Sights in Grenoble

Grenoble has a history dating back thousands of years to the Celts, who probably founded it in 43 BC under the name of Cularo. Grenoble has been a bishop’s see since the fourth century and was granted city rights in 1242. It was not until 1349 that Grenoble was annexed to France. In the 18th century, the town became famous above all for its craftsmanship. The carpenters in particular excelled here and the exceptional works of their guild, can still be admired today in the Mus?e Dauphinoise.

Meanwhile, Grenoble is one of France’s cultural and scientific centres. Not only does the Musee de Grenoble house the third largest art collection in the country, but more than 180 monumental contemporary works adorn squares and streets of public space. One of the architectural highlights of the city is the building of the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), which occupies a leading position in European research with one of the largest particle accelerators in the world. Imposingly, the round blends into the confluence of the Drac and Is?re rivers.

In spring, Grenoble becomes the meeting point of international jazz. With more than 20,000 visitors, it is one of the largest of its kind.

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