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Grenoble, France

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.

Type City

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.

Where to stay

7 Rue Bizanet, 38000 Grenoble, France · villa-atmosphere.com
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27 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble, France · all.accor.com
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22 Pl. Grenette, 38000 Grenoble, France · hoteleurope.fr
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32 Av. du Grésivaudan, 38700 Corenc, France · lestroisroses.com
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23 Rue Hoche, 38000 Grenoble, France · okkohotels.com
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34 Av. de Verdun, 38240 Meylan, France · all.accor.com
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20 Av. de Verdun, 38240 Meylan, France · hotel-mokca.fr
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5 Pl. Victor Hugo, 38000 Grenoble, France · hotel-angleterre-grenoble.com
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29 Rue Pierre Semard, 38000 Grenoble, France · hoteleuropole.com
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10 Pl. de la Gare, 38000 Grenoble, France · hotelterminusgrenoble.fr
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116 Cours de la Libération, 38100 Grenoble, France · grenoble-centre.kyriad.com
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12 Rue Aristide Berges, 38000 Grenoble, France · hotel-gloria-grenoble.com
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6 Rue Crepu, 38000 Grenoble, France · hotel-lux.com
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25 Av. Doyen Louis Weil, 38000 Grenoble, France · lehub-privilodges.com
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45 Av. Félix Viallet, 38000 Grenoble, France · all.accor.com
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12 Rue de Palanka, 38000 Grenoble, France · residhotel.com
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11 Chem. du Coteau, 38700 La Tronche, France · chaletderozan.com
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6 Rue Auguste Génin, 38000 Grenoble, France · adagio-city.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, French, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-24:00 · 7 Place Saint-André · restaurant-tableronde-grenoble.com
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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
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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
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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
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Chicken, Fast Food · Restaurant Halal avec Burger et Poulet Frit Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · 15 Rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble, 38000 · restaurants.chickenstreet.fr
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Pizza, Restaurant · menu sur Facebook Opening hours: We-Su 17:30-21:30 Features: vegetarian options · facebook.com
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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
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African, Restaurant · Resto'Artistique Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-01:30 Features: outdoor seating · chez-pascal-restaurant-grenoble.eatbu.com
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International, Restaurant · Protections menstruelles priorisées pour les client.es Menstrual products prioritized for the customers Opening hours: Mo-Fr… · kfeedesjeux.com
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French, Cafe · Café français avec terrasse, cuisine française et sélection de cafés Opening hours: Mo 11:00-01:00; Tu-Sa 07:30-01:00; Su off Features: outdoor… · facebook.com
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Pie, Fast Food · Tourtes artisanales Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · maisondepies.wixsite.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Réservations par SMS Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa 12:00-14:00 Features: vegan options · 10 Rue Doudart de Lagrée, Grenoble, 38000 · tuktuk-grenoble.fr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Protections menstruelles priorisées pour les clientes Menstrual products prioritized for the women customers Opening hours: Tu-Sa… · cafelibrairieluna.com
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Cafe · Coffee shop proposant une cuisine saine à base de produits frais et locaux (poke bowls, club sandwiches, tartines) Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa… · lateliercgb.eatbu.com
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Fast Food · Street food belge : mitraillettes, frites fraîches, gaufres et bière belge Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:00,18:30-22:00; Fr… · maisonmitraillette.fr
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Teahouse, Cafe · 🫖 Thé • Vin • Brunch • Expo Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free…
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Japanese, Fast Food · Restaurant de Bento Features: takeaway · facebook.com
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Bistro, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 56 Avenue du 8 Mai 1945, Échirolles,… · restaurants.3brasseurs.com
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Barbecue, Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream, Meat, Steak House, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:35-14:30,18:30-21:30; Fr-Su 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 14… · brutbutcher.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian… · buffalo-grill.fr
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Sandwich, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-14:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · classcroute.com
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French Tacos, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · voie 24 Villeneuve Grand'Place · letacosdelyon.com
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Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00, 18:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 19:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian… · mezzodipasta.foxorders.com
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Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 11 Rue de Comboire, 38130 · restaurants.pokawa.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,18:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 7 Rue Irène Joliot Curie, Eybens, 38320 · delarte.fr
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Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:00-14:30,18:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, halal, kosher, step-free access · sushishop.fr
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Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · bagelcorner.fr
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Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 110 Avenue Gabriel Péri, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, 38400 · restaurants.pitaya-thaistreetfood.com
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00,18:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · masitda-grenoble.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:30 · bayrout.fr
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Tea, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-19:30; Sa 08:30-20:30; Su 10:00-19:00 · 7 Boulevard Maréchal Joffre, Grenoble, 38100 · app.trybany.com
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Portuguese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 89 Cours Berriat · etoile-berriat.b12sites.com
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-13:30, 18:30-19:30; Su 12:00-13:30 · 159 Route de la Chartreuse, Corenc, 38700 · cornedor.com
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Cake, Coffee Shop, French, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 2… · bontempsgrenoble.fr
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-14:30,18:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · neuf-lamen.com
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Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 48 Avenue Alsace Lorraine · bloomybrunch.com
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su, PH 13:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · amorino.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 8 Avenue de Belledonne · grand-place.klepierre.fr
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Syrian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-15:00,18:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · bbq-dalep.fr
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 23 Winston Churchill, Grenoble, 38000 · bombaytalkies.fr
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Brasserie, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · brasseriedesantiquaires.fr
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Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · 101 Avenue du Vercors · grand-place.klepierre.fr
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Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, halal · 6 bis Avenue Marie Reynoard, Grenoble, 38000 · borneoapp.com
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Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:30 Features: vegan options · katmandou-restaurant-grenoble.com
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Couscous, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,18:00-22:30 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · kesskouss.fr
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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.
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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.
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Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield 9.5 km to the centre
Le Versoud, Isère, ARA, FR
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Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airfield 38 km to the centre
ARA, FR
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Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul 51 km to the centre
ARA, FR
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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

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Coach / shuttle operator
Intercity coach