City areas
Grenoble is a unique city, an almost flawless combination between the fun opportunities of an Alpine resort, the elegant charm of an ancient French city and the dynamic atmosphere of an acclaimed university and science hub. Take your time to explore each of these facets or choose those which better suit your visit’s purpose.
Interest Areas
- Old Town / Shopping Area
General info: The Notre Dame district is the centre of Grenoble and also happens to be one of the oldest and most beautiful parts of the city. Unlike other typical “Old Town” areas of other historical cities, up here in Grenoble’s Notre Dame you can also find good places to shop or enjoy a cup of coffee on a terrace.
Attractions include: Musée De L’Ancien Eveché, Musée de Grenoble, the Grenoble Cathedral
- Science and Research Area
General info: In the Polygone Scientifique area you can see some of the most famous institutions of scientific research in Europe or the entire world, for that matter. Feel free to gawk around, people here are already used to it by now.
Attractions include: the ESRF light source, the MINATEC building, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory
- University Area
General info: Wandering through the campus of St Martin d’Heres is an agreeable experience, with all those happy-going students about and the unmistakable college-like atmosphere.
Attractions include: Science and Technology University, Social Sciences University, Political Sciences University