Musée Napoléon

About the museum

The museum is housed in the Manoir de la Pommerie in Cendrieux, in Périgord. Prince Victor Napoléon, grandson of Napoleon I's youngest brother, had gathered and catalogued a substantial set of family objects tracing the history of the two empires. On his death in 1926, these souvenirs passed to his children.

In 1949, his daughter Princess Marie-Clotilde, married to Count de Witt, settled at La Pommerie. In 1976, Prince Napoléon and Countess de Witt handed over a significant part of this heritage to the state. In 1998, more than 150 objects from the collection that had remained in the family were listed as historic monuments.

In 1999, Count Baudouin de Witt and his wife Isabelle opened their home to the public to show this collection, until then little known. The manor itself is entered on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.

The museum presents more than 500 objects, paintings and sculptures. A donation in 2018 added dioramas of scenes from the imperial era, made up of around 3,000 lead figurines produced and painted by Jean-Pierre Brand. The Friends of the Musée Napoléon association supports the development of the site.

Highlights

• More than 500 objects, paintings and sculptures of the imperial family
• More than 150 pieces listed as historic monuments
• Dioramas of imperial-era scenes with around 3,000 lead figurines
• Guided visit of a Périgord manor house listed as a historic monument

Permanent exhibition

• Collection permanente du Musée Napoléon – Souvenirs, paintings, sculptures and weapons of the imperial family, with dioramas of the Napoleonic era.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Famille de Witt (collection privée) ; association des Amis du Musée Napoléon

Admission & discounts

Adult rate of €11, as stated on the museum's website.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum states that its teams pay attention to the accessibility of the site, which is regularly certified by Picto Access.

Kids & families

The Grand Périgueux tourist office mentions miniature battle scenes that appeal to children and adults alike.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

A shop sells books and casts made by a member of the association.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Plan your visit