France: Route Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte himself travelled the eponymous route during his 1815 escape from Elba to Grenoble during the French revolution. Begin the 325-kilometre journey in the coastal town of Golfe-Juan and make your way to the aforementioned Grenoble passing by fields of lavender, pine forests, rolling hills and other varied terrain. Budget around eight hours for the drive, though we recommend spending a couple days to fully take in the scenery and maybe drop by other nearby points of interest like Gorge de Verdon National Park. Germany: The Romantic Road Called Romantische Straße in German, the road is named as such because of the fairy tale-worthy castles, medieval towns, vineyards and lake coun- try dotting the roughly 400-kilometre trek be- tween Würzburg and Füssen. Make sure to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, which reportedly inspired the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, and the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its Baroque architecture. Pro tip: Summer is peak tourist season, so plan a spring or fall trip if you prefer less congestion while still being able to enjoy the sights in relatively temper- ate conditions. Mi
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