Photo credit - Rencontres Napoléoniennes de Brienne-le-Château, Jean-Marc Livet
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Napoleon Tinqueux festival in Reims

Photo credit - Rencontres Napoléoniennes de Brienne-le-Château, Jean-Marc Livet
Photo credit – Rencontres Napoléoniennes de Brienne-le-Château, Jean-Marc Livet

Who? City of Tinqueux

What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts.

When? 5th and 6th April

Where? Around the city of Tinqueux

How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com

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