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210th anniversary of Napoleon’s landing at Golfe-Juan

The 210th anniversary of Napoleon's landing at Golfe-Juan is marked by major events. It takes place on March 1, 2025.

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Program of the 210th anniversary of Napoleon’s landing at Golfe-Juan

At 10:30 am, re-enactment of Napoleon's landing at Golfe-Juan, Plage du Soleil, with skiffs, pointus and sailboats. Troops review, followed by a parade of 350 Napoleonic soldiers in period uniforms, around 11 a.m.
At 3pm, re-enactment of the Battle of Ulm (1805).
At 6pm, "Le Soleil d'Austerlitz" show.

Animations at the imperial village on the Old Port, Avenue des Frères Roustan.

Conferences (french language)
12:00: Conference by Gaston Leroux-Lenci, historian, general secretary of the Souvenir napoléonien, "Pauvre Docteur Guillotin!"
2:00 pm: Lecture by Jean Fontanelli, "Golfe-Juan, le 1er mars 1815".
5:00 pm: Lecture by Eric Teyssier, University professor and writer,
"Napoleon and the 100 days".
Tour of the bivouac, with historical tents and Napoleonic soldiers.
Exhibitions, piano concerts "Napoléon, mécène des Arts" by Julien Belmonte, 19th-century imperial dances, period weapons, etc.

Imperial Village

Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Aisha Mahmood says:

July 2026 27 at 8h22

The 210th anniversary of Napoleon’s landing at Golfe-Juan is quite a significant event, marked by major events on March 1, 2025. I was particularly intrigued by the historical significance of this location, having visited the French Riviera coastline with my family last summer. We stumbled upon a beautiful marina near Vallauris, which seemed like a hidden gem, and I couldn’t help but think of the rich history that surrounds this area. The parallel between the historical landing sites and the modern-day marinas is something I have been thinking about because it highlights the blend of history and modernity that the French Riviera embodies. As a Muslim family, we also appreciated the availability of halal food options in the area, which made our trip even more enjoyable. I wonder, will the anniversary events include any nods to the multiculturalism of the region, and how will they balance the historical commemoration with the modern-day attractions that draw tourists to the area?

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