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LVMH 2021 . Wa t c h e s & J e w e l r y

C H A U M E T

An ex h ibition devoted to the (ex tra)ord in ar y stor y

of Joseph ine and Napoleon

To commemorate the bicentenary of Napoleon s death, Chaumet retraces the highlights of this legendary emperor and Empress Josephine s life together. The Maison s founder was a privileged witness to their romance, and its exhibition Josephine and Napoleon: An (extra)ordinary story, displayed in the grand salons of Chaumet s iconic 12 place Vendôme location,

showcases over 150 pieces of jewelry, paintings, works of art, love letters and historic documents. As well as the Maison s own archive pieces, the exhibition features loans from prestigious public and private collections, such as the Royal House of Denmark s sovereign collection, and those of the Louvre and the Palace of Fontainebleau s national museum.