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Pro
Past and future, mountains, panorama, multi-cultural
Con
Too hot and polluted in summer
In a nutshell
go here for a get away from it all break with wonderful scenery
Relax time: Champs-Elysées park
vinc_bilb Says: Strolling in the Champs-Elysées park is a good way to relax. Park is great, well located, an it is a good break for families and why not for tourists. The view on Mountains is fine, and, during the hottest months, you could enjoy this moment by puting your foots and legs in...
Vercors regional natural park: the natural citadel
vinc_bilb Says: Vercors is wonderful.Over the centuries water has cut through its cliffs forming deep gorges, superb natural amphitheatres, caves and abysses that are famous all over Europe. You can explore Vercors on foot, on skis, on a bike, and admire the beauty of the countryside or you...
Grenoble city: center and old town
vinc_bilb Says: I recommend :1- The ancient fortifications of the Bastille, at the foot of the Chartreuse massif, tower over the Grenoble area. This is now one of Grenoble's top tourist attractions.2- The historical town 3- No too much known : The sundial (Stendhal school), built in 1673,...
JLBG Says: The Stendhal house is actually an unfurnished part of the XVIIIth century apartments of Gagnon, the grandfather of Stendhal which can be visited. Temporary shows (painting, literature, etc...) are held in the apartments. One room is dedicated to the memory of Stendhal....
1 Review and 91 Opinions Hotel Novotel Centre is a centrally located business hotel in WTC Grenoble, just behind the railway...
6 Reviews and 106 Opinions This hotel is very central, about 10 mins walk from the station and at the edge of the pedestrian...
Klod5 Says: Altitude 4810 (devinez de quel sommet il s'agit) a vu le jour en Septembre 2002 dans un environnement de prédilection, au pied des montagnes, dont les richesses culinaires ne sont plus à citer : Beaufort, Reblochon, Pommes de Savoie, Noix de Grenoble, etc. Bénéficiant du...
La coccinelle: Simple, refined and excellent
vinc_bilb Says: last update (July 2008): going back with my wife. She shares the viewI had the opportunity to discover this restaurant in may 2008 and it's excellent:- the food is tasty, a little spicy, with a clear personnal touch from the boss/cooker- the boss is friendly, engaging, share...
ch1richie Says: hello,i am in an irish electronic rock band who are travelling to Grenoble for a gig at EVE on April 5th. We will be in Grenoble for 5 nights so we are looking to play another gig in another venue if possible between April 6th-9th. does anyone know of any other venues in...
vinc_bilb Says: Grenoble maps could be downloaded (I recommend the pdf format) from tourism information center web site (english version in the adress)A lot of brochures are also available here, a good way for cooking your visit in advance
Airport : Aéroport de Grenoble St-Geoirs
Klod5 Says: A 41 km au nord ouest.Navette spéciale au départ de la gare routière de Grenoble.(1h15 avant le départ du vol) et à chaque arrivée à l'aéroport.To 41 km to the west north. Special shuttle to the departure of the road station of Grenoble. (1h15 before the departure of the...
Decathlon: The best sporting good chain store in France
vinc_bilb Says: Decathlon provides a wide range of sporting goods, from tennis racquets to advanced scuba diving equipment, in large superstores. "Making the pleasure of sport accessible to as many as people as possible": all sport and brands, from beginners to professionals: mountain...
Chocolats Bonnat: The must for chocolates
vinc_bilb Says: BONNAT family are traditional "chocolatier and confectioner" in Voiron from father to son since 1884. - One of the famous Bonnat specialitiesis the "Voiron Pavés” (Praline Chunks) - Shop in Voiron is just closed from "St Bruno church", in the center. Everyone (locals) know.a...
Dizzyhead Says: You find the tourist office at Rue de la Rèpublique and they can provide you with maps, information papers and help you with other things too. It is very good to visit this office and get some information.
Dizzyhead Says: I met this man on the train to Grenoble. He and I talked about all kind of stuff during our trip on the train. He asked me about Sweden, because he planed to go to my country. He wanted to see the north of Sweden. I gave him so much information I could, and he got my mail...
vinc_bilb Says: (Even if I'm local, regular hiker, I was trapped in June 2008 (see photos), so, I'll try to apply my recommendations to myself ...)Common and known warnings, but could be reinforced in moutains area's:1- Weather brutal changesWeather and temperatures in mountains could...
vinc_bilb Says: It's not a real trap, but you could have to pay more for visiting Grenoble (museums, tourists hot spots) by taking and cumulating ticket entrance prices. You could have a free-accesses + reduced prices + extra advantages for children- Free accesses: Grenoble museum, Small...
katenoel Says: Luggage with wheels! Re-inforced wheels, because the roads are cobbled. Bring as light of things as you can, clothes, sport equipment, etc. You'll usually have to walk a little bit and use the public transport to get around, so hauling a bunch of heavy bags across the tram...
JLBG Says: The Gouffre Berger is not open to tourists but to advanced speleologists. Here are the recommendations for descending the Gouffre Berger (June 1st to 31st October) Due to its reknown, depth and beauty the Gouffre Berger attracts many visitors. The cave presents no major...
Parcs & gardens : Parc Bachelard
Klod5 Says: Parc des Champs Elysées ou parc BachelardIl est composé de deux parties : un côté (avenue Albert Reynier) est aménagé en parc urbain, l'autre côté (Technisud) offre un aspect plus naturel, l'herbe n'est fauchée que deux fois l'an. Le parc est agrémenté d'un parcours sportif...
Ski or snowboard in the French Alps
localoptimum Says: Grenoble is an awesome starting point for ski and snowboard. Of the big stations, Alpe d'Huez and Deux Alpes are easily accessible. For Alpe d'Huez, my favourite spot, consider going to Vaujany, Oz, or Villard Reculas for your lift pass, you'll save yourself 20 mins of...
vinc_bilb Says: Grenoble "benefits" from an atypical climate, with an amplitude and variations of the highest in France. While in winter, the temperature can fall very low, in summer the city undergoes one of the strongest hot season of the country. The surrounding mountains form a huge...
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Q: We are a mature couple planning to travel by car in the Grenoble area for 2-3 days in mid-May 2012. We would like to drive several...
A: They had to evacuate campers on the Galiber and it was 5C / 41F on l'Alpe d'Huez only a couple of days before the tour arrived. So I think it will be hit or miss...
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Grenoble, capital of the French Alps
Where, in France, is there both a “Metro” and a “Bastille” ? To help you I can add that it is where the French Revolution began. Actually, may be that won't help that much but mislead you ! I bet you...
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Grenoble est construite au confluent de deux rivières : l'Isere et le Drac, au coeur des montagnes. Lorsque vous êtes dans la ville, au bout de chaque rue vous voyez une montagne.
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Capital of the Alps and of the Dauphine, Grenoble is an interesting city, more interesting than it could appears after a superficial look. - eart of the Alps: eleven museums, good cafes and...
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Grenoble is a city in south-east France, situated at the foot of the Alps in the Rhône-Alpes région. Grenoble is a major scientific center, especially in the fields of physics, computer science and......
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