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Museum Stendhal

Grenoble

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Museum Stendhal

You cannot visit Grenoble without being reminded of the author Stendhal. His book "The Red and the Black" contains impressions from his early years in the city. In the museum there are manuscripts, documents, portraits and memorabilia from his life and career.

Useful Information

  • Address: 20, Grande-Rue, Grenoble
  • Phone: +33 4 76 86 52 08
  • More Info: www.bm-grenoble.fr/596-stendhal.htm
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