Napoleonic Days 2012

The re-enactment groups (about 150-200 soldiers of the french, austrian and russian army)  will arrive to Austerlitz on friday (10th august) to build their camp in the park of the Austerlitz château. On saturday they will do maneuvers and exercises in the park, and a re-enactment battle in the afternoon. A second battle will take place on sunday morning.

The event is dedicated to the 243rd anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte and to the bicentenary of the campaign of Russia in 1812.

On saturday, the traditional Napoleon Golf Cup will be held at the Austerlitz golf course; and the wine competition Grand Prix Austerlitz, at the courtyard of the castle. In the evening, a parade and fireworks with music will commemorate the anniversary of Napoleon.