What to see, what to do
à Grenoble

Travel guide Grenoble

Grenoble, in the heart of the French Alps, is renowned for its university, its technological innovation and its exceptional natural setting.

This ancient Roman town became an important centre of the French Revolution and a major scientific and technological centre in France.

Grenoble is accessible by train from Paris and other major French cities. The nearest airport is in Lyon, with frequent bus and train connections.

Accommodation

The city offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels to youth hostels and rental flats.

Gastronomy

Grenoble walnuts, gratin dauphinois, Alpine cheeses

What is there to see? What to do?

The Grenoble Bastille, the Grenoble Museum, the City Gardens

Quartier des Antiquaires, Île Verte, Quartier Saint-Laurent

Hiking in the Vercors Regional Nature Park, skiing in the Alps, Bastille cable car

Parc Paul Mistral, Natural History Museum, ice rink

Mountain Film Festival, La Fête des Tuiles, Coupe Icare

Activities

Shopping

Place Victor Hugo for shops, Estacade market for local produce

Nightlife

The city has a lively nightlife, particularly in the student districts and around the Place Grenette.

Did you know?

Grenoble is often referred to as the **Capital of the Alps**.
The city hosted the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Grenoble's cable car, one of the first in Europe, is famous for its **bubbles**.
Grenoble is a major centre for scientific research, particularly in physics and computing.
The Musée de Grenoble is one of the most prestigious art museums in France outside Paris.

Tips and tricks
Use the tram to get around the city easily.
Visit the Bastille for a breathtaking view of the city and mountains.
Sample the local specialities in the town's many bistros.

Take advantage of the many free museums on the first Sunday of every month. Take one of the many hiking trails within easy reach of the town.

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