 The exercises began four days later and concluded on 25 July, after which "Bayard" and the rest of the Mediterranean Fleet returned to Toulon.During the fleet maneuvers of 1891, which began on 23 June, "Bayard" served in the 3rd Division, once again with the two "Vauban"-class ships.The maneuvers lasted until 11 July, during which the 3rd Division operated as part of the "French" fleet, opposing a simulated hostile force that attempted to attack the southern French coast.