Malmaison - Josephine Castle

Napoleon and Josephine.

Everyone knows their love story. Love of an extraordinary man and an extraordinary woman Books have been written about their union, numerous films have been made. The more interesting it is to visit the places where they lived, where they were happy and unhappy. Where was the fate of a great empire. The castle of Malmaison chose Josephine during the time of the consulate, here she continued to arrange receptions, being Imiratrix, here she later lived alone after divorce, here she grew roses and bred black swans, and also hosted Russian Tsar Alexander I. Here she died in the year of the Emperor's exile to the Elbe. Her magnificent tomb is located nearby in a local church. Napoleon himself was tied to the castle. Although, at the zenith of fame, he chose Fontainebleau Castle for his official residence, it was here that he spent the most time in Malmeson, a total of 3 years, 12 months and 10 days. It was here that he came before his exile to St. Helena. Farewell to France, Slava and Josephine. A visit to the castle and tomb of Josephine thematically can be combined with a dedication to the castle of Fontainebleau and the tomb of Napoleon. And geographically convenient to combine with a visit to the castle of San Germain-en-le and (or) with a visit to the castle of Alexandre Dumas - Monte Cristo.