Renault is preparing for one of the biggest heritage moves in its 125-year history. In 2027, the brand will open a new public museum at its historic Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. For the first time, Renault’s full collection—cars, concept vehicles, artwork, prototypes, archives, and industrial objects—will be displayed together in a dedicated space. To make room and refine the story it wants to preserve, Renault is streamlining its internal fleet to around 600 key vehicles

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