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The FECN takes part in the 14ᵉ Forum of the Council of Europe Cultural Routes in Cappadocia
The Fédération Européenne des Cités Napoléoniennes (FECN) took part in the Council of Europe's 14ᵉ Consultative Forum on Cultural Routes, held from 22 to 24 October 2025 in Nevşehir, in the [...]
Wellington Honour: Charles Bonaparte receives the award on behalf of the FECN
On 20 October, the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos, a founding member of the Rota Histórica das Linhas de Torres (RHLT), hosted the official celebration of the National Day of [...].
The Lines of Torres Vedras and the awarding of Wellington honour
On 20 October, to mark the tenth anniversary of the elevation of the Torres Vedras Lines to the rank of national monument, the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities will receive the Wellington Prize, [...].
Paris celebrates Jacques-Louis David and the Napoleonic legacy at the Louvre
From 15 October 2025 to 26 January 2026, the Musée du Louvre is devoting an exceptional retrospective to Jacques-Louis David, to mark the bicentenary of his death. A key figure in neoclassicism, [...]
Paris: Cultural Routes at the European House
For the 2025 edition of the European Heritage Days, the Maison de l'Europe in Paris is inviting visitors to discover how cultural itineraries and heritage labels bring our [...]
Milan: Discover Andrea Appiani and Neoclassicism at Palazzo Reale
From 23 September 2025 to 11 January 2026, the Palazzo Reale in Milan will host Appiani. Il Neoclassicismo a Milano, a major exhibition devoted to Andrea Appiani (1754-1817), one of the most [...]
Vila Franca de Xira: new MED-Routes eco-itinerary
The Trail Encostas de Xira is more than just a race: it's a sporting and recreational event designed to encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. The start and finish are [...]
Venice at the crossroads: a city shaped by encounters
On 2 September 2025, Venice once again reminded Europe of its role as a city of encounters. In the lagoon where cultures have been meeting for centuries, three [...]
Pontivy: Experience team building in the shoes of a Napoleonic soldier
Pontivy, renamed Napoleonville in 1804, invites companies and groups to rediscover this rich past through an original team-building activity: In the shoes of a Napoleonic soldier. Reinforce your [...]
Almeida: Join the largest historical re-enactment of Napoleonic era in Portugal
The historical reconstruction of the Siege of Almeida, taking place from 29 to 31 August 2025, promises to plunge visitors into the heart of the dramatic events of the 3rd French invasion [...].
210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo
On 28 and 29 June 2025 the Domaine de la Bataille de Waterloo (BE) celebrated the 210ᵉ anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo through a historical re-enactment. The [...]
Cooperation and Cultural Routes: Destination Napoleon at the 12th Training Academy
From 11 to 13 June 2025, the 12th Council of Europe Cultural Routes Training Academy was held in Torres Vedras, Portugal, a member of the European Cultural [...].