Illustration - Airbus A 320

Illustration - Airbus A 320

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. CAMPO DELL'ORO AIRPORT (NAPOLEON BONAPARTE). AIRBUS A 320 OF THE AIR CORSICA COMPANY (SECOND SECOND FRENCH AIRLINE IN NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED), WHICH PROVIDES AIR SERVICE TO CORSICA AS A TERRITORIAL CONTINUITY (CALLED PUBLIC SERVICE LINES). AN ANONYMOUS MIXED ECONOMY COMPANY WHICH THE MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER IS THE COLLECTIVITY OF CORSICA, THE AIR CORSICA COMPANY PROVIDES DAILY FLIGHTS FROM THE AIRPORTS OF MARSEILLE, NICE, PARIS-ORLY AND SEVERAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Photo by Frances Stephane/Only France/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Airbus A 320

Illustration - Airbus A 320

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. CAMPO DELL'ORO AIRPORT (NAPOLEON BONAPARTE). AIRBUS A 320 OF THE AIR CORSICA COMPANY (SECOND SECOND FRENCH AIRLINE IN NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED), WHICH PROVIDES AIR SERVICE TO CORSICA AS A TERRITORIAL CONTINUITY (CALLED PUBLIC SERVICE LINES). AN ANONYMOUS MIXED ECONOMY COMPANY WHICH THE MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER IS THE COLLECTIVITY OF CORSICA, THE AIR CORSICA COMPANY PROVIDES DAILY FLIGHTS FROM THE AIRPORTS OF MARSEILLE, NICE, PARIS-ORLY AND SEVERAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIES Photo by Frances Stephane/Only France/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Airbus A 320

Illustration - Airbus A 320

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) AJACCIO. EASY JET, LOW COAST COMPANY, AIRBUS A320 ON THE TARMAC OF THE NAOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT (EX-CAMPODELL'ORO) Photo by Frances Stephane/Only France/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Versailles

Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE, YVELINES (78) DOMAINE DE VERSAILLES, THE PALACE, THE CORONATION ROOM, CORONATION OF THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE IN NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS DECEMBER 2, 1804, BY DAVID ARTIST PAINTER Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Ajaccio

Illustration - Ajaccio

FRANCE, CORSE DU SUD (2A) REGION AJACCIO, AJACCIO, MAISON BONAPARTE, WHERE THE FUTURE EMPEROR WAS BORN AUGUST 15, 1769 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. AFTER 3 YEARS OF RESTORATION, THE PALAIS FESCH REOPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC AS ONE OF FRANCE'S GREAT FINE ARTS MUSEUMS, WITH THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF ITALIAN PAINTINGS AFTER THAT OF THE LOUVRE, AND ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE SERIES OF PORTRAITS OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY. CURATOR PHILIPPE COSTAMAGNA IN FRONT OF MATHIAS STOMER'S PAINTING OF THE SACRIFICE OF ISAAC. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. COSTUME EXPO AT THE MAISON BONAPARTE (BONAPARTE HOUSE MUSEUM) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE DU SUD (2A) EXTREME SOUTH REGION. BONIFACIO. THE CITADEL. THE MAISON BONAPARTE (RUE DORIA) IN THE HEART OF THE CITADEL. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. COSTUME EXPO AT THE MAISON BONAPARTE (BONAPARTE HOUSE MUSEUM). PRINCESS BONAPARTE, WIDOW OF INDIRECT DESCENDENT OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY, VISIT THE MUSEUM Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. COSTUME EXPO AT THE MAISON BONAPARTE (BONAPARTE HOUSE MUSEUM) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. SOUTH-CORSICA (2A) AJACCIO. NAPOLEON STATUE ON DE GAULLE SQUARE (ALSO CALLED DIAMANT SQUARE). THE MONUMENT WAS ERECTED UNDER THE SECOND EMPIRE, TO HONOR THE GLORY OF THE FIRST NAPOLEON AND HIS BROTHERS Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. COSTUME EXPO AT THE MAISON BONAPARTE (BONAPARTE HOUSE MUSEUM). PRINCESS BONAPARTE, WIDOW OF INDIRECT DESCENDENT OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY, VISIT THE MUSEUM Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. PLACE FOCH (KNOWN AS PALMS SQUARE). STATUE OF NAPOLEON IN ROMAN CONSUL TOGA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. PLACE FOCH (KNOWN AS PALMS SQUARE). STATUE OF NAPOLEON IN ROMAN CONSUL TOGA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. SOUTH-CORSICA (2A) AJACCIO. NAPOLEON STATUE ON DE GAULLE SQUARE (ALSO CALLED DIAMANT SQUARE). THE MONUMENT WAS ERECTED UNDER THE SECOND EMPIRE, TO HONOR THE GLORY OF THE FIRST NAPOLEON AND HIS BROTHERS Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. SOUTH-CORSICA (2A) AJACCIO. NAPOLEON STATUE ON DE GAULLE SQUARE (ALSO CALLED DIAMANT SQUARE). THE MONUMENT WAS ERECTED UNDER THE SECOND EMPIRE, TO HONOR THE GLORY OF THE FIRST NAPOLEON AND HIS BROTHERS Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. MONUMENT TO THE GLORY OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON, AS A COLONEL OF THE GUARD, AT THE END OF THE COURS GRANVAL, ON THE PLACE D'AUSTERLITZ, ALSO KNOWN AS THE PLACE DU CASONE. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. AFTER 3 YEARS OF RESTORATION, THE PALAIS FESCH REOPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC AS ONE OF FRANCE'S GREAT FINE ARTS MUSEUMS, WITH THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF ITALIAN PAINTINGS AFTER THAT OF THE LOUVRE, AND ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE SERIES OF PORTRAITS OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY. CURATOR PHILIPPE COSTAMAGNA IN FRONT OF MATHIAS STOMER'S PAINTING OF THE SACRIFICE OF ISAAC. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE-DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO- NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT. EASY JET AIRBUS A320 DEPARTURE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE-DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO- NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT. EASY JET AIRBUS A320 DEPARTURE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE-DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO- NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT. EASY JET AIRBUS A320 DEPARTURE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE-DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO- NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT. EASY JET AIRBUS A320 DEPARTURE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE-DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO- NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT. EASY JET AIRBUS A320 DEPARTURE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) AJACCIO. EASY JET, LOW COAST COMPANY, AIRBUS A320 ON THE TARMAC OF THE NAOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT (EX-CAMPODELL'ORO) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE AIRPORT. AIRBUS A320 PLANE OF AIR FRANCE, FRENCH NATIONAL COMPANY Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. CORSE DU SUD (2A) AJACCIO. NAPOLEON-BONAPARTE AIRPORT. AIRBUS A 319 PLANE FROM EASY LOW COAST COMPANY AT DEPARTURE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

Handout photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Zelensky met at the Villa Bonaparte, which houses the French embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, said the French presidency, adding that the meeting ended at around 13:45 local time, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

Handout photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Zelensky met at the Villa Bonaparte, which houses the French embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, said the French presidency, adding that the meeting ended at around 13:45 local time, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

Handout photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Zelensky met at the Villa Bonaparte, which houses the French embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, said the French presidency, adding that the meeting ended at around 13:45 local time, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

Handout photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Zelensky met at the Villa Bonaparte, which houses the French embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, said the French presidency, adding that the meeting ended at around 13:45 local time, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

Handout photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Zelensky met at the Villa Bonaparte, which houses the French embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, said the French presidency, adding that the meeting ended at around 13:45 local time, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

President Macron and Zelensky meet after the Pope s funeral in Rome

Handout photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Zelensky met at the Villa Bonaparte, which houses the French embassy to the Holy See in Rome, Italy, said the French presidency, adding that the meeting ended at around 13:45 local time, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Robert Sarah (Guinea) at the Villa Bonaparte (French Embassy to the Holy See) in Rome, Italy on December 6, 2014. - Sarah is known for his criticism of Pope Francis' liturgical reforms and strong adherence to traditional Catholic teachings. His firm stance on preserving the Latin Mass has made him a favorite among traditionalists. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Robert Sarah (Guinea) at the Villa Bonaparte (French Embassy to the Holy See) in Rome, Italy on December 6, 2014. - Sarah is known for his criticism of Pope Francis' liturgical reforms and strong adherence to traditional Catholic teachings. His firm stance on preserving the Latin Mass has made him a favorite among traditionalists. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Robert Sarah (Guinea) at the Villa Bonaparte (French Embassy to the Holy See) in Rome, Italy on December 6, 2014. - Sarah is known for his criticism of Pope Francis' liturgical reforms and strong adherence to traditional Catholic teachings. His firm stance on preserving the Latin Mass has made him a favorite among traditionalists. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wax Statues At Musee Grevin - Paris

Wax Statues At Musee Grevin - Paris

Illustration of Napoleon Ier Bonaparte French Emperor wax statue at the Musee Grevin in Paris, France on June 18, 2024. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wax Statues At Musee Grevin - Paris

Wax Statues At Musee Grevin - Paris

Illustration of Napoleon Ier Bonaparte French Emperor wax statue at the Musee Grevin in Paris, France on June 18, 2024. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Port Of Marseille

Illustration Port Of Marseille

The former ferry Napoleon Bonaparte is being renovated in the port of Marseille, France, on April 13, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Port Of Marseille

Illustration Port Of Marseille

The Saipem Constellation ship (L) and former Napoleon Bonaparte ferry dock in naval construction forms in Marseille, France, on April 13, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-BEIJING-NAPOLEON-PALACES-ANTIQUES-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-NAPOLEON-PALACES-ANTIQUES-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240330) -- BEIJING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people visiting the exhibition titled "Meet Napoleon: The Disappeared Palaces" at the Meet You Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 29, 2024. An exhibition consisting of valuable artifacts from the residences of Napoleon Bonaparte debuted in Beijing on Friday, as one of the activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. TO GO WITH "Antiques from Napoleon's palaces exhibited in Beijing" (Xinhua/Luo Xin)

Russia commemorates victory over Napoleon

Russia commemorates victory over Napoleon

BORODINO, Russia - Russia's 1812 battle against French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is reenacted in Borodino, west of Moscow, on Sept. 2, 2012, in an event to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Russian victory.

How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature

STORY: How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Gokyay Chess Museum 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): AKIN GOKYAY, Curator and founder of Gokyay Chess Museum STORYLINE: In the old town of Türkiye's capital city, a one-of-a-kind chess museum offers visitors a journey through time and space with a wide variety of sets representing diverse cultures and traditions from across the world. The war between Napoleon Bonaparte and the British, renowned battles in the Ottoman period, blockbusters like the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, and even the iconic cartoon series Smurfs and Asterix -- to name a few of the sets on display in the Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum, which houses 727 chess sets collected from 110 countries and regions. Some sets from China are particularly interesting, such as the chessmen replica of Terracotta Warriors, the life-size statues that guarded the tomb of China's first emperor

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) and his wife Brigitte Macron (L) leave the Saint-Louis cathedral in the Invalides National Hotel after attending a ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's death with Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon (2L) and his wife Princess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (R) in Paris, France, 05 May 2021. 200 years ago, French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) died in exile on the island of Saint Helena on 05 May 1821. Official commemorations of the bicentenary of his death spark controversy in France among those who consider him to represent a dark part of the country's history and those who support his legacy. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

General view of Napoleon Bonaparte's Tomb at hotel des Invalides for the celebrate the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st, on May 5, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

General view of Napoleon Bonaparte's Tomb at hotel des Invalides for the celebrate the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st, on May 5, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron (CR) and his wife Brigitte Macron (CL) stand in front of Napoleon's tomb during a ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of French Emperor 's death under the dome of the Saint-Louis cathedral in the Invalides National Hotel in Paris, France, 05 May 2021. 200 years ago, French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) died in exile on the island of Saint Helena on 05 May 1821. Official commemorations of the bicentenary of his death spark controversy in France among those who consider him to represent a dark part of the country's history and those who support his legacy. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron (3R) and his wife Brigitte Macron (2R) leaves the Saint-Louis cathedral in the Invalides National Hotel after attending a ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's death with Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon (CL) and his wife Princess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (CR) in Paris, France, 05 May 2021. 200 years ago, French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) died in exile on the island of Saint Helena on 05 May 1821. Official commemorations of the bicentenary of his death spark controversy in France among those who consider him to represent a dark part of the country's history and those who support his legacy. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

Ceremony for the bicentennial of Napoleon's death - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron (CR) and his wife Brigitte Macron (CL) stand in front of Napoleon's tomb during a ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of French Emperor 's death under the dome of the Saint-Louis cathedral in the Invalides National Hotel in Paris, France, 05 May 2021. 200 years ago, French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) died in exile on the island of Saint Helena on 05 May 1821. Official commemorations of the bicentenary of his death spark controversy in France among those who consider him to represent a dark part of the country's history and those who support his legacy. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

General view of Napoleon Bonaparte's Tomb at hotel des Invalides for the celebrate the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st, on May 5, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

Celebration of the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st - Paris.

General view of Napoleon Bonaparte's Tomb at hotel des Invalides for the celebrate the bicentenary of the anniversary of the death of Emperor Napoleon 1st, on May 5, 2021 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM