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Grenoble (/ ɡ r ə ˈ n oʊ b əl / grə-NOH-bəl; [4] French: [ɡʁənɔbl] ⓘ; Arpitan: Grenoblo or Grainóvol; Occitan: Graçanòbol or Grenòble) is the prefecture and largest city of the Isère department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. [5]
Apr 29, 2023 · On the Drac and Isère Rivers, Grenoble is a high-tech city of science ringed by mountains in France’s Northern Alps. To the north is the powerful Bastille at the start of Chartreuse mountain range, and threatening the city from the west are the monumental rocks of the Vercors Massif.
Grenoble is an important town in the alps to the south-east of Lyon. With snowy mountain peaks as its backdrop and a Winter Olympics in its past, Grenoble has earned its title as “the Capital of the Alps.” The town is also the final destination on the Route Napoleon that starts near Cannes.
Follow the marked paths, climb up a bit, and admire the sprawling city of Grenoble at your feet. Somewhere in between history and nature, discover the must-see sites like the Chateau and Cisterns of Sassenage.
Haloed by mountains, France's self-styled 'Capital of the Alps' unites city pleasures and breathtaking nature. Every road leading out of Grenoble brushes a different regional park. The Isère River slices through the city, girding the clifftop Bastille and a ravishing set of riverside museums.
Oct 18, 2024 · Grenoble, city, capital of Isère département, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, southeastern France (Dauphiné), southeast of Lyon. It lies along the Isère River, 702 feet (214 metres) above sea level, at the foot of Mount Rachais. The Isère divides the city into two unequal parts.
Grenoble est souvent présentée comme une des villes les plus plates de France, expression utilisée par le site de la ville [15], ce qui la rend propice au déplacement à vélo [16]. Le retrait du glacier de l'Isère, il y a environ 25 000 ans, entraîne la présence d'un lac pendant plus de dix mille ans, avec ses alluvions lacustres ...
Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, G...
Dec 27, 2023 · Learn about the best places to visit with our list of the top tourist attractions and things to do in and around Grenoble. The historic city center is a delightful maze of pedestrian-only streets lined with lovely old houses and narrow cobblestone lanes leading to elegant squares.
Sep 17, 2019 · Téléphérique Grenoble - Bastille, Musée Archéologique Saint-Laurent, Extreme Sports, Climbing. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Grenoble.