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ROUTE NAPOLEON 

A HISTORIC ROAD TRIP

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ROUTE NAPOLEON DRIVE ITINERARY

Golfe-Juan – Canne – Grasse – St Vallier-de-Thiey – Castellane – Barrême – Digne-Les-Bains – Sisteron – Tallard – Gap – Corps – La Salette-Fallavaux – La Mure – Laffrey – Vizille – Grenoble

Distance 324 km

Duration 5-7 Days

Drive Time 7-8 hours

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DAY 1

Vallauris Golfe-Juan to  St Vallier-de-Thiey

Cannes, known for it's film festival is also great for shopping, restaurants and celeb spotting

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DAY 1

Vallauris Golfe-Juan to  St Vallier-de-Thiey

Grasse, was awarded UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage status as the perfume capital of the world

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DAY 2

St Vallier-de-Thiey to Digne-Les-Bains

Castellane is where you'll find the Notre Dame du Roc Chapel and the The Bridge of Roc

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St Vallier-de-Thiey to Digne-Les-Bains

For some amazing scenery head to Gorges de Verdon, a short drive from Castellane

DAY 2

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DAY 3

Digne-Les-Bains to Gap

The beautiful historic town of Sisteron is located on the Durance River, enjoy the ancient streets, alleys and fountains

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DAY 3

Digne-Les-Bains to Gap

Explore the medieval chateaux in the wonderful town of Tallard

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DAY 4

Gap to La Mure

Surrounded by high mountains the village of Corps is small with a population of around 500, visit here to enjoy breathtaking views of the  Sautet Dam

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DAY 4

Gap to La Mure

La Salette-Fallavux is a commune which is known for hosting France's most famous Marian Sanctuary, the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de la Salette

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DAY 5

La Mure to Grenoble

Head to Laffrey to see the famous statue of Napoleon on horseback by French Sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet

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DAY 5

La Mure to Grenoble

Grenoble is the largest city in the Rhône Alps region, known as the 'Capital of the Alps' and is a wonderful city to finish your tour