Grenoble

At the foot of the Chartreuse Massif is one of Grenoble’s top attractions, La Bastille, a fort with a spectacular view over the city and the mountain. You get there by means of the "egg lift" téléphérique, one of the most popular excursions.

One of the highest bungee jumps in Europe, the Ponsonnas Bridge cuts through rare natural beauty, and offers those so inclined the opportunity to plunge into a 103-metre free fall. The bridge is about an hour south of Grenoble. If you are looking for an extra dose of adrenaline during your vacation, this is the place to go.

At first, one man’s dream of creating his own castle had many people shaking their heads. But the simple postman Ferdinand Cheval struggled for 33 years, stone by stone, to create a castle, which is now world famous for its mythical scenes.

Nowhere else in the world is there a reflective sundial of this size, and astronomers from all countries come to Horloge Solaire to study the sundial, which still keeps the time today. In 1673, under Louis the XIV, the Jesuit, Father Bonfa, and his pupils painted frescoes covering 100 square meters of the walls.

A free place to visit the rich past of Grenoble. The visitor care is exceptional and the touch-screen displays charm the children.

During the Second World War, Grenoble has been involved in the Resistance. The proximity of the mountains allowed young people to flee in the "maquis" and train themselves to fight their enemies. The Museum of Résistance and Deportation presents this contemporary history. Through objects, movies, and reconstituted scenes, the visitor can have an overview of that time.

45 minutes of a nice commented stroll around the city! You can discover all the best spots of Grenoble.

The Museum presents a great collection which displays fossils, animals and artefacts.

This cathedral was erected in the 13th century and is the biggest church of the city. The medieval style is interesting, especially with the choir and the tower at the entrance. Don't miss the flamboyant Gothic-styled ciborium!

Headquarters of the comics editor Glénat, this ancient convent welcomes temporary art exhibitions and offers a high-quality document repository, available for everybody to consult.

Parc Naturel Regional du Vercors is a beautiful natural area where you can discover caves such as La Grotte de la Coranche and La Grotte de la Luir and even small, charming villages. This region also offers beautiful alpine trails through varied landscapes where you can take in the magnificent views. Don´t forget the camera.