Often called ‘the capital of the French Alps’, Grenoble is tucked away in a valley of circling mountains with the Isere River running through it. Though neighbored by seasonal ski towns all around, Grenoble itself is a large modern metropolis famous for everything from its 19th century architecture to its role in a famous Nazi resistance to its place as a site of the 1968 winter Olympics. The views are spectacular, and on a sunny day you can’t help but get wonderful photos. (2011, 2020)
Views along the Isere
Built for the ’68 Olympics, the ‘telepherique’ offers a ride up to the Bastille and its scenic overviews of the mountain above
Le Fort de la Bastille
In town, the square boasts many grand old buildings and the famous statue 19th century statue of ‘The Three Orders’ which commemorates the role of many of Grenoble’s citizens in the start of the French Revolution
Grenoble is full of museums both historical and artistic. I enjoyed seeing much of the history of the Isere region in the Musée de l’Ancien Évêché
On my second trip to Grenoble, I was especially excited to discover the archaeological museum. The site of an old church crypt and Roman mausoleum that have been excavated and are on view for the public