Things To Do Near Downtown in Grenoble
Musée de Grenoble
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5 place de Lavalette
Thanks to its ancient and 20th century art collections, the Musée de Grenoble is considered one of Europe's most prestigious. Art lovers should not miss this one...
Musée de l'Ancien Evêché
approx 2 blocks
2 Rue Très-Cloîtres
Go under the Place Notre Dame to discover the foundations of Grenoble and into the museum to learn about its history...
Les Halles Sainte-Claire
approx 4 blocks
19 Place Sainte-Claire
Abandon the hypermarkets and do your grocery shopping here. The Halles Sainte Claire is Grenoble's best place for traditional market shopping with quality products, friendly vendors, and plenty of atmosphere...
Jardin de Ville city park
approx 4 blocks
Place de Gordes
A popular park for locals of all ages, but especially students and families with small children...
Musée Dauphinois
approx 5 blocks
30 rue Maurice-Gignoux
The Musée Dauphinois, housed in a 17th century convent, presents Alpine life from an anthropological and ethnological point of view. Think of it as a crash course in mountain life...
Musée-bibliothèque de Grenoble
approx 5 blocks
9 Place Verdun
Grenoble's old library and museum, that is worth a quick peek...
Via ferrata
approx 8 blocks
Quai de France
A rare rock climbing site right in the city, but you'll need some experience before tackling this one...
Paul Mistral Park
approx 11 blocks
A sprawling outdoor park with enough green space for the whole city...
Musée des Automates
approx 14 blocks
12 rue des arts
An often-overlooked gem that delights kids and adults alike...
MetroVelo bike rental service
approx 14 blocks
1 Place de la Gare
Renting a bike can be a great way to see Grenoble--it's one of France's flattest cities...
The banks of the Isère
approx 14 blocks
The Berges de l'Isère offer a well-maintained promenade for cyclists, walkers, and roller-bladers...
MAGASIN - CNAC (Centre National d'Art Contemporain)
approx 1 mile
Site Bouchayer-Viallet, 155 cours Berriat
Le Magasin, National Center for Contemporary Art, presents temporary exhibits by renowned contemporary artists. Many exhibits are created on site, taking advantage of the vast former industrial space...
Chamrousse
approx 9 miles
42 place de Belledonne
A favorite resort with the locals, as it is about a 30 minute drive from the city...
Hike at Charmant Som
approx 9 miles
Charmant Som
A great hike from spring to fall, with a view of the secluded Chartreuse monastery from the summit...
Cross Country Skiing at Autrans
approx 9 miles
An ideal place for cross-country skiing, with 130 kilometres of trails...
AIR ALPIN
approx 12 miles
Lumbin-St Hilaire landing area
This paragliding school just 30 minutes from Grenoble offers complete gliding lessons as well as beginner flights with a certified instructor. See Grenoble from a whole new perspective—the air...
Caves de la Chartreuse
approx 13 miles
10 Boulevard Edgar Kofler
Discover the world's largest aging cellar in Voiron, where the famous green and yellow liqueur of the Chartreuse fathers ages...
Le Grand Sechoir
approx 16 miles
705 route de Grenoble
Who would have ever guessed a walnut museum could be this interesting?...
