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Where did Napoleon III live after he was released from German captivity?

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Portrait of Napoleon III in a dark military uniform with gold epaulettes, a red sash, and medals, set against a deep red background. Painted by Hippolyte Flandrin. — Napoleon III Napoleon III, detail of a portrait by Hippolyte Flandrin, 1862; in the Versailles Museum.

After being released from German captivity following his surrender at the Battle of Sedan, Napoleon III went to live in England. Specifically, he resided in Chislehurst, Kent, where he remained until his death in 1873.123