Joséphine’s personality was shaped by History, yet she in turn greatly influenced her era. Her prominent role beside her husband led her to embody the values of the Empire while pursuing a passionate interest in the arts, refined fashion, furniture, and jewelry.

Mirroring Joséphine—at once an icon and timeless—the scenography incorporates period references, such as gilded accents and powdery hues, expressed through a contemporary design vocabulary.

The initial sections follow a simple, linear path representing the stretching of time and Joséphine’s rise to the coronation. Visitors then enter a grand space with proportions fitting for a sovereign.

There she stands, embodied by her gown. The exhibition continues through her passions: items from her private collections occupy the space, displayed like treasures in showcase vitrines. Finally, the layout returns to a linear path guiding visitors toward a final portrait of the extraordinary woman that was Joséphine.