The colonial past of Cartagena with François Bellec | PONANT
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Cartagena bears the marks of its rich colonial past it was where the gold from the Aztec and Incan empires was stalled
Christopher Columbus was looking for the passage to the Moluccas and by accident arrived in what he thought was China
the Spanish treasure fleets left Seville and Cadiz to come and collect gold and silver in this area teeming with pirates
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François Bellec, admiral and lecturer PONANT and historian of the sea, tells us about the rich colonial past of Cartagena, Colombia. Since its founding by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée over a thirty years ago, PONANT has been France's only cruise company. With French crews, and the expertise, personal service, and cuisine that they bring with them, we offer luxury cruises to help you discover truly exceptional destinations. Whether you are embarking on a nature voyage in northern Europe, a cultural voyage to South America, an idyllic Caribbean cruise or a sophisticated expedition through the icy waters of the Antarctic, PONANT crosses the world's oceans in search of exclusive itineraries that are rich in fresh discoveries and encounters. Do you dream of experiencing a voyage on the sea that combines authenticity with sophistication? We will welcome you on board our luxurious boats, yachts and sailing ships to offer an unforgettable cruise in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication on a human scale. Continue the PONANT experience on our website: www.ponant.com Find the latest news about our cruises by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PonantCr... Follow us on our social networking pages and share your own PONANT moments: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ponant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ponantcruises/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ponant_cruises