Learn about the rich tradition of heraldry and find inspiration in the symbols of the Emperor Napoleon’s shield to design your own unique coat of arms.
Participate in a creative workshop on heraldry, inspired by the coat of arms of Napoleon’s First Empire as we celebrate the opening of the exhibition Napoleon and Paris. Discover the traditions and protocols surrounding this system of symbols and mottoes. Find out why the French emperor chose particular emblems to signal a break with the monarchy of the Ancien Régime: the Eagle, the Bee, the Chain of the Legion of Honor, the Hand of Justice and the other strong symbols. Then design a one-of-a-kind coat of arms to reflect your own personal history and represent your values.
Image: Skryl Sergey