Discover European Cities: Grenoble, France
This is the first episode of Discover European Cities short documentary program that aims to cover unpopular cities in Europe in a short video clip. This program shows quickly main areas in each city visited with popular monuments in the city. Also, Dicover European Cities program will cover each city by less than a 5 minutes video. This video was made using iPad Air camera.
Grenoble is a city of around 550,000 inhabitants located in south-eastern France, in the Rhône-Alpes region that encompasses the French Alps.
The climate is quite cold in winter, with days of snow almost every year. Summers are known to be hot, as mountains surrounding the town stop any wind.
Grenoble is crossed by two rivers, the Drac and the Isère, and is surrounded by three mountain chains, the Vercors, Chartreuse and Belledonne.
History of the city
43 B.C. : Gallo-Roman period ; first mention of Cularo
End of the 3rd century (between 286 and 293) Cularo becomes the administrative center of a city
379 : Cularo becomes Gratianopolis, creation of a bishopric
12th century: Grenoble becomes the Dauphins' capital and a co-lordship
1340 : The Delphinal Council moves to Grenoble
1453 : Dauphiné Parliament
1562 : Religious Wars : the city is in the hands of the Protestants
1590 : Duke of Lesdiguières and his successors
1788 : The Parliament rebels : Day of the Tiles and the Vizille Assembly 1793/1794 : Terreur « douce »
1815 : Napoleon and the 100 days, siege of Grenoble
1830 : New city walls and construction of the Bastille fortress
1835 : patent registration for glovemaker Xavier Jouvin's glove punch in Grenoble
1842 : founding of the first cement company of Grenoble (the second oldest in France)
1850 : Grenoble becomes one of the most important glove-making centers in Europe. Cement factories and hydroelectric power continues to develop. Grenoble becomes an industrial capital.
1860 : Military capital of the Alps with barracks
1925 : International Exhibition of Hydroelectric Power and Tourism
1941 à 1944 : World War Two and the Resistance ; Grenoble, capital of the Maquis resistance movement.
1955 : Scientific research and high technology industries ; university
1968 : Winter Olympic Games1987 : Grenoble install the first tramway in the world accessible to disabled people.19994 : Starting of the ESRF (European Radiation Facility)
1990/1995 : creation of the Europole district
1998 : Opening of the Musée de l'Ancien Evêché
2001 : Starting of Pôle-Sud ice ring
2004 : Re-opening of MC:2
2005 : Grenoble signs first contract for adapted tourism in France
2006 : Starting of the new tramaway line: line C
2006 : Starting of the new european scientist complex MINATEC
2008 : opening of the Alps' Stadium
2009 : Grenoble won the National Grand Prize of the eco-neighborhoods with the quartier de Bonne area.
2011 : re-opening of the MAG: Archeological Museum of Grenoble
Reaching Grenoble
Air
There are three airports near Grenoble:
Grenoble Isère Airport
Also known as St Geoirs,is a small low-cost airport. Flights are more frequent in the ski season.
easyJet and ryanair and Norwegian Airlines offer flights.
Lyon Airport
Also known as Saint Exupéry formerly is farther away, about 100 km (1 h by bus, car or train).
Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport, 157 km from Grenoble, is a usual destination of many flight companies, and can be cheaper than Lyon airport.
Car
• A41, Geneva 1hour and a half(via Chambery)
• A48, Lyon 1 hour
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Grenoble can be difficult to navigate by car, but once you get there the Park and Ride (parking relais) system operated by Semitag-parking is a good way of getting around. (see trams and buses)
Train
Several high speed trains (TGV) from SNCF:
-Paris to Grenoble directly every day, for a three-hour trip of 640 km.
-Lyon (Part-Dieu station) This takes around an 1h15 to 1h30 with the TER (regional trains)
-Geneva in Switzerland 2 hours from the Cornavain station in Geneva's center.
To eat:
-Budget-restaurants: Tacos de Lyon in Sainte-Claire and Tandoori Express.
-Average-Restaurants: Restaurants in Place Grenette like Sporting, Au Bureau,and Cafe Laffe
-High-end restaurants: Auberge Napoléon, Restaurant L'Epicurien.
To sleep:
Best Hotel: Le Grand Hotel in rue de la république.
Average Hotels: Novotel Hotel, Europole Hotel, and Hotel Ibis.
Places to see in ( Montelimar - France )
Places to see in ( Montelimar - France )
An unmissable destination for sweet-lovers thanks to its famous nougat, Montélimar is located between Valence and Avignon, in the middle of Provençale Drôme, the land of lavender. Peaceful and welcoming with its old pedestrian quarters and little town squares, Montélimar was conquered by the Romans before the birth of Christ. It has many treasures left over from its eventful past that are very appealing to tourists.
Its beautiful mansions are found in the historic centre: the Renaissance-style house of Diane de Poitiers, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries; the 17th-century Puy-Montbrun mansion; the 18th-century Chabrillan mansion. The Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, located on the site of the first church thus named in the 12th century, has been transformed and renovated many times following the destruction caused by the Wars of Religion. Another sight to see is St. Martin's Gate, built from dimension stone in the 17th century and formerly part of the city's ramparts.
In the heights of the city, the Adhémars' Castle is a 12th-century medieval palace, Romanesque in style and surrounded by ramparts. Temporary exhibitions and shows take place there. You can visit the residential palace, keep and chapel. You can buy a pass for combined admission to the castle and the St. Martin Contemporary Art Museum. To entertain the young ones, head to the Museum of Miniatures, based in an old chapel in the city centre. Dedicated to the art of miniature-making, it has amongst other things a magnificent collection of dolls' houses.
Lastly, you can't visit Montélimar without stopping at one of its many nougat shops, to sample this unique treat made from almonds and honey. To step back in time to your childhood days, you can also stop by the Palace of Sweets and Nougat, a fun, educational and interactive space devoted to childhood and memories.
Montelimar is primarily famous for its nougat and if you are visiting Montelimar be sure to taste some. It is nothing like the chewy, plasticy stuff that passes for nougat in the UK but is really delicious. Wandering along the main street, the Rue Pierre Julien there are plenty of shops dedicated to the sale of nougat. Nougat first began to be made in the 17th century when the almond trees planted around Montelimar first started fruiting. Almonds and honey are key components of the delicious Montelimar nougat.
The basic nougat is made of sugar, honey and egg whites and to this almonds, pistachios and vanilla are added. Most of the nougat makers in the town will let you watch the nougat making process, usually in the morning when the day's batch is made. Apart from nougat Montelimar is not really a tourist destination but it does have a pleasant centre with a few sights to look out for.
Also to look out for are the municipal theatre built in neo-classical style in the 19th century, a Protestant Church built in the 17th century and a very attractive pharmacy. The pharmacy has a frontage made of tin and lead and has quite an ornate neo-classical style. If you are travelling with children the Jardin Public in the centre of Montelimar is a nice park, great for a picnic, and near the entrance is a mini-farm with peacocks, sheep and pygmy goats. One of the main sights to see in Montelimar is the Chateau des Adhemar which sits on a hilltop above the town. Adhemar castle was built at the end of the 12th century by the Adhémar family. It has battlements, a main residence, a keep and a chapel. It is used to house contemporary art exhibitions.
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Places to see in ( Angers - France )
Places to see in ( Angers - France )
Angers is a city in western France beside the Maine river at the edge of the Loire Valley. The medieval seat of the Plantagenet dynasty, it has an old town with half-timbered houses such as ornate Maison d'Adam (now the Maison des Artisans). The Cathédrale St-Maurice, in central Place Sainte-Croix, features twin 75m spires and elaborate stained-glass rose windows. The city's newer areas offer a thriving cafe culture.
An intellectual centre in the 1400s and a lively university city today, Angers – the historical seat of the Plantagenet dynasty and the dukes of Anjou – makes an engaging western gateway to the Loire Valley. The mostly pedestrianised old town supports a thriving cafe culture, thanks in part to the dynamic presence of 38,000 students, as well as some excellent places to eat. The city is famous for two sets of breathtaking tapestries: the 14th-century Tenture de l’Apocalypse in the city’s medieval château, and the 20th-century Chant du Monde at the Jean Lurçat museum.
To historians & travellers interested in discovering France's rich medieval history Angers is located in the French region which was known as Anjou in the Middle Ages. Today Angers is an bustling French city which is home to around 150,000 people in the city itself and roughly 270,000 people in the greater metropolitan area.
Having a long history of almost sovereignity, the Angers people can seem cold and very proud of their city. Historically, Angers was a stronghold facing Brittany, then an political hub by the Plantagenêt era, making it a city of crucial historical decisions and events, regarding France's history. It has to be taken into account when meeting locals, as even people from other large cities around sense this slight mentality difference.
The castle fortress of Angers is an impressive defence work. It has 17 towers and as a bonus, it hosts an extremely large mediaeval tapestry of the Apocalypse, which is arguably one of the very greatest artworks that has come down to us from the Middle Ages. Alot else to see in Angers such as :
Château d'Angers
Terra Botanica
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
Muséum d'histoire naturelle d’Angers
Galerie David d'Angers
Museum Jean Lurcat and contemporary tapestry
Musée de l’ardoise de Trélazé
Maine
Angers Cathedral
Jardin des plantes d'Angers
Adam House (House of artisans)
Balzac Park
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Parc de l'Arboretum Gaston Allard
Arboretum Gaston Allard
Étang Saint-Nicolas
Park Pignerolle
Anjou Adventure Park
Park Ardoisières
Château de Pignerolle
Cloître Toussaint
Le Hutreau
Palais de justice d'Angers
Parc de la Garenne
Saint Nicolas park
La Tour du Moulin
Château à Motte de la Haie Joulain
Ouistiti Compagnie
Leisure Park Sablières
Musée Pincé
Former convent of the Baumette
Parc André Delibes
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Places to see in ( Biarritz - France )
Places to see in ( Biarritz - France )
Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on southwestern France’s Basque coast, has been a popular resort since European royalty began visiting in the 1800s. It’s also a major surfing destination, with long sandy beaches and surf schools. A symbol of Biarritz, the Rocher de la Vierge is a rocky outcrop topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Reached via footbridge, it offers sweeping views of the Bay of Biscay.
Half ritzy coastal resort, half summer surfer's hang-out, the seaside resort of Biarritz has been a favourite seaside getaway ever since Napoléon III and his Spanish-born wife Eugénie arrived during the mid-19th century. It's been a glamorous spot ever since, lined with elegant villas and heritage-listed residences that glitter with belle époque and art deco details. Unfortunately the 20th century wasn't quite so kind, and the seafront is blessed with its fair share of concrete carbuncles that have done little to enhance its aesthetic appeal. Nevertheless, Biarritz remains one of the southwest's seaside gems – so long as you can cope with the summer crowds and seasonal prices, that is.
Biarritz is a famous holiday destination located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of Aquitaine, France. Biarritz lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France. It is adjacent to Bayonne and Anglet and 11 miles (18 km) from the border with Spain. Biarritz is very pedestrianised, and it is easy to get around the town centre, to the beaches, and to the best spots for surfing or shopping. This means whatever your holiday needs is a short and pleasant walking distance away. However, it can be quite hilly in places.
Biarritz is famous for its coast and the rocks in the sea. There is the church of Sainte Eugenie, a Russian Orthodox church, and the Museum of the Sea (entrance about €6) with a lot of interesting animals like different kinds of fish, anemones, sharks, and seals in aquariums. Other topics include fishing in the last centuries, birds, catching whales. Then there is a Museum of Asian Art and a lighthouse (entrance €2).
The beaches are excellent and this is a major surf resort. The main beach, Grand Plage, gets very crowded, but there is also a long surfers' beach on the Boulevard du Prince de Galles, called Cote de Basque, that has almost no sand at high tide, but is superb at low tide. The surf beaches at Anglet are easily accessible by bus, and surfboards that aren't too big are allowed on the local buses in the summer at least. There is a small beach by the Esplanade du Porte Vieux that is good for swimming when the surfer's beach is closed.
Alot to see in ( Biarritz - France ) such as :
Aquarium de Biarritz
Cite de l'Ocean et du Surf
Biarritz Lighthouse
Planète Musée du Chocolat
Musée Bonnat
Biarritz History Museum
Musée Asiatica
Parc des Sports Aguiléra
Rocher de la Vierge
Crypte Sainte Eugénie
Basque Coast
Grande Plage
Miramar Beach
Milady Beach
Plage d'Erromardie
Jardin botanique littoral Paul Jovet
Plage Marbella
Beach Corsairs
Marinella beach
Marbella Beach
Public Garden
Plage de la Côte des Basques
Biarritz Grande Plage Promenade
La Madrague Beach
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De la France à Turin par le tunnel du Fréjus
Alps tunnels and twists
Bike mounted camera in the Alps.
Bus Ride St. Martin
Bus ride from Marigot to Pic Paridis road
On our way to Loterie Farm
French side of island
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