'Napoleonland': France's elaborate new amusement park?

A former French minister is planning a historical theme park dedicated to Napoleon, complete with battle re-enactments and guillotines

In lieu of a museum, a French leader plans to erect a theme park in Napoleon's honor — guillotining of Louis XVI included.
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History buffs, rejoice: If ambitious French politico Yves Jégo gets his way, France will soon have a theme park dedicated to one of the country's most controversial leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte. The proposed park, "Napoleonland," would cost roughly $280 million and feature re-enactments of some of Napoleon's greatest battles, among other attractions like museums, eateries, and gift shops. Here's what you need to know about the park Jégo hopes will "rival Disneyland":

Why Napoleonland?

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Samantha Rollins

Samantha Rollins is TheWeek.com's news editor. She has previously worked for The New York Times and TIME and is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.