As the title says,

Just picked up this Frenchie for a winter project and wondering about the date.

I have read that serials are not reliable but in any case it has 113 964 on the rear dropout and 61 on the base of the headtube.

It's consistent with the 70-74 catalog for the Gran Sport ie. Pivo stem, Durax cranks, Simplex derailer, Normandy hubs, Rigida rims etc...

I've also heard people look to decal design etc... from catalogues.

Anyone know a year for it?

The plan is to keep the stock look and patina but m a y b e mess with the drive train. It has those nice full aluminum fenders and older vibe that may lean towards a francais clubman look but without a 2x5 derailer system.