Directions

Since the inn is in a national historic district, signs are not allowed. (Don’t look for a typical B & B shingle.) However, there is a plaque next to the front door with the address, 1815, and “Napoleon’s Retreat” printed on it. Parking is on-street in front of the inn, no restrictions.

From the West

From the west (Kansas City, Columbia, etc.), transition from I-70 to I-64 at Wentzville. Continue east on I-64 for about 35 miles toward downtown St. Louis, and exit at Jefferson Ave. Turn right on Jefferson, and go south one mile to Lafayette. Turn left on Lafayette, and go east 1/2 mile to Napoleon's Retreat. From the Airport, take I-70 East to I-170 South until it merges with I-64. Take I-64 East approximately 7 miles to the Jefferson exit, and proceed as described above.

From Illinois

From Illinois, whether coming in on I-55, I-64 or I-70, you'll want to take I-55 south as you cross the Mississippi into St. Louis. Follow the signs for I-44 west (to Tulsa) and get onto I-44 (you'll be on it for less than a mile), then exit at Jefferson. Turn right onto Jefferson, then immediately turn right again onto Lafayette, and proceed 1/2 mile to inn.

From the South

From the south, coming in on I-55, exit on I-55 north to the Truman Parkway exit just before the I-44 exit. The off-ramp will deposit you at Lafayette, at which point you'll turn left and proceed two blocks to the inn.

From the Southwest

From the southwest, coming in on I-44, exit at Jefferson, turn left onto Jefferson, go under the I-44 overpass, and turn right onto Lafayette. Proceed 1/2 mile to inn.

MetroLink from the Airport to the Inn

Proceed to the MetroLink Station on the top floor of the main terminal. Take MetroLink east (to Illinois.) If you plan on walking to the inn, exit at the Union Station stop. Proceed south on 18th St. to Lafayette. Turn right on Lafayette. If taking a cab, proceed to the next station which is the Civic Center Station on 14th St. There are taxies there. Inform the taxi driver to proceed south on 14th St. to Lafayette. Turn right on Lafayette and proceed four blocks.

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