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NAPO-HIST: our new Erasmus+ project dedicated to teaching Napoleonic history

Bringing history to life is not just about telling the story, but about revealing the diversity of perspectives. This is the aim of NAPO-HIST, a new European project led by the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities and funded by Erasmus+. Over a three-year period (September 2026–August 2029), museums, heritage sites, researchers and cultural mediators will pool their expertise to experiment with […]

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Torres Vedras: the French invasions at the heart of an encounter between history, memory and heritage

On Sunday 11 October 2026, the Torres Vedras Lines Interpretation Centre, located at São Vicente Fort, will host an afternoon dedicated to the history of the French invasions of Portugal. Organised as part of the commemorations for National Torres Lines Day, this event will feature a presentation of Leonel Fadigas’s book on

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«Destination Napoleon» took part in the 15th Annual Consultative Forum on Cultural Routes organised by the Council of Europe in Yerevan

«Destination Napoléon» was actively represented at the 15th edition of the Council of Europe’s Annual Consultative Forum on Cultural Routes by its director, Eleonora Berti, and its coordinator, Jacques Chevin. A flagship annual event bringing together member states, certified routes, international heritage protection organisations and local authorities, this

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Milan: Relive the salons of the Napoleonic era at the Palazzo Reale

On Friday 9 October 2026 at 6 pm, the Sala delle Otto Colonne at the Palazzo Reale will host “Da Parigi a Milano. Nei salotti dell’età napoleonica”, a musical journey between France and Italy in the days of Joséphine and Eugène de Beauharnais. For one evening, the former royal residence in Milan will thus reconnect with the musical world that

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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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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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