We were taken to mini-adventure tours of the surrounding area wherever the Napoleon is berthed. The beauty is we were steered clear of the touristy spots and Chateau Grignan is one such gem. "Made famous by Marchioness of Sevigne's correspondence" ... which encompasses minute details of what life was like from the Renaissance. It was one of the high points of our onshore adventure. Located between the town Montelima and Nyons off the Rhone it is the largest Renaissance palace in South Eastern France. "With its majestic silhouette towering above the villages it offers a panoramic view of the Drome Provencale ..." as shown. We were treated to an extremely well curated collection of paintings, fine furniture, fabrics, antiques and it was a dizzying visit. BTW that wind on the terrace was biting cold. It must be claustrophobic and miserable to be 'imprisoned' at the top of the hill during those cold and merciless winters. No, thank you, I rather be a peasant.
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