Pierrefonds Castle Celebrates Empress Eugénie's Bicentennial
The Centre des monuments nationaux launches a full season at the Château de Pierrefonds, marking the 200th anniversary of Empress Eugénie's birth on May 5, 1826. The castle, reconstructed by Viollet-le-Duc for Napoleon III and Eugénie, reopens her apartments after three years of closure and reinstalls her monumental portrait in the reception hall. The program includes balls, conferences, and family workshops, running until November 2026.
Key facts
- Eugénie de Montijo was born on May 5, 1826.
- The bicentennial season is organized by the Centre des monuments nationaux.
- The Château de Pierrefonds was reconstructed by Viollet-le-Duc for the imperial couple.
- The empress's apartments reopen after three years of closure.
- Her monumental portrait returns to the reception hall.
- The season includes balls, conferences, and family workshops.
- The event runs until November 2026.
- The castle is located at Rue Viollet-le-Duc, 60350 Pierrefonds.
Entities
Artists
- Eugénie de Montijo
- Napoleon III
- Viollet-le-Duc
Institutions
- Centre des monuments nationaux
- Château de Pierrefonds
Locations
- Pierrefonds
- France