{"id":2014,"date":"2018-08-16T12:50:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T07:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/?p=2014"},"modified":"2025-11-25T11:24:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T05:54:57","slug":"famous-places-in-france-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avis.co.in\/blog\/famous-places-in-france-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous places in France along the Route Napoleon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emperor Napoleon took this historic route in 1815 while returning from exile on the island of Elba<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. Covering most of the famous places to visit in France along the 325 km route, this tourist road passes through a number of pretty towns and villages worth stopping at while winding through the spectacular mountains of Provence. The Route Napoleon has a remarkable design, with cambered corners and extraordinary scenic views. Unlike the usual mountain passes, this route is more designed for speed and the ability to really appreciate the performance of the car. So, book your\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Avis Car Rental<\/strong><\/span><\/a> in France\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>and rev up the engine for a road trip that will blow\u00a0your mind away.\u00a0Here is our list of some of the\u00a0famous places in France\u00a0that you will get to see along this route.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Source for title image: cwl.ca<\/h6>\n

Famous Places in France along the Napoleon Route: Mini Guide<\/h2>\n

Quick Preview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Distance: 460km Drive Time: 8 hours.<\/p>\n

Cannes->Grasse->Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey->Castellane->Digne->Sisteron->Gap->Col Bayard->Corps->La Mure->Champs-sur-Drac->Grenoble<\/p>\n

Best time to Travel to these Famous Places in France<\/strong><\/h3>\n

France especially the area in and around Cannes experiences a high footfall of tourists in the month of May specifically due to the Cannes Festival and the weather. If you are someone who doesn\u2019t like that much crowd then it would be best to travel between June and September. You can hire a self-drive car from Avis.<\/p>\n

Local Language<\/strong>: French<\/p>\n

Driving rules in France:<\/strong><\/p>\n

-European Union licenses are valid in France but if you are travelling from other countries then your license must have an International Driving Permit (IDP).<\/p>\n

-Use of mobile phones or hands-free is not permitted.<\/p>\n

– Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the front seat unless there is no back seat.<\/p>\n

– The speed limit on main roads is 80 km\/hr. and in built-up areas, it is 50 km\/hr.<\/p>\n

– The minimum age limit for hiring a car is 21.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cannes: The Most Famous Places to Visit in France\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Cannes is one of the best France tourist places, rightly known for the Cannes Film Festival, it encompasses a good number of luxury hotels and restaurants. Take a stroll or a drive in your self-drive Avis through Boulevard de la Croisette, one of the most fashionable streets of French Riviera and enjoy the beauty of French Art Nouveau Architecture which can be seen as you go through the various hotels, villas and upscale boutiques. Go to La Roseraie and spend some time in its private beaches which are some of the most famous\u00a0places in France to relax or you can simply enjoy the view of the gulf and the Lerins Islands.<\/p>\n

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Other Tourist Attractions & things to do in Cannes<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n