2021, the year of Napoleon
The year 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon I, who died on May 5, 1821. Many commemorative events are taking place this year, especially in Paris. It 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 the family.
The exhibition event: Napoleon – Grande Halle de la Villette (Paris 19th)
- The exhibition event at La Villette
- Every day until September 19
- Ideal from 8 years old
- Reservation required
The family guided tour “In the boots of Napoleon” (at the Musée des Invalides, Paris 7th)
- Investigation tour led by tour guides specializing in young people
- Public, private or school tours
- Ideal for 8 -14 year olds
- To find out who Bonaparte was, how he became Napoleon and what legacies he left us
And also the other exhibitions dedicated to Napoleon:
- “Napoleon is no more”: the exhibition looks back at the major subjects surrounding Napoleon’s death. Until October 31, 2021 at the Musée de l’Armée.
- Napoleon? Again! – From Marina Abramović to Yan Pei-Ming” : this exhibition offers today’s artists the opportunity to reveal their view of the figure of Napoleon. Until February 13, 2022 at the Musée de l’Armée.
The Enigma Walk “In the footsteps of Napoleon”
- Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon in Paris
- Equipped with your logbook, set off on a fun and cultural treasure hunt
- Route between the Tuileries Garden and the Invalides
- For all audiences (from 7/8 years old for children)
- 20% discount with the code FAMILINPROMO
Sound and light: Night at the Invalides “Napoleon, the flight of the eagle”
- Great sound and light show in the courtyard of the Invalides (Paris 7th)
- Watch after dark, a great historical, musical, and digital show
- Discover the Napoleonic epic on the facades of the Hôtel des Invalides
- A show for all audiences, recommended for children. from 10 years old
- Tuesday to Saturday, in July at 10:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. in August
- A 50-minute show from July 7 to August 26, 2021
And also, if you like History…
Museum of the Legion of Honour and the Orders of Chivalry
UNESCO Headquarters Tour: Tickets & Information
The Fragonard Perfume Museum
Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
The Musée de l’Homme
Musée de l’Armée: Les Invalides Paris
The City of Architecture and Heritage
Tutankhamun Paris Escape Game: Pharaonic Immersive Experience
Victor Hugo’s house
Myths and secrets of the Bastille (guided tour)
The Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité
Museum of the Liberation, Jean Moulin and General Leclerc
Paris, mysteries and legends (guided tour)
The Jean-Sans-Peur Tower
The Cluny Museum
The Egypt of the Pharaohs: From Khufu to Ramesses II
AURA Invalids
The National Maritime Museum
The Hôtel de la Marine
