The ‘Compte de Paris’ Arrived At Akaroa – 18th August 1840

On 18th August 1840, French ship, the ‘Compte de Paris’ sailed into Akaroa harbour with French and German settlers aboard. They all carried huge dreams but disappointment was to meet them in the form of the British flag. François Lelievre was born in Les Parlierre, France around the year of 1811. He grew up on …