Ile Verte Travel Guide
Grenoble
Popular places to visit
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
This museum explores the poignant story of deportation of “undesirables” during World War II and the role of Grenoble and the Isère region in France’s Resistance movement.
Things to do
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Top hotels in Ile Verte
Residhotel Grenette
Greet Hotel Grenoble Centre Gare
"Great place"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Residhotel Central Gare
"Staff were polite and room clean"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
PoMo Hotel & Restaurant
"Nous n’avons pas pris le petit déjeuner. Seulement un csfe très cher$$$"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
RockyPop Grenoble Hotel
"Wonderful stay again. Great staff, vibes, bar and food. A true Rocky welcome."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
"Great hotel."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ile Verte
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Grenoble Theater or Place Notre Dame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Notre Dame and Museum of Grenoble are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop to get around town.
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Quartier Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Alps Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
Secteur 5
Check out the entertainment venues while you're in Secteur 5. Hop on the metro at Flandrin-Valmy Tram Stop and Malherbe Tram Stop to see top sights like Paul Mistral Park and Alps Stadium.
