Paris to Corsica: Napoleons France - 7 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Paris - Arrival and Les Invalides
🚆 Transportation: Arrive in Paris by train at Gare de Lyon or Gare du Nord
🛏️ Lodging: Check into Hôtel du Louvre for a three-night stay.
☀️ Day 1 - Afternoon: Visit Les Invalides and Napoleon's tomb
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🍽️ Lunch: Light meal at Café Carette near the Eiffel Tower
🌙 Day 1 - Evening: Stroll along the Seine, passing sites like the Pont d'Iéna
🍷 Dinner: Dine at Le Grand Véfour, a restaurant Napoleon frequented
Day 2: Paris - Louvre and Tuileries
🚆 Transportation: Use the Paris Metro or walk
🌤️ Day 2 - Morning: Tour the Louvre, focusing on Napoleonic era art and artifacts
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☀️ Day 2 - Afternoon: Explore the Tuileries Garden, once part of Napoleon's palace
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🍽️ Lunch: Picnic in the Tuileries Garden
🌙 Day 2 - Evening: Visit the Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Napoleon
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🍷 Dinner: Enjoy imperial-inspired cuisine at Restaurant le Napoléon
Day 3: Paris - Malmaison
🚆 Transportation: Take RER A to La Défense, then bus 258 to Malmaison
🌤️ Day 3 - Morning: Explore Château de Malmaison, home of Josephine and Napoleon
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🍽️ Lunch: Dine at Le Café des Arts near Malmaison
☀️ Day 3 - Afternoon: Return to Paris, visit Place Vendôme with its Napoleonic column
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🍷 Dinner: Experience fine dining at Hotel Plaza Athénée
Day 4: Fontainebleau
🚆 Transportation: Take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau-Avon (about 40 minutes)
🛏️ Lodging: Stay at Château-Hôtel de Bourron, near the château
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Full day: Tour Château de Fontainebleau, a favorite residence of Napoleon
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🍽️ Lunch: Try local cuisine at L'Axel
🍷 Dinner: Enjoy a gastronomic experience at La Petite Ardoise
Day 5: Compiègne
🚆 Transportation: Take a train from Fontainebleau to Compiègne (about 2.5 hours with a change in Paris).
🛏️ Lodging: Book a room at Hotel de Harlay
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🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy a meal on the train or at a café in Paris during your connection
☀️ Day 5 - Afternoon: Visit Château de Compiègne, used by Napoleon as an imperial residence
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🌙 Day 5 - Evening: Explore the château's park and forest
🍷 Dinner: Savor regional cuisine at Bistrot du Terroir
Day 6: Boulogne-sur-Mer
🚆 Transportation: Take a train from Compiègne to Boulogne-sur-Mer (about 3 hours with a change in Paris).
🛏️ Lodging: Stay at Hôtel Alexandra, near the beach.
🍽️ Lunch: Light meal at a café near the train station
☀️ Day 5 - Afternoon: Visit La Colonne de la Grande Armée
🍷 Dinner: Try seafood at La Matelote
Day 7: Boulogne-sur-Mer and Departure
🚆 Transportation: Depart from Boulogne-sur-Mer by train to your next destination or back to Paris for your journey home.
🌤️ Day 7 - Morning: Walk along the beach where Napoleon gathered his troops
🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy your final meal at L'Ilôt Vert before departing
☀️ Day 7 - Afternoon: Last-minute sightseeing or souvenir shopping before departure
Additional Travel Tips:
1. Purchase a France Rail Pass for economical train travel.
2. Book train tickets in advance for better prices, especially for longer journeys.
3. Be aware of strike actions that can affect train services in France.
4. Consider buying the Paris Museum Pass for the days in Paris to save money on entry fees.
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