Visit Grenoble

Here, opposite the collegiate church of Saint-André, you are in the heart of the Delphinal district, the seat of power of the Dolphins in the Middle Ages. Here, the Dolphin has nothing to do with the eldest son of the King of France. It is the title of the Counts of Viennois. This church was built in 1228 by Dauphin André to serve Read more

Here you are in front of Grenoble's Notre-Dame cathedral. The bishopric of Grenoble dates back very far! Almost to the beginnings of Christianity! It's worth remembering that Christians were considered outlaws by the polytheistic Romans and were often martyred in Rome. In 313, Emperor Constantine finally granted them Read more

Now, onto gastronomy and local products! France is explored through the flavors of its various regions, and the Dauphiné is no exception when it comes to high-quality local products. Built on the site of the former Sainte-Claire convent, this beautiful covered market has been a listed building since 2007. Read more

This is Grenette Square. Until the end of the 14th century, you would have been standing outside of the city walls, at the foot of the Gallo-Roman enclosure. At that time it was known as the “Granaterie Square”, because of the important grain market that took place there. Read more

As you reach the square you will be facing the Saint-Louis Church, a structure dating back to the 17th century. Its construction was commissioned by the Bishop of Grenoble, Monseigneur Le Camus, who in fact had two churches built! Indeed, he sought to grow new parishes in the heart of the newly created neighborhoods of his Read more

This beautiful green square is a tribute to Victor Hugo, who died the year it was inaugurated. It used to be the site of military barracks and the old city walls. At the end of the 19th century, when the barracks were moved and the ramparts demolished, it was decided to use the space left behind to create a pleasant square surrounded Read more

You have just entered the “Jardin de Ville”, City Garden in English, a little piece of nature at the heart of the city. It's a typical example of a Classic French Garden, with a wooded area of plane, chestnut, and lime trees on one side and a flowered area of roses, palm trees, and orange trees on the other. Before the 17th century Read more

You will reach the quays, from where you can admire the row of colorful buildings on the other side of the Isère. Careful, here you have to make a crucial choice! We are going up to the Bastille, one of Grenoble's most famous sights, but it can also be hard to get there. You could choose an original way or go for a hike. Read more

Attention please, we're about to start the climb to the Bastille fort. It's an ascent on well-maintained paths and steps, with a positive difference in altitude of almost 300 metres. This walk is a true immersion into nature, and the view of the valley is a delightful experience. Read more

Why not take a quick photo stop to recover from the long climb to the Bastille. As you can see there’s no lack of great views! You've now reached the park Guy Pape, where you can enjoy a beautiful, unspoilt view of Grenoble and the surrounding mountains. Read more

So here we are, in the Dolfins' Gardens. This is the starting point for the section of the long-distance hiking path -GR9 in Isère/Savoie. It is over a thousand kilometres long and stretches from the Jura mountain range to the Mediterranean sea. Today, we're just going to walk through the gardens of the former fortifications Read more

Well done to those who walked! The rest of you, I hope you got a thrill and some great shots! Now that you've all arrived at the Fort de la Bastille. Don't hesitate to explore the site, with its terraces and belvederes offering breathtaking views, as well as information on Grenoble, the surrounding region and the fortifications. Read more

Take one last look at the Vercors and Belledonnes ranges before heading back down to town. If the weather is clear, you might even catch a glimpse of the Mont Blanc in the distance, recognisable by its snowy dome. Of course, if you are taking this tour in the middle of winter Read more

On your right, you can see the Archaeological Museum of Saint-Laurent. You might want to visit it today or later! The old Saint-Laurent church, constructed atop a Gallo-Roman necropolis from the 4th century, was secularised in 1983 to undergo transformation into an archaeological site and later, 3 years hence, into a museum Read more

You are now on Saint-Laurent street, in the heart of the district of the same name. This is the oldest district of the city. Located on the right bank of the Isère, it is known “s "Little It”ly" because of its pretty, colourful facades and the fact that most of its inhabitants came from the Apulian region, in Italy. Read more

On your left is the Saint Laurent gate. It was one of five entry gates of the 17th-century town wall. Built in 1615, it was the gateway to Savoy via the Grésivaudan valley. It was saved from destruction thanks to General Haxo who integrated it into his new fortifications. All that remains of Lesdiguières' enclosure are two gates Read more