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Multi-Era & Multiverse Camp in Coudekerque-Branche: History Comes to Life

From 18 to 20 September 2026, the Vernaelde Farm in Coudekerque-Branche will host the Multi-Era & Multiverse Camp. Organised to coincide with European Heritage Days, this event will bring together more than 500 re-enactors to showcase nine major historical periods, from Greco-Roman antiquity to the Second World War. For three days, Coudekerque-Branche, a member of the Destination Napoléon network, […]

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Almeida brings the 1810 siege back to life

From 28 to 30 August 2026, Almeida will host the 22nd edition of its historical re-enactment of the siege. Over the course of three days, the Portuguese fortified town will transform its heritage into a space where history, creativity, cultural transmission and public participation come together. The historical re-enactment of the 1810 siege of Almeida is the largest event dedicated to the wars

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Großbeeren brings the Battle of 1813 back to life

From 21 to 23 August 2026, Großbeeren will host the 213th edition of its traditional Historisches Siegesfest. For three days, this German town on the outskirts of Berlin will bring the events of the Battle of Großbeeren to life through a campsite, parades, commemorative ceremonies, historical re-enactments and a wide range of activities for all

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In Ajaccio, the Napoleonic Days celebrate Napoleon’s birth

From 12 to 15 August 2026, Ajaccio will celebrate the 257th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s birth as part of its traditional Napoleonic Days. Over the course of four days, the imperial city will reconnect with its history through lectures, re-enactments, parades, encampments and a host of events open to the public. Ajaccio, the birthplace of

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In Pontivy, a summer following in the footsteps of Napoléonville

Throughout the summer of 2026, Pontivy invites residents and visitors alike to rediscover its Napoleonic heritage through historic train journeys, guided tours and activities specially designed for families. From the Imperial Quarter to the landscapes of the Blavet Valley, this programme offers a different way to explore the history of the town that once bore

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Jena and Auerstedt: 220 years of European history

From 16 to 18 October 2026, the Jena region will commemorate the 220th anniversary of the Battles of Jena and Auerstedt. Over the course of three days, locals, visitors, history enthusiasts and re-enactors from several European countries will come together for an extensive programme combining remembrance, education and the exploration of Napoleonic heritage. On 14 October 1806, the battles of

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‘Destination Napoleon’ at the National Conference on Cultural Routes in France

From 18 to 20 June 2026, Destination Napoleon took part in the Council of Europe’s National Meeting of Cultural Routes in France, held in the Indre department, as well as in the Annual General Meeting of the French Federation of European Cultural Routes (FFICE). Eleonora Berti, director of FECN-Destination Napoleon and president of the FFICE from 2023 until this

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The Napoleonic gardens of Portoferraio are being restored on the Island of Elba

A new milestone in the promotion of Napoleonic heritage On 19 June 2026, the National Museums of the Napoleonic Residences on Elba will officially open the restored gardens of the Palazzina dei Mulini and Villa San Martino in Portoferraio. This reopening marks the culmination of a major restoration programme funded under the Plan

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Destination Napoléon visits Trsteno to explore the local Napoleonic heritage

TRSTENO, CROATIA — 2 June 2026 — Following the General Assembly held in Herceg Novi, representatives of the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities – Destination Napoleon travelled to Trsteno for a technical meeting focusing on local historical research and archaeological heritage linked to the Napoleonic era. Eleonora Berti and Denise

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