Grenoble, the former
capital of the Dauphiné, revives Stendhal’s footsteps through its picturesque
alleys and town squares. The Grenoble-Bastille cable car (affectionately known
as « The bubbles »
because of the shape) will take you in air to the Bastille fortress above
Grenoble where you can enjoy the open view onto the mountain ranges that became
famous with the 1968 Olympics Games, the year when Jean-Claude Killy won three gold medals.Historic cities
Grenoble and surrounding areas
Grenoble, the former
capital of the Dauphiné, revives Stendhal’s footsteps through its picturesque
alleys and town squares. The Grenoble-Bastille cable car (affectionately known
as « The bubbles »
because of the shape) will take you in air to the Bastille fortress above
Grenoble where you can enjoy the open view onto the mountain ranges that became
famous with the 1968 Olympics Games, the year when Jean-Claude Killy won three gold medals.Voiron
Right at the door of the
Chartreuse and its natural park, Voiron is where the famous cellars of the Chartreuse
liqueur can be visited, a recipe still kept secret by the monks of the Grande
Chartreuse on the heights of Saint Pierre de Chartreuse.Vienne
Capital city of the
Allobroges under the Roman Empire, Vienna has an archaeological heritage considered
one of the richest in France. Backing onto the rocky slopes of the Mont Pipet,
its ancient Roman theatre with 42 steps is a place for cultural events
including the famous Jazz Festival, well known internationallyVizille
Situated next to
Grenoble and the Massif de l'Oisans along the famous Route Napoleon, the Domaine
Départmental deVizille combines a prestigious natural and cultural heritage.
While discovering the Vizille castle, cradle of the French Revolution, you can
visit the Museum of the Revolution, its Animal Park and gardens.
