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.
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The Jardin des Plantes in Paris, Episode 392
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A Brief History of the Chemin de Compostelle, Episode 390
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The Crusade Against the Cathars, Episode 388
A Primer on Cathar Theology, Episode 387
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The Shocking History of Saint Denis Basilica, Episode 381
Moving to France on a Long-Term Tourist Visa with a Child, Episode 380
Celebrating 400 years of Molière, Episode 379
A Review of the The Eternal Notre Dame Virtual Reality Experience, Episode 378
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