While relations between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII had settled with the signing of the Concordat in 1801, they deteriorated four years later. The Emperor wanted to prevent the Papal States from trading with England. Let’s take a look back at a tug…
The Napoleonic eagles, which are located at the entrance of the Château de Fontainebleau, were removed and replaced several times as the political regimes in France changed during the 19th century. Let’s take a look back at the destiny of the…
On leaving and returning from campaigns, the imperial army would stop off in several towns in France where the soldiers would be welcomed and homage would be paid to them. It happened in Melun in 1808.
The Emperor's famous library, located in the Petits Appartements of the Château de Fontainebleau, has been undergoing restoration work since October 2020. It is scheduled to reopen to the public on 7th May 2021.
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For the last 10 years, Saint-Hubert day has been a major annual historical reenactment event at the Château de Fontainebleau, with numerous activities offered to the public on 24th October.
Address:Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
The Town of Fontainebleau is organising a book fair specially dedicated to works on the First Empire, in the Salon d'Honneur of the Hôtel de Ville on 16th and 17th October.
On 17th and 18th September, as part of the 2021 European Heritage Days, the Château de Martroy will be displaying a sound and light show and a concert-reading!
As part of the music festival in July and the centenary of the American Art Schools of Fontainebleau, two concerts will be especially dedicated to Napoleon I this summer. The second will take place on 21st July.
Address:Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
On 16th to 17th October, the Château de Fontainebleau will open its doors to historical reenactment professionals who will be bringing the Napoleonic epic to life at the Château.
Address:Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
As part of the tour of the château de Fontainebleau and its gardens, a tour is organised from May to December 2021 to discover the developments made by Napoleon I.
Address:Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
From 15th September 2021 to 3rd January 2022, the Château de Fontainebleau is having an exhibition focusing on the traces left by Napoleon I at the Château de Fontainebleau through furniture, architecture and fittings made during the First Empire.
Address:Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
As part of the music festival in July and the centenary of the American Art Schools of Fontainebleau, two concerts will be especially dedicated to Napoleon I this summer.
Address:Place du Général de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau
