2014 marks the two hundred year anniversary of the landing of the French Captain Napoleon Bonaparte on Elba Island.
On May 4th 1814, Napoleon was sent here in exile but managed to create quite a wonderful life here during his ten month stay. He did great work in transforming Elba island into a commercial hub and vastly improved the education, government, Industrial and transport systems here.
He was endeared by the people and this Bicentennial marks that in a ten month series of exciting events!
Come and stay in a stunning villa in Marina di Campo on Elba Island where you can easily tour around and experience all the delights this Tuscan archipelago gem has to offer!
On May 4th 1814, Napoleon was sent here in exile but managed to create quite a wonderful life here during his ten month stay. He did great work in transforming Elba island into a commercial hub and vastly improved the education, government, Industrial and transport systems here.
He was endeared by the people and this Bicentennial marks that in a ten month series of exciting events!
Come and stay in a stunning villa in Marina di Campo on Elba Island where you can easily tour around and experience all the delights this Tuscan archipelago gem has to offer!
Why not come on vacation to Elba Island off the coast of Tuscany go on a tour of the places where Napoleon stayed and created his visionary plans for Elba Island or witness a fun re-enactment of the French captain’s landing at Portoferraio.
Taste delicious food available at the many colourful public events here across the ten month festival and learn all about the incredible months of Napoleon’s life here.
Taste delicious food available at the many colourful public events here across the ten month festival and learn all about the incredible months of Napoleon’s life here.
Elba Island also offers many other wonderful activities to engage in during your stay here. Lots of water sports like snorkelling and sea kayaking are available along the islands many Blue Flag beaches.
Come and enjoy this magnificent festival for yourself and enjoy all that this fabulous island has to offer by way of culture, food and scenery!
Come and enjoy this magnificent festival for yourself and enjoy all that this fabulous island has to offer by way of culture, food and scenery!
Photo credits
picture 3: ByB / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 3: ByB / CC BY-SA 3.0
