Grenoble, France — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Prefecture and commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Served by Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF).

History

Grenoble is the prefecture and largest city of the Isère department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. It was the capital of the Dauphiné historical province and lies where the river Drac flows into the Isère at the foot of the French Alps.

Restaurants & places to go

Café de la Table Ronde

Regional, French, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 · 7 Place Saint-André · restaurant-tableronde-grenoble.com

Indoor

Le Break Sportif

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:30; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-12:15 · 7 Avenue de Grugliasco, Échirolles, 38130 · break2-0.fr

Indoor

French’s Burger

Burger, Fast Food · burgers et frites maison Opening hours: Mo 11:30-15:00; Tu-Su 11:45-15:00,18:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 51… · frenchsburger.com

Indoor

Meraki

Vietnamese, Breakfast, Dessert, Brunch, Cafe · Salon de thé-Pâtisserie végétal-Brunch Asiatique Végétalien Opening hours: We-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00… · merakigrenoble.fr

Indoor

Chicken Street

Chicken, Fast Food · Restaurant Halal avec Burger et Poulet Frit Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · 15 Rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble, 38000 · restaurants.chickenstreet.fr

Indoor

Camionette Gaby Pizza

Pizza, Restaurant · menu sur Facebook Opening hours: We-Su 17:30-21:30 Features: vegetarian options · facebook.com

Indoor

Chez Marius

Traditional, French, Restaurant · Cuisine traditionnelle française Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:30; Fr 12:00-14:30,19:00-23:00; Sa… · chez-marius-restaurant.fr

Indoor

Chez Pascal

African, Restaurant · Resto'Artistique Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-01:30 Features: outdoor seating · chez-pascal-restaurant-grenoble.eatbu.com

Indoor

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Airports

Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) 37 km to the centre

Grenoble, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) 67 km to the centre

Chabeuil, Drôme, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport (AHZ) 30 km to the centre

Huez, Isère, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield 9.5 km to the centre

Le Versoud, Isère, ARA, FR

Outdoor

Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield 38 km to the centre

ARA, FR

Outdoor

Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul 51 km to the centre

ARA, FR

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF); 28 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grenoble, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Mobilités M - OT Grenoble

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Mobilités M - Tag

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Mobilités M - Transports du Pays Voironnais

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

SNCF

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Ben's Bus

Coach / shuttle operator

BlaBlaCar Bus

Intercity coach