Paris, 18 September, Residence of the British Ambassador to France - Hôtel de Charost
"The Hôtel de Charost has been the residence of British ambassadors since 1814. The Duke of Charost had the hotel built in 1722 by the architect Antoine Mazin, who had just completed the Hôtel de Matignon.left uninhabited during the Revolution, it was sold in 1803 by the widow of the fifth Duke to Pauline Leclerc, also a widow and Napoleon Bonaparte's favourite sister. During the eleven years she owned the property, she carried out extensive renovations. Even today, the residence boasts a fine collection of Empire furniture from this period. In 1814, the Duke of Wellington purchased the Hôtel de Charost on behalf of the British government. Wellington was the first ambassador to reside there, following the restoration of the monarchy by Louis XVIII that same year.
More information: https://www.europeanheritagedays.com/Event/Residence-de-lAmbassadrice-du-RoyaumeUni-en-France-Hotel-de-Charost
Pontivy, 18 September, Guided tours of Pontivy Town Hall
"The town hall was the result of Napoleon Bonaparte's great project for the small town of Pontivy at the beginning of the 19th century. It has preserved its original function while adapting to the evolution of the municipal services. On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the mayor's office, the committee room, the marriage room and the town council room decorated with the large mural painting by Pierre Cadre will be exceptionally open to you.
More information: https://www.europeanheritagedays.com/Event/Visites-guidees-de-lHotel-de-ville-de-Pontivy
Pontivy, 18 September, Open-air show "Napoléon, light and shadow of an exceptional destiny".
"In 1805, Emperor Napoleon I approved the plans for a brand new district to be built to the south of the small town of Pontivy, then called Napoleonville. The year 2021 marks the bicentenary of the emperor's death. To mark this occasion, the elected representatives of the town of Pontivy wanted to offer the public an entertainment for the general public with a Napoleonic historical background.
Created by Vos Nuits Etoilées de Pluméliau, this sound, light and video show will take place in the open air, in the Lenglier square, around the Saint-Joseph church, built thanks to the financial support of Napoleon I's nephew, Emperor Napoleon III!
For one evening, the church and the square will come alive with music and light effects, and part of the story of the "little corporal" will be told on a giant screen.
More information: https://www.europeanheritagedays.com/Event/Spectacle-en-plein-air-Napoleon-ombres-et-lumieres-dun-destin-dexception
Pontivy, 18 September, Guided tour "Discovering Napoleonville
"As we celebrate the Emperor's bicentenary, the Tourist Office guides invite you to take a stroll through the chequered streets and discover the imposing Place d'Armes, around which stand the majestic barracks, the Palais de Justice and the Mairie-Sous-Préfecture, and discover Napoleon's great plans for Pontivy throughout the 19th century.
More information: https://www.europeanheritagedays.com/Event/A-la-decouverte-de-Napoleonville
Rueil Malmaison, 18-19 September, Free visit of the castle and gardens
"Exhibition "Creations around a dress by Joséphine". Visitors will be able to see a copy of a dress worn by the Empress, made by students at the Ecole Duperré in Paris as part of a collaboration between the museum and the school. Trained in fashion and textile design, the students will also be developing their own projects, contemporary interpretations of the Empire style. These works will be exhibited alongside the dress, giving the public an opportunity to discover the excellence of the skills taught and the creativity that drives the students".
More information: https://www.europeanheritagedays.com/Event/Visite-libre-du-chateau-et-des-jardins