THE RACE LIVE

Departure town

Vue depuis le pont de la porte de France (Photo : Jacques-Marie Francillon - Grenoble Communication)

Grenoble

Capital of the French Alps, having held the 1968 winter Olympics, Grenoble is resolutely modern. A place of innovation, Grenoble has made the most of its natural assets and talents to attract many international companies, making it the second largest research centre in France, after Paris. While undergoing major urban renovation, Grenoble has managed truly sustainable growth, with one of the most efficient public transport systems in France, as well as a variety of sports facilities and artistic events. A cosmopolitan town open to the outside world, Grenoble shows the way towards a model of economic development combining job creation, solidarity and protection of the environment.

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