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Information about Grenoble
Trip Preparation
Entry/Visa
Entering France you do not need a visa, a valid passport is sufficient.
Vaccines
There are no extra vaccinations necessary except for the standard vaccinations.
Climate
Grenoble has four very distinctive seasons with warm summer reaching up to 25°C and cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Currency
The currency used in Grenoble is Euros.
Language
The official language spoken in Grenoble is French however English is also widely spoken by most people.
Entering France you do not need a visa, a valid passport is sufficient.
Vaccines
There are no extra vaccinations necessary except for the standard vaccinations.
Climate
Grenoble has four very distinctive seasons with warm summer reaching up to 25°C and cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Currency
The currency used in Grenoble is Euros.
Language
The official language spoken in Grenoble is French however English is also widely spoken by most people.
Country and People
Customs / Culture / Traditions
Grenoble is a city known as the capital of the Alps. It is extremely rich in history going back 2000 years. Due to its great history the city has a lot of culture which can be seen in the architecture of buildings, and in many monuments or galleries. Grenoble is famous for its walnuts therefore it enjoys an appellation of controlled origin.
Religion
The main religion in Grenoble is Christianity.
Grenoble is a city known as the capital of the Alps. It is extremely rich in history going back 2000 years. Due to its great history the city has a lot of culture which can be seen in the architecture of buildings, and in many monuments or galleries. Grenoble is famous for its walnuts therefore it enjoys an appellation of controlled origin.
Religion
The main religion in Grenoble is Christianity.
Getting Around
Airports / Car rental
There are two international airports located near Grenoble which are “Grenoble Isère Airport” and “Lyon Airport”. Both airports have international flights coming in and out on a daily basis. It is also possible to fly to Geneva Airport and take a train from there to Grenoble. All three airports have car rentals however these should be ordered in advance.
Public transport
Grenoble has buses and trams operating in the city rotating within Grenoble constantly.
Taxis / Infrastructure
Taxis can be found at taxi stand or can simply be ordered by the hotel itself.
There are two international airports located near Grenoble which are “Grenoble Isère Airport” and “Lyon Airport”. Both airports have international flights coming in and out on a daily basis. It is also possible to fly to Geneva Airport and take a train from there to Grenoble. All three airports have car rentals however these should be ordered in advance.
Public transport
Grenoble has buses and trams operating in the city rotating within Grenoble constantly.
Taxis / Infrastructure
Taxis can be found at taxi stand or can simply be ordered by the hotel itself.
Discover and Enjoy
Latest version edited by Isabel.b
Events / LifestyleAlso due to the rich culture there are various different events occurring yearly which also show an insight of the lifestyle lead by the local people. Amongst these some events and festivals are:
- The Grenoble Jazz Festival (March)
- The Cabaret Frappé music festival (July)
- The Open Air short film Festival (July)
- Theatre performances at “Théâtre de Grenoble” and “Théâtre de Création”
Culinary Specialities
Grenoble offers typical French culinary specialties such as “Fondue aux fromage”, “rosette” salami, “raceltte”, “gratin dauphinois”, “bresse” poultry, and many cheese varieties.
Sights
Due to Grenobles great history there are a lot of fascinating things worth seeing and to do, amongst these some are:
- The Bastille Hill
- The Parc Paul Mistral
- Art Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Saint-Louis Church
- The Cathedral
- Musée Dauphinois
- Saint-Roch Chapel
- Castle of Vizille
- Little train of La Mure
- Fountain of lion- Grenoble
- Many famous ski resorts to go skiing
- The view to the Massif of Belledonne
