Le Dauphiné libéré [SEP] language of work or name
Le Dauphiné libéré
Le Dauphiné libéré is a provincial daily French newspaper known for its emphasis on local news and events. The paper is published in Grenoble, France.
History and profile.
Founded in 1945, it takes the name from the former province of Dauphiné. "Le Dauphiné libéré" is produced in 24 different editions covering events in eight French departments, mainly in the region Rhône-Alpes:
- Ain (Pays de Gex only)
- Hautes-Alpes (in Provence-Alpes-Côte
Le Dauphiné libéré" was 259,000 copies. The paper had a circulation of 259,000 copies both in 2001 and in 2003. The circulation of the paper was 213,664 copies in 2014.
Critérium du Dauphiné.
In 1947, a bicycle race was created by Le Dauphiné libéré to promote its circulation. After World War II, as cycling recovered from a universal five- or six-year hiatus, the Grenoble-based newspaper decided to create and organize a cycling stage race covering the Dauphiné region. This lead to the creation of