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History of Grenoble

Grenoble is the city of south-eastern France nad is the capital of Isere department. The city is very famous all over the world because of its historical background. The city was known as Cularo in 13^th century when Allobroges constructed strong walls around the small town. In 381, Emperor visited the city of Grenoble and improved thw walls of the city. The new name of Grenoble at this time is Gratianopolis. The city became a part of the first Burgundian kingdom after the collapse of the Roman Empire. Aftyer this, it passed into the control of the Carolingian kings. Then it was possessed by second Burgundian kingdom of Arles. The city got the title of Dauphin when it became the possession of the counts of Vienne. Grenoble became the capital of province of France, named as Dauphine, in 1349. Many churches and historical buildings were constructed in the city in 1789. Place de la Bastille is one of the most important historical places of Grenoble. Old Gestapo HQ is the oldest building of the city and now used as a hotel. Some tensions arose in World War II during the periods of Italian and German occupation. Later on, Grenoble was awarded the Ordre de la Libération for its extraordinary services in the French Resistance. If you want to move around the city then get a car hire Grenoble. These services are cheap and reliable. Therefore, you should go for a car hire Grenoble airport, if you want to explore the history of the city.

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