Grenoble

Location

Grenoble is located in the Rhône-Alpes région of France. Grenoble is the prefecture (capital) of the department of Isère.

Presentation:

Grenoble is surrounded by mountains: to the north are the Chartreuse, to the west are the Vercors, and to the east are the Belledonne range. As such, it is often visited by the Tour de France and has been called the "capital of the Alps".

The city is mainly built on the alluvial plain of the River Isere at an altitude of around 214 meters. Mountain sports are an important tourist draw for the city. Twenty ski stations surround the city, the nearest being Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, which is about 15 minutes drive away.

Economy

• Population: 157,900 inhabitants.
• Density: 8,709 inhabitants/ sq km
• Property prices in Grenoble are high, but you definitely get what you pay for! The town is a superb place to live in or to spend holidays and as the rental market is strong, an investment in Grenoble property is usually sound.
• Moreover the Alps attract a huge number of winter and summer vacationers. And many of the best known ski resorts are located nearby.
• Grenoble today has a thriving economy, rooted in industry and commerce, in science and tourism. The city attracts also many successful businesses.

Main Sights

The Bastille, an ancient series of fortifications, sits on the mountainside overlooking Grenoble, and is visible from many points in the city. The Bastille is one of Grenoble's most visited tourist attractions, and is a good vantage point for viewing the town below and the surrounding mountains.