| Grenoble is a small and beautiful city situated in the | | | | French fortification of 18th century and is still an |
| southeastern France. Situated on the foot of French | | | | important strategic point on the Alpine Frontier. |
| Alps where Drac River joins Isre. Being located near to | | | | Palace of the Parliament of Dauphin: |
| the mountains it is also known as "Capital of | | | | It was constructed in 14th to 15th century and was a |
| Mountains". This city is located in the Rhne-Alpes | | | | location for the parliament of Dauphin until French |
| region and is the capital of department of Isre. This | | | | Revolution. Later on in 19th century, this palace was |
| region has a history of more than 2000 years and it | | | | further enhanced. Today this building serves as Isre |
| has experienced a rapid and enormous growth during | | | | Council (Conseil Gnral de l'Isre). |
| 18th and 19th century. This growth was symbolized in | | | | Museum of Grenoble: |
| X Winter Olympic Games in 1968. The city is a | | | | This museum is known for its collections of paintings |
| scientific center of Europe. | | | | that has covered the artistic evolution. There are many |
| Main Attractions: | | | | famous Greek and Roman artifacts on display here. |
| La Bastille: | | | | Economy of Grenoble: |
| It is a series of collections or annexed territories that | | | | Grenoble is one of the Europe's leading centers for |
| are located on the mountainside. It is one of most | | | | high-tech industries, especially bio and |
| popular tourist destinations in Grenoble. It offers a good | | | | nano-technologies. Several famous companies are |
| experience for viewing the surrounding mountains and | | | | located here. This town is famous for its glove-making. |
| nearby towns. La Bastille was started in the middle | | | | Several companies like Hewlett Packard (HP), |
| age and later on several additions were made to it. It | | | | STMicroelectronics, Schneider Electric and many more |
| has been credited with most extensive example of | | | | have their offices in this city. |