Getting Around in Grenoble

Located in the French Alps, the city of Grenoble offers a wide variety of places to visit ranging from ski slopes to museums to historic ruins, and since the system of Grenoble Transportation is vast, you will have no trouble getting around in this historic city. The array of options includes trams, buses, cars, taxis and even bicycles to transport visitors safely from place to place.

Grenoble is among the largest of French cities, complete with modern accommodations, an economic soul and an extensive academic community. Its historic old town area gives visitors a taste of the city’s primitive history with its third century fortifications, called Bastille Hill. Plan to visit the Musée Dauphinois, housed in a former convent just adjacent to Bastille Hill. If a picnic is in order, head over to Parc Paul Mistral where visitors can watch an exciting game of street hockey or take in the charm of the beautifully manicured lawn and stunning landscaping. Since many attractions throughout Grenoble offer English translations, the language barrier will not be a problem for those who do not speak French.

If skiing is on the agenda, visitors will find no shortage of spectacular ski resorts, which is not surprising considering the city is surrounded by a trio of mountain ranges. Favorite resorts include Tignes and Val D’Isere and are within an hour’s driving distance of the city. Climbing and hiking are also very popular activities because of the terrain. Not surprisingly based on the popularity of winter sports in the area, the tenth Olympic Winter games were hosted in Grenoble in 1968.