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Napoleon Route
LA MARTRE
Let yourself be guided along the legendary Napoleon Route to discover 45 communes, 2 regions, 4 departments and a ribbon of history stamped with the imperial eagle.
The most beautiful road in France in terms of route, the most daring in terms of layout, such is the Napoleon Route from Golfe Juan to Grenoble via Logis du Pin in La Martre and Châteauvieux. It follows the route taken in March 1815 by the Emperor, who left Elba to return to the capital and regain power.
In December 1913, Abbé Jules Chaperon, a key figure in the history of Martroise, persuaded the members of the Artuby and Jabron Upper Valleys tourist office to adopt a motion asking the public authorities to award the great Alpine road the exceptional title of "Napoleon Route."
The Logis du Pin inn is where Napoleon stopped early in the morning on March 3, 1815, to enjoy a hot soup, accompanied by the imperial generals Cambronne and Bertrand. In the village of La Martre, you can also admire the bust of Napoleon, erected by Abbé Jules Chaperon to commemorate his visit.
Spoken languages : French,
Facilities
- Picnic area
Services
- Coach access
- Motorhomes allowed
Activity information
Distance : 314 km
Route type : Round trip
Pets
- Pets allowed
More information
Prices
Free access.
Galery
Contact
83840 - LA MARTRE
Modified from 13/03/2026 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".
Opening
All year round daily.
À voir aussi
Inn of Le Logis du Pin
The Logis du Pin inn was one of the oldest inns in France.
Napoleon's bust
On his return to Paris on March 3, 1815, Napoleon 1st stopped off at the Logis du Pin inn in the commune.
La Martre - Artuby Tourism
Enjoy Great Nature At the Tourist Information Centre, our tourist consultant welcomes you throughout the year and guides you in your research.
Napoleon Route : The totem
On his way back to Paris, Napoleon 1st stopped off at the Logis du Pin inn on March 3, 1815. You can admire the Napoleonic totem, designed by Ivan Coste-Manière, in front of the La Martre - Artuby Tourist Information Centre.
Napoleon Route on horseback: La Martre and Châteauvieux option
France's first ‘Grand Itinéraire Equestre’, 350 km long, crossing 4 départements and 2 regions. Here's an optional route through La Martre from Le Logis du Pin and Châteauvieux.
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