AHC/WI: A Surviving (First) French Empire

The empire founded by Napoleon only lasted for around a decade. But what if it managed to survive up to the present day? What PODs are required for this to happen? And how will Imperial France develop throughout the years?
 
The empire founded by Napoleon only lasted for around a decade. But what if it managed to survive up to the present day? What PODs are required for this to happen? And how will Imperial France develop throughout the years?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cape_Finisterre_(1805)

While before Trafalgar this battle, or rather the Admirals failure to push on to Brest ended any hopes of invading England. Have it either won or have the Admiral push on and England may fall. Without Britain the Continental System is uneccesary meaning no invasion of Russia.
 
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