In 1800 Napoleon was already seeing himself as the king of the world, and New Holland was one of the most captivating place on earth. These two were made for each other.
I recently travelled to the French countryside to gain an insight into the life of my ancestors. I found everything I needed to know at the Ecomuseum of Gascon Country Life in Toujouse (south west France), which opened the door to the past for me.