Dernier Quartier Général de Napoléon

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The ground is hard.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps at the entrance.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter. The counter is at a suitable height.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• Most passageways are wide enough.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Adapted toilet

• The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Exhibition

• The scenography features glass furniture (at a suitable height and angle) or a simple base for displaying collection items and objects.

• The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• The last room with the film does not have a designated area, but is wheelchair accessible next to the benches.

Access road from the car park

• From the car park, there is a step between 2 and 4 cm high before the gate.

Vertical movement

• Ramps provide access to all areas. These are secure but a little steep. They can be climbed with assistance.

Adapted toilet

• The toilet is poorly equipped.

Exhibition

• Outside, the stage and orchard are accessible with assistance via access ramps.

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

• Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

Access road from the car park

• There are seats along the route.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• The floor is hard.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.

• The main entrance is accessible; there are no steps.

Reception

• Cane chairs are available at reception for visitors.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy almost everywhere.

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars, which is easy to find and use.

• There is a washbasin in the accessible toilet.

Exhibition

• The exhibition features glass furniture (at a suitable height and angle) or simple pedestals to display the collection and objects.

Access road from the car park

• The route from the car park to the reception is level, with the exception of a small 2-4 cm kerb approximately 2 m before the entrance gate.

Vertical movement

The museum rooms are located on the ground floor and are equipped with secure access ramps that require assistance. Staff are available to help.

Exhibition

• Outside, the stage and orchard are accessible via ramps.

Access road from the car park

• Guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles to movement.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are accepted at no extra charge.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable and is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet and not enclosed by glass.

• A member of staff is available to assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Dangerous objects on the route are secured.

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The layout is simple and intuitive.

Exhibition

• The museum offers visually impaired visitors and their companions a themed tour that combines audio description, tactile aids and the opportunity to touch several exhibits (the bust, statue and bed of the Emperor, country furniture, the wounded eagle, a rifle and a miniature cannon). This guided tour is led by two museum staff members and is designed for groups of 4 to 8 visually impaired people and their companions. The theme of this 1 hour 20 minute tour is : ‘The Emperor's last project : from its conception at the Caillou farm to its execution by thousands of men’. Price : £70 for the guided tour + museum admission (free for accompanying persons).

• Visitors with visual impairments can also visit the museum independently. The route is made safe by tactile paving on the floor.

• Adapted features are in place : mechanical controls (buttons to press, objects to lift and turn, etc.), audio system in the rooms, audio guide in five languages, objects to touch, and Braille signage.

• The outdoor areas (platform and orchard) are not part of the museum tour and therefore do not affect accessibility for this category.

Reception

• At the reception, there is a piece of furniture protruding from the left wall within the first metre of the entrance to this room. It is at the same height as the pool.

Vertical movement

• Ramps provide access to all areas. These are secure but a little steep.

Access road from the car park

• Natural or artificial guide lines facilitate movement.

• There are no obstacles.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around and get your bearings.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• There is a spotlight above the entrance door, which could be a problem in this category when it is dark. However, this is not a problem as the museum only opens until 5pm in winter.

• There is a bell at the entrance to call for assistance.

Reception

• The reception is not located in the logical continuation of the route, but there are detectable guide lines.

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

• An adapted map of the premises is available.

• A contact person is available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is unobstructed.

• The contrast between the floor and walls facilitates circulation.

• Lighting is sufficient and continuous.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Exhibition

• The museum offers visually impaired visitors and their companions a themed tour that combines audio description, tactile aids and the opportunity to touch several exhibits (the bust, statue and bed of the Emperor, country furniture, the wounded eagle, a rifle and a miniature cannon). This guided tour is led by two museum staff members and is designed for groups of 4 to 8 visually impaired people and their companions. The theme of this 1 hour 20 minute tour is : ‘The Emperor's last project : from its conception at the Caillou farm to its execution by thousands of men’. Price : £70 for the guided tour + museum admission (free for accompanying persons).

• Visitors with visual impairments can also visit the museum independently. The route is made safe by tactile paving on the floor.

• Adapted features are available : mechanical controls (buttons to press, objects to lift and turn, etc.), audio commentary in the rooms, audio guides in five languages, objects to touch and Braille signage.

Vertical movement

• Ramps provide access to all areas. These are secure but a little steep.

Exhibition

• An audio guide is available, but it does not automatically adapt to the visitor's progress.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door, which is easy to find and use.

Reception

• The reception area is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• There is a video presentation in sign language.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the building.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

• It is possible to see if a toilet is occupied or free.

Exhibition

• Various devices are in place : mechanical controls (buttons to press, objects to lift or turn, etc.), different visual environments, and contrasting multilingual signs.

• Deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors can enjoy their visit independently thanks to a video guide with sign language and French subtitles. This provides access to the audio guide content (included in the admission price). The film recounting the history of the farmhouse and its buildings is also signed.

Reception

• Staff are trained to welcome deaf people, but not temporary workers who often work at weekends.

Car park

• Parking is free.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet, open, well lit and allows for lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

Lighting

• The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The site is quiet and easy to understand.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Sanitary facilities

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Exhibition

• Various devices are in place: mechanical controls (buttons to press, objects to lift or turn, etc.), different visual environments, contrasting multilingual signs.

• Deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors can enjoy their visit independently thanks to a video guide with sign language and French subtitles. This provides access to the audio guide content (included in the admission price). The film recounting the history of the farmhouse and its buildings is also signed.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• There is a doorbell near the door, which is easy to find and use.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around.

Sanitary facilities

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• Various features are in place : mechanical controls (buttons to press, objects to lift or turn, etc.), audio system in the rooms, different visual environments, contrasting multilingual signs.

• Visitors can explore independently using a video guide with sign language and French subtitles. This provides access to the audio guide content in five languages (included in the admission price). The film recounting the history of the farmhouse and its buildings is also signed.

Entrance

• There is an intercom without a video screen.

Vertical movement

• Ramps provide access to all areas. These are secure but a little steep.