Luxury Car Hire French Alps: follow the route Napoleon.

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The current Route Napoléon, first opened in 1932, follows the route taken by Napoléon. Banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba when he fell from power in April 1814, he intended to overthrow Louis the 18^th and to regain power by marching with loyal soldiers. He started his journey from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble, about 300km.

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The Route Napoleon is a journey that ended in his defeat at Waterloo but takes in stunning gorges and alpine citadels. Napoleon traced the route through the Alps leading to fabulous scenery and views.

In contrast with the mountain passes this route is more designed for speed and the ability to really appreciate the performance of your sports rental car, together with smoothness that makes this route a fantastic driving experience for anyone with many photo opportunities. Rent a supercar French Riviera now and get started in his footsteps .

Antibes – Golfe Juan

Go in the footsteps of Napoleon 1^st with your sports luxury car hire. When Napoleon 1^st, in exile on the island of Elba discovered his funds were running low and that he should be banished even further away, he decided to escape. He disembarked at Golfe Juan next to Antibes.

The first part of the journey took them through Antibes Here starts the Route Napoleon, now the RN7. rent a supercar in French Riveira and head to Antibes, where you could spend every day at the beach. Antibes, called by some the cultural heart of the Côte d’Azur, and his old town asks only to be explored. Visit the Musée Picasso for its splendid artwork, sculpture and terrace, and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Enjoy dozens of restaurants, or take a quick ride into Juan-les-Pins for its lively nightlife.

The Gorges du Verdon

Rent a supercar French Riviera and follow the route Napoleon. On his way to Grenoble Napoleon stopped in Castellane and was greeted with cries of “Long life the Emperor”. From Castellane, you may taste all water sports. Bathed of sun, the Alps of Haute Provence accommodate you. You will be proposed trips adapted to your desires: rafting, canyoning, sailing, rappelling and others. All motorized sports are prohibited.

luxury car rental in france, you’ll enjoy nature and wildlife tours. If you have one hour to spare between activities, walk up to the Chapel. The view is spectacular. Absolutely worth a visit. After resting in Castellane, Napoleon and his band of man made it through the perilous Verdon Gorges , where legend has it that he nearly died when a mule pack carrying gold, overbalanced and fell into a steep ravine.

The “gorges du Verdon”, are the French version of the Grand Canyon. At over 730 meters up you can see down into the gorge, a fantastic experience at 40km from the route Napoleon. If you’re looking for a more challenging drive, it’s at this point that you can turn off and try some of the mountain passes, like Col du Labouret, where the views are just as spectacular. For a slightly more testing drive, head through the Col du Labouret, then on to Lac de Serre-Ponçon – the descent being slightly more challenging, and the scenery just as rewarding.

Luxury Car Hire French Alps and enjoy! The road is challenging at high speeds. If you love the fast, sweeping and open roads, this stretch of Route Napoleon is really worthwhile tackling.

Sisteron

Sisteron lets Napoleon pass without fuss. After passing through Digne, Napoleon entered the city where he didn’t receive any protest from the Royalist troops. Let’s visit the Citadel and the walk to the top is worth the effort. The view from the top is quiet remarkable and the Fortress is very interesting to explore.

Gap

Napoleon received a rapturous welcome in Gap, the alpine town at 750m above sea level. He printed lots of proclamations, saying, “I was deeply touched by all the feelings that you have shown me. You’re right to call me your father. I live for the honour and happiness of France”. When he left Gap, the whole town followed him.

Laffrey

The drive onto Laffrey celebrates the place where Napoleon met the King’s Army sent down from Grenoble and capitulates. Napoleon rode among them, shouting that he was their Emperor. They lowered their rifles and joined his side. He said “It’s over. In eight days we will be in Paris”. The Route Napoleon passes the monument erected to commemorate the meeting.

Hire a Luxury car in France – For a Triumphant Road to Grenoble and then to Paris

Napoleon marched triumphantly into Grenoble where a plaque details his remarks that “before Grenoble, I was an adventurer, but after I became a Prince”.

The British were not happy and began to gear up for war. Napoleon was in power for 100 days before losing to British, Prussian, Russian and Austrian forces at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. He lost the support of his beloved French people and turned himself into the British, who exiled him on the island of Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean, where he later died.

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Travel Time/Distance

Location	Dist km		Time
Cannes
Grasse	16	16	0h17	0h17
St Vallier-de-Thiey	10	26	0h09	0h26
Castellane	51	77	0h48	1h14
Barrême	20	97	0h19	1h33
Digne-les-Bains	28	125	0h24	1h57
Malijai	18	143	0h14	2h11
Sisteron	19	162	0h19	2h30
Gap	48	210	0h40	3h10
Corps	36	246	0h35	3h45
La Mure	20	266	0h20	4h05
Champs-sur-Drac	25	291	0h20	4h25
Grenoble	13	304	0h15	4h40