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A Second English Empire
May 20 2027 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Guided tour as part of Millennium, 1000 years of Franco-British history
This tour explores the fate of Napoleon III, Empress Eugénie, and the Imperial Prince through the lens of Franco-British relations in the 19th century.
Linked to Queen Victoria by privileged political and personal relationships, they contribute to the rapprochement between France and the United Kingdom. After the fall of the Second Empire, the imperial family finds refuge in England, where the last chapter of their history is written. The tour also highlights their role in the rise of seaside tourism in France, a development that permanently transforms the Côte d’Opale and particularly benefits the Château d’Hardelot.
Practical information:
All audiences
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: from €5 to €10
This tour explores the fate of Napoleon III, Empress Eugénie, and the Imperial Prince through the lens of Franco-British relations in the 19th century.
Linked to Queen Victoria by privileged political and personal relationships, they contribute to the rapprochement between France and the United Kingdom. After the fall of the Second Empire, the imperial family finds refuge in England, where the last chapter of their history is written. The tour also highlights their role in the rise of seaside tourism in France, a development that permanently transforms the Côte d’Opale and particularly benefits the Château d’Hardelot.
Practical information:
All audiences
Duration: 1 hour
Fee: from €5 to €10