Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Society & Culture:Places & Travel
Today Annie Sargent talks with Brian Revel about a trip he took in France with his father on the theme of the Napoleon Route.
The Villages on the Napoleon RouteThis route takes visitors from the Mediterranean all the way to Grenoble in the Alps. It is spectacular because the landscapes are ever changing and often breathtaking.
The big hits are the village of Castellane in the Verdon, Tauleanne, Senez and Barrême, Chabrieres, Sisteron, Gap and all the way up the Rhone.
And since it's all tied to the steps of a fallen Emperor making his way back up to Paris to reclaim what he saw as his rightful place makes it a wonderful story.
Accommodations Recommended in this EpisodeLa Maison du Bois Doré B&B in Montagnac-Montpezat
For a Deeper Dive into the Napoleon RouteDes Racines et des Ailes brief summary of the Napoleon Route on YouTube (in French).
The authentic way to retrace the steps of Napoleon is to walk it. This is the walking path between Castellae and Sisteron called GR 406.
You'd rather ride or drive it? Look for la Route des Grandes Alpes between Lac Léman in Switzerland and Nice.
You get the idea, there are many ways to do this!
Bastille Day in ParisBrian spent Bastille Day in Paris and shares tips on where to stand to watch the parade. It is also quite different in Paris than in other parts of France.
A visit to Lautrec in the Tarn, Episode 417
The Life and Times of Jean-François Champollion, Episode 416
Following the Tour de France, Episode 415
Berthe Morisot an Artist who Defied Conventions, Episode 414
Travel Fast and Slow in Brittany and Paris, Episode 413
Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Tumultuous Life
Watching a stage of the Tour de France in France, Episode 411
Classic French Soups, Episode 410
French Professor Visits France
Standing Stones around Carnac in Brittany, Episode 408
An Accidental Francophile Moves to Paris, Episode 407
Everyday Life in France, Episode 406
France with a Baby, Episode 405
An Introduction to Victor Hugo, Episode 404
A Visit to Narbonne and the Mediterranean Coast, Episode 403
Toulouse to Marseille by Train, Episode 401
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Episode 400
Introducing your Partner to France, Episode 399
Sénanque Abbey and Gordes, Episode 398
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