Battle of the Lodi Bridge On 8 May, the town of Lodi will make official its membership of the European Federation of Napoleonic Cities - Destination Napoléon. Located in Lombardy, on the banks of the Adda river, Lodi occupies a major place in Napoleonic history, linked to the famous Battle of the Lodi Bridge on 10 May 1796. The Federation [...]
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In the spring of 2026, Régis Jonckheere, member of the FECN for the commune of Coudekerque-Branche, will be offering a new series of lectures devoted to several key episodes in Napoleonic history in the north of France. The series of three events, taking place between April and May, will highlight a variety of themes, from the
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On 8 and 9 April 2026, the Museo Glauco Lombardi in Parma will host the symposium “Nobili, colte, ribelli. Donne protagoniste alle corti napoleoniche” (Noble, cultured, rebellious. Women in leading roles at the Napoleonic courts), dedicated to the role of women at the Napoleonic courts. Organised in partnership with the Associazione Napoleone ed Elisa: da Parigi alla Toscana APS
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The 2026 General Assembly of the Fédération Européenne des Cités Napoléoniennes (FECN) will be held from 31 May to 2 June 2026 in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. This major annual event will bring together the members of the Destination Napoléon network to review progress, current projects and prospects for cooperation on a European scale. This General Assembly 2026
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The Destination Napoléon network continues to inspire new cultural experiences in European cities marked by the imperial heritage. In Venice, the tour operator Top Venice is now offering a dedicated package to enable visitors to discover the city from the perspective of the Napoleonic period, through a number of themed itineraries combining history, heritage, art and landscapes. Top Venice
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On 27 February 2026, the Institut Français Milano will be hosting the launch of the virtual reality exhibition «Napoleon: The Glory, The Fall, The Legend», an immersive experience dedicated to the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Produced by Sandora, a partner of Destination Napoléon, this innovative installation combines historical rigour and immersive technologies to offer a unique experience.
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On 19 February 2026, the city of Monza hosted the conference «Il Verde dell'Impero e del Regno: Giardini, natura e scienza nell'età napoleonica» at the Musei Civici di Monza conference hall. The event was organised by the Centro Documentazione Residenze Reali Lombarde, in collaboration with the European Federation of City Councils.
(c) City of Montereau On 14 and 15 February 2026, Montereau-Fault-Yonne will be reliving one of the most significant episodes of the French Campaign: Napoleon I's victory on 18 February 1814. Two centuries later, the town is passionately looking back at that decisive moment when its destiny crossed with that of France.
To mark the 220ᵉ anniversary of the Battle of Austerlitz, one of the most significant episodes of the First Empire, South Moravia will be hosting a vast historical re-enactment from 28 to 30 November 2025, bringing together almost 1,800 participants from some twenty European countries and beyond. A truly European event for living history enthusiasts,