Napoleon in Golfe-Juan: the start of the Napoleon Route
March 1, 1815: A historic landing
Photo: Vallauris-Golfe-Juan, Napoleon's landing in 1815
On March 1, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte landed at Golfe-Juan with his men.
This event marks the beginning of a historic adventure that will lead the emperor back from the island of Elba to Paris.
A few months earlier, Napoleon had abdicated and been exiled to the island of Elba, off the coast of Tuscany.
On February 26, 1815, he escaped from his exile aboard the ship The Inconstant. After escaping the surveillance of English ships, he reached the French coast at Golfe-Juan on March 1st.
Why did Napoleon choose Golfe-Juan?
The Golfe-Juan harbor was known to Napoleon and offered favorable conditions for his landing. He could land there with his men before undertaking the crossing of Provence and the Alps.
From Golfe-Juan began an extraordinary march towards Grenoble, then Paris. Napoleon notably followed the roads that would become the historic route of the Route Napoléon, now associated with the RN85.
Photo: Vallauris-Golfe-Juan, starting point of the Route Napoléon RN85
Discover the Route Napoléon from Jasmins Studio
What makes this story particularly interesting for visitors to the region is that its starting point is located just a few kilometers from Jasmins Studio, in Vallauris.
You can start your exploration in Golfe-Juan, on the very site of the landing, then consider an excursion into the hinterland by following part of the Route Napoléon.
This route allows you to discover another side of the French Riviera: the inland landscapes, the alpine terrain and the villages crossed by this historic route.
This is a great outing idea to add variety to your stay, after exploring the beaches and coastal towns.
A spectacular historical reenactment in Golfe-Juan
Photo: Commemoration of Napoleon's landing at Golfe-Juan
Every year, Golfe-Juan relives this episode in French history during the commemorations of Napoleon's landing.
Historical reenactments, period costumes and entertainment allow visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of March 1815.
I dedicated a video report to this event on my blog:
See the article on the commemoration of Napoleon's landing at Golfe-Juan.
Plan your stay in Vallauris-Golfe-Juan
Jasmins Studio provides a convenient starting point for exploring the historical sites of Golfe-Juan, but also Antibes, Cannes and the villages of the hinterland.
To prepare for your stay, discover the photos of the studio and its private garden, consult the equipment and the rental rates.
You can also consult the reviews from our travelers And Check availability to book directly.