The Napoleon Route, a Scenic Drive in France, Episode 402

<p>Today Annie Sargent talks with Brian Revel about a trip he took in France with his father on the theme of the Napoleon Route.</p> <h2>The Villages on the Napoleon Route</h2> <p>This 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>Accommodations Recommended in this Episode</h2> <p>La Maison du Bois Doré B&B in Montagnac-Montpezat</p> <h2>For a Deeper Dive into the Napoleon Route</h2> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOPIbf3gLA8">Des Racines et des Ailes</a> brief summary of the Napoleon Route on YouTube (in French).</p> <p>The authentic way to retrace the steps of Napoleon is to walk it. This is the walking path between Castellae and Sisteron called <a href= "https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1IPSaJoUzV0e8cdideP5vhVzJsW9Ca7Cl&ll=43.93262629467968%2C6.431381999999997&z=10"> GR 406</a>.</p> <p>You'd rather ride or drive it? Look for la Route des Grandes Alpes between Lac Léman in Switzerland and Nice.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKYG84Uv5iA">These guys did it with electric bikes</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeWjrmJjUUA">They did it in a "camping car" (travel trailer) and their cat</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77rMtYP0KVo">A group that did it on motorcycles and tents</a> (and a dog!).</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UdLtOTeU">With fancy cars and a drone</a>.</li> </ul> <p>You get the idea, there are many ways to do this!</p> <h2>Bastille Day in Paris</h2> <p>Brian spent Bastille Day in Paris and shares tips on where to stand to watch the parade. It is also quite d