In particular, thanks to General Henri-Gatien Bertrand, today it has a historical reach that captivates enthusiasts of imperial legend. This afforded him the best education possible before beginning a military career, where he met the man who would become French Emperor: Napoleon Bonaparte.
A faithful companion in battle and in spirit, Bertrand would follow the Emperor from the first Italian campaigns through to his exile in St. The Bertrand Museum has only a model of this bronze statue. At the end of the route, visitors may discover the collections of the Bertrand Museum, a must-see stop on the tour.
However, we cannot reduce this city to its Imperial history. The poet and musician Maurice Rollinat, some of whose sheet music is held by the Bertrand Museum today, studied at this same school. There are many others, but there is one more that we must mention. Born in this department, Ernest Nivet was a student of Rodin, and a renowned sculptor, whose work is displayed today in the museum.
His sculptures and models are joined by, among others, an original plaster by Camille Claudel, Sakountala. Today, this designation attracts guests who know a lot about the Imperial period.
It also allows the city to showcase its varied heritage and talented artists who bear witness to its cultural richness.
