Follow Napoleon Bonaparte's march from the Mediterranean coast to Grenoble after his escape from Elba in 1815. The Route Napoleon climbs from the Riviera through the lavender fields of Haute-Provence and into the French Alps.

Stops on This Tour (12)

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   Golfe-Juan — Napoleon's Landing On March 1, 1815, Napoleon stepped ashore here with 1,000 men after escaping Elba. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Cannes — La Croisette Napoleon passed through what was then a small fishing village. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Grasse — Perfume Capital The world capital of perfume since the 16th century. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey The Pre-Alps begin to rise. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Castellane — Verdon Gateway A medieval town beneath a 184-meter limestone cliff crowned by a chapel. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Digne-les-Bains — Lavender Capital A spa town at the crossroads of Provence and the Alps. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Sisteron — Citadel The "Gateway to Provence" — a fortified town guarding a narrow gap in the Durance Valley. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Gap The capital of the Hautes-Alpes department at 735 meters. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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   Corps Napoleon spent the night of March 6 here. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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    Prairie de la Rencontre — Laffrey The meadow where Napoleon confronted the 5th Regiment. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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    Vizille — Chateau The chateau where the Estates of Dauphine met in 1788, sparking the French Revolution. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
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    Grenoble — Place Grenette Napoleon entered Grenoble in triumph on March 7. 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app

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