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History of the Citroën brand since 1919

CITROËN: 100 YEARS OF BOLD AND INNOVATION

THE CITROËN HERITAGE

Since 1919, the Citroën brand has demonstrated audacity and an attachment to people that has never been denied throughout its history.

With its almost century-old heritage of more than 300 models, some of which have forever marked the automobile industry, Citroën is inscribed in the hearts of every French person.

It is in this historical epic, initiated by the visionary genius of André Citroën, that we invite you to immerse yourself here.

THE ORIGIN OF THE LOGO

During a trip to Poland in 1900, André Citroën discovered the process, new at the time, of metal gears. One of the systems uses rafters. An engineer and polytechnician, the future founder of Citroën bought the license and adapted it for his French factories. He then chose to make the double chevron the emblem of his first company.

100 YEARS OF HISTORY

THE CITROËN ORIGINS VIRTUAL MUSEUM

Launched in 2016 and accessible in 65 countries, this virtual museum brings together a collection of 83 iconic Citroëns.

It offers a unique immersive experience, both visual and audio, the discovery of the Brand's models, in 3D, indoors and outdoors.

THE CITROËN CONSERVATORY

From 1919 to the present day, Citroën has built an unrivaled automotive heritage. A heritage preserved by the Aulnay-sous-bois Conservatory, a physical museum which houses one of the largest automobile collections in the world with more than 400 historic models.

Without forgetting the industrial and commercial archives which trace the history of an emblematic brand.