Paris celebrates Napoleon on the occasion of the bicentenary of his death

2021, the year of Napoleon

The year 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon I, who died on 5 May 1821. Many commemorative events are taking place this year, particularly in Paris. This is an opportunity to discover or re-discover this major figure in our history. Discover our 2021 cultural selection dedicated to Napoleon, for a cultural outing with your family.

THE EXHIBITIONS + THE FAMILY GUIDED TOUR

THE ENIGMA WALK

SOUND AND LIGHT

The exhibition event : Napoleon - Grande Halle de la Villette (Paris 19e)

Napoleon the Expo at the Grande Halle de la Villette

The exhibition event at La Villette
Every day until September 19
Ideal from 8 years old
Mandatory reservation

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The guided family tour "In the boots of Napoleon" (at the Musée des Invalides, Paris 7e)

Investigative tour led by tour guides specializing in young audiences
Public, private or school visits
Ideal for 8 -14 year olds
To discover who Bonaparte was, how he became Napoleon and what legacy he left us

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And also the other exhibitions dedicated to Napoleon:

"Napoleon is no more" The exhibition looks back at the major issues surrounding Napoleon's death. Until 31 October 2021 at the Musée de l'Armée.
Napoleon? Again! - From Marina Abramović to Yan Pei-Ming" This exhibition invites today's artists to reveal their vision of the figure of Napoleon. Until 13 February 2022 at the Musée de l'Armée.