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If you like French bikes you should be aware of this forum
https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewforum.php?f=2
One small point from your photo: The back wheel is set right at the back of the fork end - the derailleur would probably change better if the wheel is brought forward since this will bring the sprockets closer to the top jockey wheel.
clubman
@Hornsweep
Ok, please know I'm taking Clubman's advice. Topic closed.
I am all for originality myself. In fact, it should be said that the seller or someone else most likely resprayed the frame, which did actually disappoint me. I didn't think changing the gears (and keeping the old ones) would be such a serious or permanent intervention, but perhaps I hadn't considered the situation properly. Anyway, I came to get your inputs and I thank you all for that.
And thank you Clubman for taking the time to explain the gearing to me. I have appreciated your expert and very helpful advice in the past on another frame.