Imperial March Procession
Attendees line the streets to watch historical reenactors in full uniform, military music and cannon demonstrations.
~15:30
Napoleonic Days
Journées Napoléoniennes
Corte, France
Sep 26, 2026Expected
Each year, the Corsican town of Corte celebrates the island's ties to Napoleon Bonaparte with the free Journées Napoléoniennes. Reenactments, talks, and festivity recall the emperor's Corsican roots, in a celebration staged by the city to honor a figure woven into the island's own story.
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Sep 15
Sep 18
Historical Lecture
Audience hears a lecture by a historian (e.g. on Napoleon’s legends) as part of the evening program
~18:00
Where it happens
Mairie de Corte (Cours Paoli)
Corte, France
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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REGIONAL HISTORY & CIVIC HERITAGE
Napoleonic Days
Journées Napoléoniennes
Corte, France
Each year, the Corsican town of Corte celebrates the island's ties to Napoleon Bonaparte with the free Journées Napoléoniennes. Reenactments, talks, and festivity recall the emperor's Corsican roots, in a celebration staged by the city to honor a figure woven into the island's own story.
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Organized by the city’s cultural office, the festival aims to 'rehabilitate the Emperor in the Paoline city', honoring Napoleon as an important figure in Corsican history. It highlights the Napoleonic era in a town closely connected to the Bonaparte family: Napoleon’s mother and brother had ties to Corte, and his family was friends with Corsican leader Pascal Paoli. Music of the First Empire and period dances reinforce the lo...
Key moments to know
Sep 15~15:30Expected
Imperial March Procession
Attendees line the streets to watch historical reenactors in full uniform, military music and cannon demonstrations.
Sep 18~18:00Expected
Historical Lecture
Audience hears a lecture by a historian (e.g. on Napoleon’s legends) as part of the evening program
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Participate quietly in parades and respect reenactors and veterans; follow instructions by organizers.
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Sep 26, 2026
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Corte
Corsica
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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