Cheap flights to Grenoble
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Country
France
Continent
Europe
Airport
GNB
Currency
Euro
Time zone
UTC+1
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The Bubbles
Start your Grenoble weekend break in the sky
The world's first urban cable car
Every Grenoble weekend break should begin with the 'Bulles', the egg-shaped cable cars that climb from the city centre to the Bastille fortress in about three minutes. The line opened in 1934 as the first urban cable car in the world. From the ramparts, the whole flat valley opens up below you, where the Isère and the Drac meet, ringed by the Chartreuse, Vercors and Belledonne massifs.
Flying in
Three airports within reach
Grenoble-Isère
The city's own airport, linked to Grenoble railway station by a shuttle in about 45 minutes.
Lyon
Lyon lies about 100 km northwest of Grenoble, and its airport is one of the city's three gateways.
Geneva
Geneva, about 150 km to the north, is the third airport serving Grenoble.
By rail, the fastest TGV trains connect Paris and Grenoble in under four hours.
Capital of the Alps
The largest city in the French Alps, and a science hub
With around 156,000 inhabitants, Grenoble is the largest city in the French Alps. It is also a major research centre, home to some 21,000 researchers working in fields such as biotechnology and nanotechnology, and to large facilities like the ESRF synchrotron, the Institut Laue-Langevin and the CEA. It hosted the Winter Olympics in 1968 and was named European Green Capital in 2022.
From Cularo to the Dauphins
The Allobroges settlement of Cularo was renamed Gratianopolis after Emperor Gratian in the late 4th century, which gave the city its name. In the 11th century it became capital of the Dauphiné. When the province was sold to France in 1349, the heir to the French throne took the title of Dauphin. On 7 June 1788, the Day of the Tiles uprising here became one of the preludes to the French Revolution.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Late 4th century | Cularo is renamed Gratianopolis after Emperor Gratian |
| 11th century | Grenoble becomes capital of the Dauphiné |
| 1349 | The Dauphiné is sold to France and the heir to the throne takes the title of Dauphin |
| 7 June 1788 | The Day of the Tiles, one of the preludes to the French Revolution |
| 1934 | The Bastille cable car opens |
| 1968 | Winter Olympics |
| 2022 | European Green Capital |
Museums
Great art, mostly free
The Musée de Grenoble holds more than 900 works tracing Western painting from the 13th century to the present day, and is often ranked third in France after the museums of Paris and Lyon. Its permanent collection is free; only temporary exhibitions are ticketed. Below the Bastille, the Musée dauphinois is also free, and the city also has a Musée de la Résistance. Up on the hill, the fort walls themselves are worth the walk.
| Place | Worth knowing |
|---|---|
| Musée de Grenoble | More than 900 works of Western painting from the 13th century to today; permanent collection free |
| Musée dauphinois | Free, below the Bastille |
| Musée de la Résistance | A further museum on the city's history |
| Bastille fort walls | Worth the walk up the hill |
Mountains on the doorstep
Trails, canyons and the nearest ski slopes
The area counts some 865 km of marked hiking trails. Sappey-en-Chartreuse is about 15 minutes away, the Vercors is known for its canyons, including the Furon, and in winter Chamrousse is the nearest ski resort. Back in the city, five tram lines and 46 bus routes make it easy to get around without a car.
Food and drink
Walnuts, gratin and a liqueur made from 130 plants
Grenoble walnuts carry a protected designation of origin, and the region gave its name to gratin dauphinois and ravioles du Dauphiné. Chartreuse liqueur follows a recipe dating from 1605 that blends 130 plants; its cellars are in Voiron. For a historic setting, the Café de la Table Ronde has been serving since 1739.
Day trips
Annecy, Lyon and the Chartreuse
Annecy is roughly an hour away by car, or about an hour and three quarters by train. Lyon is about 100 km away. The Grande Chartreuse monastery can only be seen from the outside, and the Chartreuse and Vercors massifs both make easy outings from the city.
When to go
When to visit Grenoble?
Spring
May and June are among the best months to explore the city.
Summer
Warm, with a July mean of about 20 degrees C and average highs of around 27 degrees C.
Autumn
September is another of the best months for a city break.
Winter
Cold in the valley, with a January mean of about 3 degrees C, but this is the season for skiing in the nearby resorts.
In pictures
Grenoble in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Grenoble
Which airports serve Grenoble?
Grenoble-Isère (GNB) is the city's own airport, about 45 minutes from the railway station by shuttle. Lyon and Geneva airports are the two other options.
How long is a Grenoble weekend break?
Two to three days is ideal for the city, the Bastille and the museums. Stay longer if you want to hike or ski in the surrounding massifs.
When is the best time to visit Grenoble?
May, June and September are best for the city. Winter is the season for skiing in nearby resorts such as Chamrousse.
Are Grenoble's museums expensive?
No. The permanent collection of the Musée de Grenoble and the Musée dauphinois are free; only temporary exhibitions are ticketed.
How much does a flight to Grenoble usually cost?
It mostly depends on your departure city, the season and how far ahead you book. The "deals" section above shows real examples of prices already detected by SniperAir for this destination.
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