Grenoble
Grenoble
Capital of the Alps and host to the 1968 Winter Olympics, Grenoble is in a unique geographical location, at the crossroads of three mountain ranges: Vercors, Belledonne and Chartreuse.
Stendhal said of the city: "there is a mountain at the end of every street."
Grenoble is at the leading edge of technology and has a renowned university, as well as being a city of art with a fascinating history.
Historical centre
Grenoble has a number of architectural and cultural treasures. Places St-André, Notre-Dame and Grenette, the old law courts and the Jardin de Ville should figure on every tourist's list of places to visit.
The fortifications
Grenoble used to be a walled town and a few remains of the ramparts can still be seen today, including the Bastille fort. It can be reached by cable-car or, for the intrepid, via a path including nearly 400 steps.
From the top, the views of Grenoble and the surrounding area are incomparable.
Musée de Grenoble
One of France's most prestigious art galleries, with major collections of ancient, modern and contemporary works.
Musée Dauphinois
From its hillside position overlooking Grenoble, this folk museum preserves, promotes and passes on the memories of those who lived in the province of Dauphiné.
Cuves de Sassenage
Discover the astonishing beauty of this cave in the depths of the earth, which is linked to the world-famous Gouffre Berger pothole.
A sound-and-light show recounts the legend of the fairy called Mélusine.
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