"Nicknamed the "Capital of the Alps," Grenoble in Isère, just 3 hours from Paris by train, is known as the gateway to the Alps as it's within easy reach of the snow-capped Belledonne, Vercors, Chartreuse and Oisans Mountain ranges. On the one hand, the city is cosmopolitan and vibrant, with a modern twist - and on the other hand, it's a historic, traditional, and refined town with a rich cultural heritage. And, in winter, it's a pretty irresistible combination."
"Grenoble describes itself as the flattest city in France though it's completely surrounded by mountains. The city boasts several museums and historic landmarks, including the Musée de Grenoble, which has an astonishing collection of 900 works of fine art and sculptures. In the old quarter, Place Grenette has been the city's main square since the 17 th century and the area is packed with excellent restaurants including Café de La Table Ronde, which opened in 1739 and is the second oldest cafe in France."
Grenoble, nicknamed the "Capital of the Alps," sits in Isère about three hours from Paris by train and provides gateway access to the Belledonne, Vercors, Chartreuse and Oisans ranges. The city blends cosmopolitan vibrancy with historic, traditional refinement and is notably surrounded by mountains despite describing itself as France's flattest city. Key attractions include the Musée de Grenoble with around 900 works of art, Place Grenette and the 19th-century Fort de la Bastille reached by France's first urban cable car. Alpine villages and ski resorts are an easy drive or bus ride away, with shuttle services, alpine dining and winter events like La Grande Odyssée dog sled races.
Read at The Good Life France
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