Grenoble

Grenoble
Grenoble july 2009.JPG
Grenoble with the Dauphiné Alps
Grenoble
Administration
Country	France
Region	Rhône-Alpes
Department	Isère
Arrondissement	Grenoble
Intercommunality	Agglomeration community of the Grenoble Alpes Métropole
Mayor	Michel Destot (2008–2014)
Statistics
Elevation	204–500 m (669–1,600 ft) (avg. 212 m/696 ft)
Land area1	18.44 km2 (7.12 sq mi)
Population2	156,107  (2006)
- Density	8,466 /km2 (21,930 /sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code	38185/ 38000, 38100
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Grenoble (Franco-Provençal: Grenoblo) is a city in southeastern France, situated at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère. The proximity of the mountains has led to the city being known as the "Capital of Alps."

Grenoble's history encompasses a period of more than 2,000 years, and the city has been the capital of the Dauphiné since the 11th century. Grenoble experienced a period of economic expansion in the nineteenth and 20th centuries, which is symbolized by the holding of the X Olympic Winter Games in 1968. The city is now a significant scientific center in Europe.^[1]

The population of the city (commune) of Grenoble at the 2006 census was 156,107 inhabitants. The population of the Grenoble urban unit at the 2006 census was 427,659 inhabitants. The population of the Grenoble metropolitan area (French: aire urbaine de Grenoble) at the 2006 census was 531,440 inhabitants. The residents of the city are called "Grenoblois".

Among the numerous communes that make up Grenoble are the city's largest suburbs, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Échirolles, and Fontaine, each with a population exceeding 20,000 inhabitants.^[2]

Contents 1 Geography 2 Transport 3 History 3.1 Antiquity 3.2 Middle Age 3.3 Renaissance 3.4 From Louis XIV to the French Revolution 3.5 19th century 3.6 20th century 4 Main sights 4.1 La Bastille 4.2 Palace of the Parliament of Dauphiné 4.3 Museum of Grenoble 4.4 Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent 5 Education and Science 5.1 Secondary level 5.2 Tertiary level 5.2.1 Science and engineering 5.3 Knowledge and Innovation Community 6 Economy 6.1 Industry 6.2 Companies 7 Sport 8 Culture 9 Notable People from Grenoble 10 International relations 11 Gallery 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Notes 14 External links

Geography

Grenoble is surrounded by mountains. To the north lies the Chartreuse, to the south and west the Vercors, and to the east the Belledonne range. For the French, Grenoble is the capital of the Alps.

Grenoble is exclusively built on the alluvial plain of the Isère River and the Drac River at an altitude of 214 metres (702 ft). Mountain sports are an important tourist attraction for the city, both in summer and in winter. Twenty large and small ski stations surround the city, the nearest being Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, which is about a 15 minute drive away.

Historically, both Grenoble and the surrounding areas were sites of mining and heavy industry.^[3] Abandoned mills and factories can be found in small towns and villages, such as the coal mine at La Mure.

Transport

Grenoble can be accessed by plane from Grenoble-Isère Airport, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Geneva International Airport. Within Grenoble, there is a comprehensive bus and tram service that operates 26 bus lines and four tram lines and serves all of greater Grenoble. Being essentially flat, Grenoble is a bicycle-friendly city.

The Gare de Grenoble is served by the TGV train network, which provides frequent services to and from Paris-Gare de Lyon, often with a stop at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport train station. There are also less frequent trains to and from other destinations in France, such as Lille Europe and Nantes. TER services connect Grenoble with Lyon, Geneva, and destinations to the east. Valence to the west provides connections with TGV services along the Rhone valley. Rail and road connections to the south are less well-developed. Plans for a new tramline called the "Luas" to be installed in the city were announced in March 2010 by the city's vice-chancellor Paul Corcoran. Construction will begin in October 2010.

Highways link Grenoble to all major cities in the area including the A48 autoroute to the northwest toward Lyon, the A49 to the southwest toward the Rhone valley via Valence, the A41 to the northeast toward Chambéry, the Alps and Italy.

The city also has a partial beltway running around the south of the city, the Rocade Sud, which connects the autoroute arriving from the northwest (A48) with the autoroute arriving from the northeast (A41). A project to complete the ring road encircling the city was suggested with a tunnel under the Bastille being the likely route but it has not been accepted by French authorities.^[4]

History

For the ecclesiastical history, see Bishopric of Grenoble.

Antiquity

The first references to Grenoble date back to 43 BC. Cularo was at that time a little Gallic village founded by the Allobroges tribe near a bridge across the Isere River. A strong wall was built around the small town in 286 AD.^[5]

The Emperor Gratian visited Cularo and, touched by the people's welcome, made the village a Roman city. In honour of this, Cularo was renamed Gratianopolis (“city of Gratian”) in 381 (leading to Graignovol^[6] during the Middle Age and then Grenoble).

Christianity spread to the region during the 4th century, and the diocese of Grenoble was founded in 377. From that time, the bishops exercised a significant political power over the city and, until the French Revolution, styled themselves the “bishops and princes of Grenoble".^[7]

After the collapse of the Roman Empire, the city was part of the first Burgundian kingdom in the 5th century and the second Burgundian kingdom of Arles until 1032, when it was integrated into the Holy Roman Empire.

Middle Age

Grenoble grew significantly in the 11th century when the Counts of Albon chose the city as the capital of their territories. At the time, their possessions were a patchwork of several territories sprawled across the region.^[8] The central position of Grenoble allowed the counts to strengthen their authority. When these counts later took the title of "Dauphins", Grenoble became the capital of the State of Dauphiné.

In spite of their status, the counts' authority was shared with the Bishop of Grenoble. One of the most famous Bishop was Saint Hugh. Under his rule, the city's bridge was rebuilt, and a hospital was constructed along with a leper hospital.^[9]

The inhabitants of Grenoble took advantage of the division between the counts and the bishops and obtained the recognition of a Charter of Customs that guaranteed their rights.^[10] That charter was confirmed by Kings Louis XI in 1447 and Francis I in 1541.

In 1336, the last Dauphin Humbert II founded a court of justice, the Conseil delphinal, which settled at Grenoble in 1340. He also established the University of Grenoble in 1339. Aging and heirless, Humbert sold his state to France in 1349 on the condition that the heir to the French crown used the title of Dauphin. The first one, the future Charles V, spent nine months in Grenoble. The city remained the capital of the Dauphiné, henceforth a province of France, and the Estates of Dauphiné were created.

The only Dauphin who really governed his province was Louis XI, whose “reign” lasted nine years from 1447 to 1456. It was only under his rule that Dauphiné properly joined the Kingdom of France. The Old Conseil Delphinal became a Parlement (the third one in France after the Parliaments of Paris and Toulouse), strengthening the status of Grenoble as a Provincial capital. He also ordered the construction of the Palais du Parlement (finished under Francis I) and ensured that the Bishop pledged allegiance, thus forging the political union of the city.^[11]

At that time, Grenoble was a crossroads between Vienne, Geneva, Italy, and Savoy. It was the industrial centre of the Dauphiné and the biggest city of the province.

Renaissance

Due to Grenoble's geographical situation, French troops were garrisoned in the city and its region during the Italian Wars. Charles VIII, Louis XII, and Francis I went several times to Grenoble. However, the people had to suffer from the exactions of the soldiers.

The nobility of the region took part in various battles (Marignano, Pavia) and in doing so gained an immense prestige.^[12] The best-known of its members was Bayard, "the knight without fear and beyond reproach".

Grenoble suffered as a result of the French Wars of Religion. The Dauphiné was indeed an important settlement for Protestants and therefore experienced several conflicts. The baron des Adrets, the leader of the Huguenots, pillaged the Cathedral of Grenoble and destroyed the tombs of the former Dauphins.

In 1575, Lesdiguières became the new leader of the Protestants and, thanks to the accession of Henry IV to the throne of France, allied himself with the governor and the lieutenant general of the Dauphiné. But this alliance did not bring an end to the conflicts. Indeed, a Catholic movement, the Ligue, which took Grenoble in 1590, refused to make peace. After months of assaults, Lesdiguières defeated the Ligue and took back Grenoble. He became the leader of the entire province.^[13]

Lesdiguières became the lieutenant-general of the Dauphiné and administered the Province from 1591 to 1626. He began the construction of the Bastille in order to protect the city and ordered the construction of new walls, increasing the city's size. He also constructed the Hôtel Lesdiguières, built new fountains, and dug sewers.^[14]

From Louis XIV to the French Revolution

The revocation of the Edict of Nantes by Louis XIV caused the departure of 2,000 Protestants from Grenoble, weakening the city's economy.^[15] However, it also weakened the glove industry of Grasse, leaving the glove factories of Grenoble without any competition.^[16] This allowed a stronger economic development for the city during the 18th century. For example, at the beginning of that century, only 12 glovers made 15,000 dozen gloves each year; however, by 1787, 64 glovers madde 160,000 dozen gloves each year.^[16]

The city gained some notoriety on 7 June 1788 when the townspeople assaulted troops of Louis XVI in the "Day of the Tiles". The people attacked the royal troops to prevent an expulsion of the notables of the city, which would have seriously endangered the economic prosperity of Grenoble. Following these events, the Assembly of Vizille took place. Its members organized the meeting of the old Estates General, thus beginning the Revolution. During the French Revolution, Grenoble was highly represented in Paris by two illustrious notables, Jean Joseph Mounier and Antoine Barnave.

In 1790, the Dauphiné was divided into three departments, and Grenoble became the chef-lieu of the Isere department. The city was renamed Grelibre and took back its real name only under Napoleon. Only two abbeys were executed at Grenoble during the Reign of Terror. Pope Pius VI, prisoner of France, spent three days at Grenoble in 1799 before going to Valence where he died.

19th century

The approval of the establishment of the Empire was clear and overwhelming (in Isère, the results showed 82,084 yes and only 12 no).^[17]

Grenoble welcomed for the second time a prisoner Pope in 1809. Pius VII spent 10 days in the city en route to his exile in Fontainebleau.

In 1813, Grenoble was under threat from the Austrian army, which invaded Switzerland and Savoy. The city, well-defended, contained the Austrian attacks, and the French army defeated the Austrians, forcing them to withdraw at Geneva. However, the invasion of France in 1814 resulted in the capitulation of the troops and the occupation of the city.

During his return from the island of Elba in 1815, Napoleon took a road that led him near Grenoble at Laffrey. There he met the royalist fifth Infantry Regiment of Louis XVIII. Napoleon stepped towards the soldiers and said these famous words: "If there is among you a soldier who wants to kill his Emperor, here I am." The soldiers all joined his cause. After that, Napoleon was acclaimed at Grenoble and General Jean Gabriel Marchand can not prevent Napoleon from entering the city through the door of Bonne. He said later: “From Cannes to Grenoble, I still was an adventurer; in that last city, I came back a sovereign” ^[18]. But after the defeat of Waterloo, the region suffered from a new invasion of Austrian and Sardinian troops.

In the 19th century, there was a significant industrial development of Grenoble. The glove factories reached their Golden Age at that time, and their products were exported to the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia.^[19]

The Bastille fortress was transformed between 1824 and 1848 by general Haxo and took on its present-day aspect. During the Second Empire, the region saw the construction of its railway network, and the first trains arrived at Grenoble in 1858.

In 1869, the engineer Aristide Bergès played a major role in industrializing hydroelectricity production. With the development of his paper mills, he accelerated the economic development of the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble.

On August 4, 1897, a stone and bronze fountain was inaugurated in Grenoble to commemorate the pre-revolutionary events of June 1788. Built by the sculptor Henri Ding, the Fountain of the Three Orders, which represents three characters, is located on the Place Notre-Dame. People in Grenoble interpret these characters as follows: Is it raining? enquires the third estate; Please heaven it had rained, lament the clergy; and It will rain, proclaims the nobility^[20].

20th century

World War I continued the acceleration of Grenoble's economic development.^[21] In order to sustain the effort of war, new hydroelectric industries grew up alongside the various rivers of the region, and several other enterprises moved into the armaments industry. Chemicals factories were also established in the area surrounding Grenoble. This development resulted in significant immigration to Grenoble, particularly from Italian workers who settled in Saint-Laurent quarter.

The economic development of the city was highlighted by the organization of the International Exposition of the “Houille Blanche” in 1925, which was visited by 1,000,000 people.^[22] The organization of this exhibition forced the military to remove the old city walls and allowed an expansion of the city to the south. This exhibition also allowed the highlighting of the city's hydropower industry and the region's tourist attractions.

During World War II, at the Battle of the Alps, the Nazi invasion was stopped near Grenoble at Voreppe by the forces of General Cartier. The French forces resisted until the armistice. Grenoble was then part of the French State before submitting to Italian occupation from 1942 to 1943. Their mercy towards the Jewish populations resulted in a significant increase of their number in the region.^[23]

Grenoble was extremely active in the Résistance against the occupation. Its action was symbolized by figures such as Eugène Chavant, Léon Martin, and Marie Reynoard.^[24] The University of Grenoble supported the clandestine operations and provided false documentation for young people to prevent them from being assigned to STO.

In September 1943, German troops occupied Grenoble, escalating the conflict with the clandestine movements. On November 11, 1943 (the anniversary of the armistice of 1918) massive strikes and demonstrations took place in front of the local collaboration offices. In response, the occupiers arrested 400 demonstrators in the streets. On November 13, the resistance blew up the artillery at the Polygon, which was a psychological shock for an enemy who then intensified the repression. On November 25, the occupiers killed 11 members of the Résistance organizations of Grenoble. This violent crackdown was nicknamed “Grenoble’s Saint-Bartholomew”.^[25]

This event only intensified the activities of Grenoble’s resistance movements. The Germans could not prevent the destruction of their new arsenal on December 2 at the Bonne Barracks. After the Normandy landing, resistance operations reached their peak, with numerous attacks considerably hampering the activity of German troops. With the landing in Provence, German troops evacuated the city on August 22, 1944. On November 5, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle came to Grenoble and bestowed on the city the Compagnon de la Libération in order to recognise a heroic city at the peak of the French resistance and combat for the liberation.^[24]

In 1968, Grenoble welcomed the Xth Olympic Winter Games. This event helped modernize the city with the development of infrastructure such as an airport, motorways, and a town hall. It also helped develop new ski resorts like Chamrousse, Les Deux Alpes, and Villard de Lans.

Main sights

La Bastille

The Bastille, an ancient series of fortifications, sits on the mountainside overlooking Grenoble and is visible from many points in the city. The Bastille is one of Grenoble's most visited tourist attractions and is a good vantage point for viewing the town below and the surrounding mountains.

Although the Bastille was begun in the Middle Ages, later years saw extensive additions, including a semi-underground defense network. The Bastille has been credited as the most extensive example of early 18th century fortifications in all of France and held an important strategic point on the Alpine frontier.^[26]

Since 1934, the Bastille has been the destination of the "Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car". This system of egg-shaped cable cars known to locals as "Les Bulles" provides the occupants with an excellent view over the Isère River. At the top are located two restaurants: Le Restaurant du Téléphérique‎ (with one of the most beautiful views of Grenoble) and Chez Le Pèr'Gras‎.

Palace of the Parliament of Dauphiné

This palace was constructed between 1478 and 1539. It was the location of the Parlement of Dauphiné until the French Revolution. It then became a courthouse until 2002 (Place Saint Andre). The palace was extended at the end of the 19th century.

The building now belongs to the Isère Council (Conseil Général de l'Isère‎). An ongoing renovation project will give this building a new life whilst preserving its patrimonial character and adding a modern touch.^[27]

Museum of Grenoble

On display are Egyptian antiquities as well as Greek and Roman artifacts. The Museum of Grenoble ((French) Musée de Grenoble) is above all renowned for its collection of paintings that covers all the artistic evolutions.

Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent

Located in the Place Saint-Laurent, the collections come from the archaeological excavations done on the site and are dated throughout the 3rd century AD. Situated on the right bank of the Isère, the museum presents the vestiges permitting to carry up the time until the origins of Christianity. The museum is situated in a Benedictine church of the 12th century. Discovered in 1803 by Jacques Joseph Champollion-Figeac, brother of the egyptologist Jean-François Champollion, the church is one of the first monuments classified in France thanks to the intervention of Prosper Mérimée, historic monument inspector.^[28] Since 1978, a systematic excavation has led Loud in the setting of a regional research program on the evolution of the churches during the Middle Ages. The museum is closed for works until January 2011.

Education and Science

Secondary level

The presence of a large international community of both foreign students and foreign researchers prompted the creation of an international school more than a decade ago. The Cité Scolaire Internationale Europole (CSI Europole) was formerly situated downtown in the Lycée International Stendhal across from the Maison du Tourisme.

Tertiary level

In a 1339 pontific bull, Pope Benedict XII commissioned the establishment of the University of Grenoble.

In 1968, the university was relocated to a campus outside of the city in Saint Martin d'Hères (with some parts in Gières). However, there are annexes inside the city proper, on the slopes of the Bastille, and in the northwestern part of the city known as the Polygone Scientifique ("Scientific Polygon").

The university consists of five separate institutions sharing the campus grounds and even some buildings and laboratories:

• Grenoble I - Joseph Fourier University (sciences, health, technologies)
• Grenoble II - Pierre Mendès-France University (social sciences)
  • with attached the Institute of political studies
• Grenoble III - Stendhal University (humanities)
• Grenoble Ecole de Management (management and business administration)
• Ecole D'Architecture de Grenoble ( School of Architecture of Grenoble)
• Grenoble Institute of Technology (INPG or Grenoble-INP) is a federation of engineering colleges.

Grenoble is now an important university center with more than 60,000 students, including 16% from abroad.^[29]

Science and engineering

Grenoble is also a major scientific center, especially in the fields of physics, computer science, and applied mathematics: Joseph Fourier University (UJF) is one of the leading French scientific universities while the Grenoble Institute of Technology trains more than 5000 engineers every year in key technology disciplines.

Many fundamental and applied scientific research laboratories are conjointly managed by Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble Institute of Technology, and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). Numerous other scientific laboratories are managed independently or in collaboration with the CNRS and the French National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control (INRIA).

Other research centers in or near Grenoble include the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), and one of the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique (Nuclear Energy Commission)(CEA) main research facilities.

The recent development of Minatec, a centre for innovation in micro- and nano-technology, only increases Grenoble's position as a European scientific center.^[30]

The city benefits from the highest concentration of strategic jobs in France after Paris, with 14% of the employments, 35,186 jobs, 45% of which specialized in design and research.^[31] Grenoble is also the largest research center in France after Paris with 21,000 jobs.^[32]

Knowledge and Innovation Community

Grenoble is one of the co-location centres of the Knowledge and Innovation Community (Sustainable Energy) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).^[33]

Economy

Grenoble is one of the leading European cities in term of high-tech industries, especially bio- and nano-technologies. World-renowned enterprises have settled in Grenoble and in the surrounding area.

Industry

• The town is famous for glove manufacturing, for which an innovative technique from Xavier Jouvin was introduced in the 19th century.^[34]

Companies

• The biggest enterprises of Grenoble were in 2007, by number of employees:^[35]

Enterprise, location	Number of employees	Sector
STMicroelectronics, Grenoble and Crolles	5947	Semiconductor manufacturing, R&D
Schneider Electric, Grenoble agglomeration	5140	Electrical equipment, R&D
Caterpillar France, Grenoble and Echirolles	2640	Construction of heavy equipment
Hewlett Packard France, Eybens	2000	Computer science
BD, Pont-de-Claix	1667	Conception and production of advanced systems for drugs administration
Sémitag, Eybens	1450	Public Transport
Crédit Agricole Sud Rhône-Alpes, Grenoble	978	Bank
Groupe Casino, Grenoble agglomeration	929	Supermarkets
Soitec, Bernin	915	Microelectronics - SOI technology
Siemens Transmission & Distribution, Grenoble	800	Electrical material

The presence of enterprises such as HP or Caterpillar in the city results in the settlement of many American and British workers in Grenoble, especially in surrounding mountain villages. The region has the second largest English-speaking community in France after Paris.^[36] This community has an English speaking Church and supported the International School.

Sport

Grenoble hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics. The city is famous for many nearby ski resorts nestled in the surrounding mountains.

It is the home of a rugby union team FC Grenoble, a football team Grenoble Foot 38, and an ice hockey team Brûleurs de loups.

• Six-Days of Grenoble, a six-day track cycling race since 1971.

• The via ferrata Grenoble is a climbing route located on the hill of the Bastille in Grenoble.

The abundance of natural sites around Grenoble as well as the particular influence of mountaineering practices and history make many Grenoble inhabitants very fond of sports and outdoor activities (e.g., mountain trails hiking, mountain bike, backcountry skying, rock climbing, and paragliding).

The Tour de France cycling race regularly passes through the city.

Culture

Grenoble hosts several festivals: the Grenoble Jazz Festival in March, the Open Air Short Film Festival in early July, and the Cabaret Frappé music festival at the end of July.

The Summum is the biggest concert hall in Grenoble, and the most famous artists produce there. Another big hall, Le grand angle, is located nearby in Voiron. Smaller halls in the city include the Salle Olivier Messiaen.

The main cultural center of the city is called MC2 (for Maison de la culture, version 2), which hosts music, theater, and dance performances.

There are several theaters in Grenoble, the main one being Grenoble Municipal Theater (Théatre de Grenoble). Others are the Théâtre de Création, the Théâtre Prémol, and the Théâtre 145.

There are two main art centers in Grenoble: the Centre national d'Art contemporain (also called Le Magasin) and the Centre d'art Bastille.

Grenoble is famous for its walnuts, for which it enjoys an appellation of controlled origin.^[37]

The town also hosts an important comics publisher, Glénat.

Notable People from Grenoble

International relations

After I World War one street in center of Smederevska Palanka (Serbia) was named French street (Francuska ulica) and one street in Grenoble was named Palanka street(Rue de Palanka). There is also a Belgrade Street (Rue de Belgrade) near the Isère River.

Grenoble is twinned with:^[38]

Catania, Italy, since 1961,[38] Innsbruck, Austria, since 1963[38] Essen, Germany, since 1976[38][39] Halle, Germany, since 1976[38] Chişinău, Moldova, since 1977[38] Oxford, United Kingdom, since 1977[38] Rehovoth, Israel, since 1977[38]

Phoenix, United States, since 1990[38] Pécs, Hungary, since 1992[38] Bethlehem, Palestinian Authority, since 1995[38] Kaunas, Lithuania, since 1997[38] Sfax, Tunisia, since 1998[38] Constantine, Algeria, since 1999[38] Corato, Italy, since 2002[38]

Gallery

See also

• Saint Roch Cemetery
• Arboretum Robert Ruffier-Lanche
• Bishopric of Grenoble
• List of mayors of Grenoble
• Route Napoléon

References

• INSEE commune file
•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913). "Grenoble". Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company. 
•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (Eleventh ed.). Cambridge University Press. 
• The city is often referred to by Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, when he tries to speak French in the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses"

Notes

External links

• Grenoble travel guide from Wikitravel
• Grenoble Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Grenoble City website
• Official tourism office of Grenoble
• Semitag - Transports de l'agglomération grenobloise (French)
• Comptable Grenoble le site spécialisé pour l'agglomération grenobloise (French)
• Remembering Grenoble Photography Exposition (English)

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