IN STENDHAL’S FOOTSTEPS Find the places frequented by Grenoble’s famous romantic author (1783-1842) in the heart of the old town. A Stendhal’s birthplace Stendhal was born in this apartment in 1783, as later on were his sisters Pauline and Zénaïde. B Doctor...
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IN STENDHAL’S FOOTSTEPS Find the places frequented by Grenoble’s famous romantic author (1783-1842) in the heart of the old town. A Stendhal’s birthplace Stendhal was born in this apartment in 1783, as later on were his sisters Pauline and Zénaïde. B Doctor Gagnon’s house After the death of his mother, Stendhal went to live with his grandfather whom he adored. C Jardin de Ville: Doctor Gagnon’s climbing vine Stendhal watched those strolling through the Jardin de Ville from this terrace. D Jardin de Ville: Stendhal medallion by Rodin A monument is dedicated to him with a medallion sculpted by Rodin. E St-André Collegiate Church He attended a meeting of the Jacobins Club which held its session here in 1793. F Café de la Table Ronde Place of political & literary discussions, created in 1739 by the confectioner, Caudet. G Old Palais de Justice Antoine Berthet, judged here, inspired the character of Julien Sorel (The Red and the Black). H The Bigillions, 18 rue Chenoise He paid visit to Fra
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