Capital of the Alps, tucked at the confluence of the Isère and the Drac, Grenoble has a real mountain for a playground right in the city: the Bastille. Between renowned museums and lively squares, here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Grenoble, places to visit near Grenoble or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Grenoble on the interactive mapOpened in 1934, France's first urban cable car links the city centre to the Bastille fort in a few minutes, offering a 360° panorama over the Belledonne, Vercors and Chartreuse massifs.
See on the map →Founded in 1798, this museum is renowned for its modern and contemporary art collections — among the richest in France outside Paris — alongside ancient and classical works.
See on the map →Set in the former convent of Sainte-Marie-d'en-Haut, completed in 1621, this museum retraces the history and traditions of the Dauphiné, on the lower slopes of the Bastille hill.
See on the map →The lively shopping heart of Grenoble, this pedestrian square lined with terraces is a must for anyone strolling through the historic centre.
See on the map →This 17th-century garden offers a leafy pause in the heart of the old town, steps from the lower station of the Bastille cable car.
See on the map →In the heart of the old centre, this cathedral preserves a remarkable Gothic ciborium and bears witness to the city's religious history since the Middle Ages.
See on the map →This elegant square, adorned with a bandstand and flower beds, offers a peaceful break in the heart of Grenoble's city centre.
See on the map →Laid out at the foot of the Bastille fort, this garden makes a pleasant leafy stop on the way up to the cable car.
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