EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 28 MIN
Episode 17 - The Final Days and Return of Napoleon
from Paris in Bleu Blonde Rouge · host Claudine Hemingway
On May 5, 1821, 205 years ago, at 5:49 pm on the remote island of Saint Helene, Napoleon Bonaparte took his last breath at the young age of 51. Between 1814 and his final day in 1821, Napoleon was exiled twice. Toss in Waterloo in the middle, and his last years didn't really play out as he had hoped. In this episode, we take a closer look at his final months, battling cancer and ending in his grand return to Paris and his final resting place at Les Invalides. For more info and photos, check ClaudineHemingway.comComing to Paris? Book a walking tour or let me customize your time in Paris. ClaudineHemingway.comIG @claudinebleublonderougeFB @bleublonderouge And find my live from Paris videos and more at my YouTube channel ClaudineBleuBlondeRougeSupport the show
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
On May 5, 1821, 205 years ago, at 5:49 pm on the remote island of Saint Helene, Napoleon Bonaparte took his last breath at the young age of 51. Between 1814 and his final day in 1821, Napoleon was exiled twice. Toss in Waterloo in the middle, and his last years didn't really play out as he had hoped. In this episode, we take a closer look at his final months, battling cancer and ending in his grand return to Paris and his final resting place at Les Invalides. For more info a...
Ready to play
Episode 17 - The Final Days and Return of Napoleon
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.