Rich cultural life in the Isère region

33 theaters and cultural centers: MC2, Théâtre de Grenoble, Hexagone,...
100 cinemas
65 libraries (books and multimedia)
89 museums, archaeological sites and castles: Musée de Grenoble, Musée Dauphinois, CCSTI, Château de Vizille,  Musée archéologique du Lac de Paladru, Chemin de Fer de la Mure, Grottes de Choranche, Musée de la Grande Chartreuse,...
17 dance companies: Centre National Chorégraphique de Grenoble,...
17 orchestras: Orchestre Symphonique Universitaire de Grenoble,...

Numerous festivals:


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Cabaret Frappé (world music), Festival du Court Métrage (short film), Festival Sur la route de Tullins (pop folk, country, blues), Grenoble Jazz Festival, Rencontres du Jeune Théâtre Européen (european theater), Festival International du Film Nature et Environnement (environment movies), Festival de Musique Sacrée (sacred music), Festival International du Film de Comédie de l'Alpe d'Huez (humorous movies), Printemps du Livre de Grenoble (books, literature), Festival de la Marionnette (puppet show), Festival Root'n Culture (reggae), Festival Berlioz (classical music), Jazz à Vienne, Les Arts du Récit (stories),...

The flattest city in France nestled in the French Alps

Surprisingly, the city of Grenoble is an ideal place for cycling and rollerblading aficionados! It boasts over 220 km of bicycle paths.



Grenoble is less than an hour drive from close to 40 winter sport resorts, a paradise for skiing, snowboarding and hiking fanatics and over 100 lakes for watersports.

La Foulée Blanche (cross-country skiing):



Coupe Icare (paragliding):