The aire at Castellane

Route Napoleon

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October 16th 2009
15 October 2009 Today was the start of the serious driving north to get us home and we chose to follow the Route Napoleon from Castellane to Grenoble which is the way the Emperor and his followers went after his escape from Elba. The road goes through stunning mountainous scenery but our trip was not without incident. For several days the front wheels of the van had been making a bit of a noise ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more