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The Fondation Napoléon is a registered charity committed to the encouragement of the study of and interest in the history of the First and Second Empires, and the preservation of Napoleonic heritage.
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Obituary > Bernard Chevallier (1943-2024)
It was with great sadness that we learned of the accidental death of Bernard Chevallier, art historian and conservateur général honoraire du Patrimoine (Honorary Curator General of Heritage), known and appreciated by all “Napoleonists”. Born in 1943, he was initially interested in medieval history, before moving on to the 18th and 19th centuries, where he […]
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“Napoleon as seen by Abel Gance”, finally on screens after a 16-year restoration project!
After 16 years of hard work, Abel Gance’s epic production “Napoleon vu par Abel Gance” [Napoléon as seen by Abel Gance] was unveiled in its complete and definitive 7-hour version (the so-called “Apollo” version, i.e. the version of Napoléon shown at the Apollo Theatre in Paris in 1927), in two parts, on 4 and 5 […]
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Napoleonica the journal n°5 is out now!
The latest issue of Napoleonica the journal is now available on Cairn, free to consult, download or you can buy a print copy for 7 €. The theme of this issue is “The Napoleons. Forces of change, models of continuity”. Here are it contents: Editorial, Peter Hicks Independence, politics, and power in Chile and Argentina: attitudes of […]
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Fondation treasurer Count Nicolas Walewski made Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite
Count Nicolas Walewski, who has been a member of the board of Trustees of the Fondation Napoléon since 2004 and treasurer since 2005, was awarded the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by Chancellor Xavier Darcos at the Institut de France on Wednesday 13 March 2024. The trustees and staff of the Fondation […]
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Heritage > a visit of the Sèvres porcelain Manufactory
On Tuesday 13 February 2024, Fondation Napoléon employees had the privilege of visiting the workshops of the Manufacture de Sèvres, offering a fascinating insight into the world of fine ceramics. They were warmly welcomed by the Manufacture team, who guided them through the various workshops, and were able to observe at close quarters the […]
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