Grenoble Grenoble, with a population of 155,000, is located at the south-east of France in a valley surrounded by mountains and is the intellectual and economic capital of the French Alps. Grenoble and its region have a rich heritage and they also offer facilities to practice several sports. Today, the region of Grenoble is considered as one of the largest poles of science and technology in Europe.
Places to visit in Grenoble
- The Museum of the French Revolution
- Magasin (national centre for
contemporary art)
- Maison Du Patrimoine de
Hières-sur-Amby (heritage centre)
- The house of Stendhal
- Abbaye de Saint Chef
- Saint Pierre Church
- La Casamaures (mock oriental palace)
- The Ideal Palace
- National Historic Site
- The fortifications of La Bastille built
in the 19th century
- the Dauphin's Palace
- Saint-Laurent Church, with its ancient crypt
- the monastery of the Grande Chartreuse
- The Grenoble Museum
Useful telephones in Grenoble
SNCF (French National Railways): 08.36.35.35.35
TAG (Grenoble Public Transport System): 04.76.20.66.66.
Tourist Office: 04.76.42.41.41
Taxis: 04.76.54.42.54
Ambulance Assistance: 04.76.25.82.92.
National Police Force: 04.76.60.40.40.
24-hour Emergency Doctor call-out Service : 04.76.63.08.08.
Grenoble Airport: 04.76.65.48.48
Fire Brigade (emergency calls): 18
Police (emergency calls): 17
Ambulance SAMU (emergency calls): 15
Operator assistance: 36 10
Operator information: 12
Minitel information: 11