In French history, Austerlitz is acknowledged as an impressive military victory, and in the 19th century, when fascination with the First Empire was at its height, the battle was revered by the likes of Victor Hugo, who "in the depth of thoughts" was hearing the "noise of the heavy cannon rolling towards Austerlitz."
În istoria franceză, Austerlitz este recunoscut drept o victorie militară impresionantă, iar în secolul 19, când fascinația față de Primul Imperiu era la apogeu, bătălia a fost venerată de cei ca Victor Hugo, care "în adâncul gândurilor " auzea "zgomotul tunurilor grele îndreptându-se spre Austerlitz."