Napoleonica, the Napoleon's Army at the Fort of Bard
Resorts: Bard
Bard Fortress and borough
31 May 2025 - 02 June 2025
The village and the Fort of Bard will host respectively the French and Austro-Piedmontese camps with entertainment activities directly involving the public. A small market with Napoleonic themed objects (vintage prints and original memorabilia, historic costumes, toy soldiers, artisans, etc.) has been set up in the streets of the medieval village.
The most spectacular re-enactments include the simulation of the attack on the Fort, which takes place several times during the day and at nightfall, speed races for riflemen and military parades.
The large parade ground of the fort will host on Saturday evening, the Grand Bal des citoyens: the audience can attend and participate in traditional dances, accompanied by the performance of Franco-Provençal tradition music.
The revival of the final battle, with the grouping of troops in the fortress and the surrender of the Austro-Piedmontese to the French attack, will end the commemoration on Sunday afternoon.
This event aims to become an international reference point in the context of historical re-enactments.
Sabato 31 maggio 2025
- Accesso a Napoleonica: battaglia campale, rievocazione notturna nel borgo e accesso al Forte per il Gran Bal des Citoyens con spettacolo pirotecnico € 8,00 a persona (tariffa unica); Gratuito (0/10anni)
- Accesso al Forte e agli spazi espositivi secondo le tariffe abituali;
- Cena tradizionale: primo, secondo e dolce (bevande escluse) € 25,00 a persona;
Domenica 1° giugno e lunedì 2 giugno 2025
Accesso a Napoleonica + ingresso al Forte + 2 spazi espositivi a scelta:
- € 12,00 intero;
- € 10,00 a persona (tariffa scontata, gruppi min 12 persone – convenzionati ed over 65 anni);
- € 6,00 a persona (19/25 anni);
- Gratuito (0/18 anni)L’accesso a Napoleonica è incluso nelle abituali tariffe del Forte di Bard che includono l’ingresso a mostre e musei;
Accesso a Napoleonica + ingresso al Forte + tutti i musei e le mostre:
- € 24,00 intero;
- € 12,00 (19/25 anni);
- Gratuito (0/18 anni);
Detailed programme to be added shortly.
See also

Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.