Join Us in France Travel Podcast
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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.
Burgundy Wine and Gastronomy Tours, Episode 337
Penne in the Tarn, Episode 336
Napoleon: the Long and Short of It, Episode 335
Are You a Proper Francophile? Episode 334
A Brief History of the Knights Templar in France, Episode 333
The Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market, Episode 332
Avignon: Popes, a Bridge, Marvelous Gastronomy and a Festival, Episode 331
To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb? Episode 330
Bastides in the Southwest of France
A Vacation in the French Alps with a Baby, Episode 328
Exploring Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, Episode 327
The Inauguration of the Paris Metro, Episode 326
The Charming Village of Bruniquel, Episode 325
A Conversation About Bread in France, Episode 324
La Rochelle, France, Episode 323
Growing Old in France, Episode 322
5 Things You Must Do in the Marais Poitevin, Episode 321
Starting a New Life in the Mayenne, Episode 320
The Life and Times of Louis Pasteur, Episode 319
House Hunting in France, Episode 318
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