Culture & traditions | Grenoble Neurotech - Université Grenoble Alpes

2000 years of history to discover

With 2,000 years of heritage under its belt, from houses dating back to the 1st century BC to the synchrotron, Grenoble stands out for its unique culture and rich diversity. Whether in the city center or the surrounding area, come and discover the region's emblematic architecture and sites not forgetting the fountains : Cathédrale Notre Dame, Le Fort de la Bastille, le domaine de Vizille, le Château de Sassenage, Lesdiguères hotel ...

Museums

To immerse yourself in the history of Grenoble, numerous museums have been created to suit all tastes and curiosities : Grenoble Museum, La Plateforme (old painting museum), duphinois museum, La Casemate, Le Cabinet Rambrandt ... (to see more informations visit the grenoble city website)

Gastronomy of the Dauphiné

In addition to its rich history, the Dauphiné region is known for its gastronomy, which will enchant your taste buds with its many flavors. To try out the local produce, markets are held almost every day throughout the city : noix de Grenoble, bleu du Vercors Sassenage, Saint Marcellin, ravioles du Royans, Chartreuse or even wines of Grenoble.

Year-round events

In modern culture, numerous events are held every year, attracting ever more people to discover a new universe, notably with the Street Art Festival, which is one of the biggest in the world, its Cabaret Frappé in the Jardin de Ville as soon as the warm weather arrives, not forgetting its little Christmas market, where you can meet up for a hot chocolate to brave the winter cold. Many other events take place in the Grenoble area, such as the Ycare Cup in Saint Hilaire and even more.