugeot Museum . L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS is an organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of PSA Group brands, furthering and developing their reputation, in France and around the world. . L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS, it’s more than 200 years of history, 3 classic entities makes, l’Aventure Peugeot, Citroën Héritage and DS plus patrimonial entities, l’Aventure Peugeot Museum in Sochaux, Conservatoire Citroën DS in Aulnay, l’Aventure Automobile in Poissy and Archives center of Terre Blanche, in Hérimoncourt. . L’Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS relies on a remarkable network of volunteers for its daily work, in addition to its team of salaried staff. Often former employees of the Group, they are active on all the sites. Appraisals, certification, restoration, archive identification, event organisation, public relations : their experience and knowledge-base are a guarantee of excellence in every field.. . To anticipate a growing demand and meet the expectations of collectors, L’Aventure is transformed and develops services such as vehicle restoration in its workshops in Sochaux and Aulnay. It also offers L’Aventure Peugeot Classic, Citroën Heritage Classic and Néo Rétro spare parts. To date, more than 14,000 pieces are referenced in the catalog. The service has its dedicated website on which everyone can order on line: https://www.pieces-de-rechange-classic.com . Finally, Aventure Peugeot Citroën DS offers numerous derivative products of L’Aventure Peugeot, Citroën Heritage, DS Heritage, available in shops and on the internet. . To not miss anything of our news: www.laventurepeugeotcitroends.com www.laventurepeugeotcitroends.com