Two centuries after his downfall, Napoleon remains both revered and controversial in France — but above all, unavoidable.

However, it was not completed until 1836. By this time Napoleon had been banished to Elba. He could never see the Arc de ...

The Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation. Now over 100 relics are on display in Paris ...

Not far from the Arc de Triomphe monument dedicated to the general's victories, Djamal Oussedik, 22, shrugged: “Everyone grows up with Napoleon, for better or worse.

Not far from the Arc de Triomphe monument dedicated to the general's victories, Djamal Oussedik, 22, shrugged: “Everyone grows up with Napoleon, for better or worse. Some people admire him ...

Not far from the Arc de Triomphe monument dedicated to the general's victories, Djamal Oussedik, 22, shrugged: “Everyone grows up with Napoleon, for better or worse.

Not far from the Arc de Triomphe monument dedicated to the general’s victories, Djamal Oussedik, 22, shrugged: “Everyone grows up with Napoleon, for better or worse.

Not far from the Arc de Triomphe monument dedicated to the general's victories, Djamal Oussedik, 22, shrugged: "Everyone grows up with Napoleon, for better or worse.

Not far from the Arc de Triomphe monument dedicated to the general's victories, Djamal Oussedik, 22, shrugged: “Everyone grows up with Napoleon, for better or worse. Some people admire him, others ...