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Museums & Culture
It's sure that Grenoble possesses a surprisingly rich cultural palette. From Cularo to the scientific peninsula, from Lesdiguières' major works projects to the 1968 Olympic Games, the city has succeeded in holding on to all the best and offers heritage sites to rival some of Europe's biggest cities.
Museums
As the city developed, it managed to conserve and enrich the historical and natural vestiges of its heritage with an exceptional offering of museums. 
Besides the much sought-after Museum of Grenoble, more than a dozen other sites are open to the public, with themes as varied as art, history, industry, and heritage.
Historical sites
A village in Gallo-Roman times, a small town in the Middle Ages, and a small city in modern times, Grenoble grew fast and before winning its crowning glories during the 20th century.
Diverse, ordinary, but nevertheless remarkable heritage exists in the streets of the old city, in the sprawling neighbourhoods of the 19th century, and even in the most recently built districts.
Archeological sites
- Saint-Laurent Archeological Museum
In the first century before Christ, Cularo is a small, blossoming village on the left bank of the Isère. Its geographic location made it a prime customs center and military outpost. In the third century, the city closes itself within solid ramparts. Around 380, under the reign of the emperor Gratien, Cularo becomes Gratianopolis, then Gragnavol, and finally Grenoble.
Architectural heritage
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Starting at the Tourism Office, stroll through the historic neighborhoods, making acquaintance with the not-to-be-missed sites that made history and brought fame to the capital of the Alps.
Religious heritage
Grenoble, which has been the site of a bishop's palace since the 4th century, became an important religious center very early in its history. From the time of the counter-reform, the city has also preserved important architectural heritage, not to mention Grenoble's urban dynamism of the 60s that is reflected in several modern religious sites.
Town houses
Capital of the former royal province of Dauphiné and seat of the provincial parliament, Grenoble was also the home of many noble families during the time of the monarchy.
The city has preserved rich heritage sites from this time period and we invite you to come discover them.
Military heritage
The mountains were once a key defense of Grenoble. As a city fortified since Gallo-Roman times, the Dauphinoise capital was expanded several times until the end of the 19th century.
Even today, many traces of the different extension phases can be seen.
Modern and contemporary heritage
Throughout the 20th century, Grenoble underwent important urban developments, spurred by the will of several successive mayors and by two major events : The International Exhibition of Tourism and Hydroelectric Power in 1925 and the Winter Games of the 20th Olympiade in 1968.
Castles
To discover the chateaus of the Isère departmet is to experience the joy of admiring, the pleasure of learning, and the charm of strolling their grounds.
They retrace the rich and surprising history of the former Dauphiné province, entrusted to the Dauphin of France in 1349.
Curiosities
From the historic center to the Saint André square, and passing by Notre Dame square, you have a date with history, its anecdotes, and plots in the shadow of inner courtyards.
Discover the riches of the old heart of Grenoble and the famous or not so famous people that once lived there.
Streets and squares
With their Latin, Renaissance, or Dauphinoise soul, oh how beautiful are the squares of Grenoble!
Formidable theatres of everyday life, they offer a peaceful haven to visitors wishing to pause for a drink or enjoy a meal. At night, the energy heats up as friends meet each other for a night on the town.
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