French domains of Saint Helena
French estate on Saint Helena island
French domains of Saint Helena
The French domains of Saint Helena (French: Domaines français de Sainte-Hélène, pronounced [dɔmɛn fʁɑ̃sɛ də sɛ̃t elɛn]) is an estate of 14 ha (35 acres or 0.14 km2), in three separate parts, on the island of Saint Helena within the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The three properties are owned by the Government of France via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and are administered by a non-profit company, Saint Helena Napoleonic Heritage Ltd, which undertakes their management and maintenance. These consist of: Longwood House The small pavilion Briars Valley of the Tomb These places are connected with the exile of Napoleon in Saint Helena. They house a museum and displays on the life of the Emperor. Buildings have been restored as closely as possible to the state that they had in the Napoleonic period. They receive about 6,000 visitors annually. The Fondation Napoléon has supported the preservation of the sites, notably contributing to a €2.2 million...
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