She became the flagship of the Special Division in April 1914; in August, the commander of the division was Contre-amiral (Rear Admiral) Darrieus. At that time, the division also included the battleship Charlemagne and the cruisers  and .
In April 1914, she became the flagship of the Special Division; by August, the division's commanding officer was Contre-amiral (Rear Admiral) Darrieus. The division at that moment consisted of the battleship Charlemagne and the cruisers .