Perret tower (Grenoble) — Photo Spots, La Tronche, France

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Perret tower (Grenoble)

La Tronche, France

The Perret tower, originally called La tour pour regarder les montagnes ('The tower for looking at the mountains'), is an observation tower in Grenoble, in the Paul Mistral public park. It was the first tower built of reinforced concrete in Europe. In 1998 it was officially declared a national heritage site. It was built for the International Exhibition of Hydropower and Tourism where it was the orientation tower and the symbol of the exhibition. Nowadays it is the last vestige of this exhibition.

Category
Photo Spots
Location
La Tronche, France
Coordinates
45.18472, 5.73528
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q2446035

What is Perret tower (Grenoble)?

Perret tower (Grenoble) is a Photo Spots place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Jardin des Plantes, Grenoble, Palais des Sports Pierre Mendès France, Hôtel de la Première présidence, Chapelle Sainte-Marie-d'en-Bas.

Where is Perret tower (Grenoble)?

Perret tower (Grenoble) is in La Tronche, France. Coordinates: 45.18472, 5.73528.

How do I get to Perret tower (Grenoble)?

Perret tower (Grenoble) is at La Tronche, France (45.18472, 5.73528). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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