Grenelle

Grenelle is a quartier in southwestern Paris, France. It is a part of the XVe arrondissement.

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The area takes it name from Latin Garanella, meaning a wooded area where rabbits live. The name eventually became Guarnelles and Garnelles before ending up with its modern-day name.

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In 52 BCE, Garanella plain was the site of a battle between the troops of the Gaulish chief Camulog?ne and the Roman legion under General Labienus. Despite their courageous resistance, the Gauls were defeated.

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Towards the middle of the 13th century, Grenelle became a fiefdom of the Abbey of Saint Genevieve and became part of the village of Vaugirard.

Paris: Paris is the capital city of France, as well as the capital of the ?le-de-France r?gion, whose territory encompasses Paris and its suburbs. The city of Paris proper is also a d?partement, called Paris d?partement (French: d?partement de Paris). It is a wonderful city for aimless wandering of which f...

France: The French Republic or France (: R?publique fran?aise or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents....

XVe arrondissement: The 15e arrondissement is the most populated of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, France. It is located on the Left Bank....

Grenelle related Images and Photos (experimental)

Forge of the Derosne and Cail Company Grenelle Les Grandes Usines Turgan Engraved Linton

View of Passy and Chaillot from Grenelle