The birthplace of Stendhal and the modern scientific center of France, Grenoble, the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region, is conveniently located in the valley between the three snow-covered mountain ranges - Chartreuse, Verkov and Beldon . From here you can arrange forays into the mountains, and then have dinner with the famous " "Whose recipe is protected in every Grenoble family with almost diplomatic rigor . Here you can mix with the noisy crowd of students, of which there are a lot in Grenoble, and chew on real walnuts (appellation d'origine controlé, by the way, like a good wine on), and on a hot summer day plunge into the icy water of mountain lakes . And, of course, ventilate in philosophical conversations for a beer with many intellectuals working at high-tech enterprises of the city .
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Grenoble and surroundings
How to get to Grenoble
- Avia
- Grenoble-Isère Aéroport airport is located 40 km from the city and serves mainly charter flights of European airlines delivering tourists to the region mountain-skiers. EasyJet and Ryanair, Transavia, Wizzair and LOT flights, as well as Aurigny and Tunisia's SevenAir, land here: @e@yéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport is 100 km from Grenoble and accepts flights from almost all major airlines, including Russian Transaero. From the airport to Grenoble can be reached by bus. The journey time is 1 hour, the fare is 22 EUR (33 € - round trip, valid for two months). Buses leave from the airport every hour from 5:30 to 23:30.
- Geneva airport, although located further from Grenoble (160 km.), Takes a huge number of flights from around the world, and it may be more convenient to land here. From Geneva to Grenoble can be reached in a couple of hours on the suburban high-speed train TER of the French railways. Preliminary check that you have the necessary documents to cross the Swiss border.
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Train
TGV high-speed trains connect Grenoble and Paris: prepare to drive around 3 hours, the fare is from 70 EUR
TER commuter trains leave from Lyon every hour from 5:30 am to midnight. The journey time is one and a half hours, the full fare is 15 EUR
Grenoble is also easily accessible from Chambery: there are about 13 trains a day, the journey lasts no more than an hour. The ticket costs 10 EUR
Transport in the city
The extensive network of eco-trams TAG (lines A, B, C and D) permeates the city center; this is a very convenient way to travel. The fare is 1, 30 €; The ticket must be bought at the automatic kiosks at the stops or at the conductor in the tram.
Before boarding the ticket, it must be validated in the blue time machine at the same stop. A book of 10 tickets costs 10, 50 €; from 20 - 19, 50 EUR, it can be purchased directly from the TAG.
According to Grenoble you can also ride on municipal buses. There are 26 city routes and about 1600 stops! At night on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, noctibuses (noctibus) run around the city.
Caravans can rent a bicycle at one of the agencies of Métrovélo. In Grenoble, there are practically no descents and rises, and it will be comfortable for a person with any level of physical training to ride a bicycle. There are many bike paths and popular routes, including along the banks of the Dra and Isere rivers. The rental price is 1, 20 EUR per hour or 5 EUR per day and 15 EUR per week. There is a "weekend" tariff for 9 EUR
Grenoble climate
Grenoble has a temperate continental climate with cool winter and hot summer. It should be noted that the mountain massifs surrounding the city perfectly protect it from winds, which may be an advantage in the winter, but definitely a drawback in the July and August heat. The summer temperature here often exceeds 30 ° C.
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Cuisine and restaurants of Grenoble
In Grenoble, there is truly a huge number of restaurants, from modest brasseries to institutions high gastronomy. Given the culinary preferences of numerous foreigners working in high-tech production in the vicinity of the city, you can taste not only local dishes, but also dishes of Italian, Asian, Lebanese, Indian and many other cuisines. Bored for cereals and borscht is recommended to look at Saveur de Russie (58, rue d'Alambert)
Grenoble can boast a large number of its own dishes . The most popular Grenoble "specialization" is gratin, potatoes in milk and garlic sauce baked under cream in the oven . Also worth a try is the famous blue cheese Le bleu du Vercors-Sassenage, an exclusive product of the region, ravioli stuffed with cheese and parsley (ravioles du Royans), pork sausages marinated in red wine with dill and cumin (murçon de la Matheysine) and caillette - pie in the form of a bowl filled with pork meat and aromatic their herbs . Do not ignore the strong drink La Chartreuse, the recipe of which is known from 1605 . The product with a strength of 55 ° insists on 130 different herbs and ripens necessarily in grottoes Vuaron .
It is also recommended to taste walnuts of Grenoble, Signs AOC - appellation d'origine controlé, that is, exclusively grown only in this region and nowhere else. Fresh nuts can be eaten in September-November, and dried ones - starting in December and the whole year. Here are three varieties of walnuts, and gourmets claim that each of them has its own unique taste.
Shopping and shopping
In addition to the edible souvenirs listed above in Grenoble, you can buy antiques and various antique things sold on flea markets. The most popular urban markets (where you can buy farm products, among others) are Sainte-Claire Les Halles, Place aux Herbes and L'Estacade. In the place of place Grenette is located many shops of clothing of famous brands and boutiques. For art and antiques go to Brocante Comboire (works on Sundays from 7 am to 1 pm, you can take the number 11 bus to the stop "Drac").
Entertainments, excursions and attractions
The Bastille is a low mountain in the center of Grenoble, with a breathtaking view of the city and its surroundings, as well as the Alpine massifs shimmering somewhere in the distance, in a blue haze. To the top you can easily get to the funicular (6 €), by the way, built one of the first on the planet, in 1934. You can see the ancient fortifications, and also dine in a restaurant with a panoramic view.
Nearby is the museum of the Dauphiné region, where very interesting exhibitions are held and concerts of classical and folk music are held.
Noteworthy are the Archaeological Museum of Grenoble and the Museum of Natural History, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts with paintings by Picasso, Matisse and Warhol. On Notre Dame Square there is a remarkable Cathedral: a beautifully restored Gothic-style building with good frescoes inside.
Take a walk to the Mistral Park, located almost in the center of Grenoble. There are many shady, well-groomed alleys and cozy benches under the canopy of poplars, and you can also go rollerblading or play hockey on the grass.
Enjoy the picturesque banks of the Dra river and explore the dam Monteinar during the trip on the Le Petit Train de la Mure. The train departs from the station of Saint George de Commiers in 17 km from Grenoble and passes through 18 mountain tunnels. The duration of the trip is 1 hour 40 minutes, the round trip ticket cost is 19, 20 EUR. Photo of Grenoble (12)