Ranked in the TOP 5 of the most innovative cities in the world, Grenoble is constantly reinventing the future.

With 450,000 inhabitants, Grenoble is the most important European metropole in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by four mountains ranges : the Vercors, Belledone, Chartreuse and Oisans.

It is a lively and open to the world metropole:

• 2 regional natural parks and 1 national natural park
• breath-taking landscape all year round
• a wide range of outdoors activities for your incentive
• more than 2,000 hours of sunlight per year
• (as much as Toulouse or Bordeaux)

An exceptional natural setting 

4 alpine ranges and 20 winter sports resorts are just a short drive from the city, including 4 Olympic ski resorts (1968 Olympic Games). This setting is perfect for outdoor activities all year round. 

A new way of life

More than 450 traditional and gourmet restaurants.
The 2nd largest collection of modern art in France, with the Grenoble Museum of Art, and the Grenoble-Bastille cable car that offers a breath-taking view of the Alps.

A sustainable metropolis

With its 300 km of bike paths, Grenoble is the second French metropolis for cycling.
5 tram lines and 50 bus lines: an efficient public transport network.
100% of convention venues and 90% of hotels accessible by tram, for eco-friendly events.

The world's 5th most inventive city (Forbes, 2013)

Ranked in the Top 5 most innovative cities in the world, Grenoble is constantly reinventing the future. Here, laboratories, universities and companies work together
to make the world of tomorrow.

An exceptional innovative ecosystem

2nd French regional research centre with 25,000 researchers, 5 major European instruments (ILL, ESRF), 8 national research organisations (CEA), 5 clusters.  

A young and qualified population

More than 65,000 students including 9,000 international.
2nd most attractive French city for students (2016)
5th favourite city for executives (2014) 

Land of excellences and innovation

In the heart of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (2nd greatest French economic region, 8th European) and 5 major competitiveness clusters (Minalogic, Lyon Biopôle, Tenerrdis, Axelera, ViaMeca), the Grenoble-Alpes Metropole is today one of the most innovative European territories in sectors such as micro and nanotechnologies, software, life sciences, energy ...

Whether you come by plane, train or car, Grenoble is connected to Europe and the world.

• 3 international airports nearby
• Paris just 3 hours by high-speed TGV train
• a high performance public transport network :
• 100% congress venues and 90% of hotels accessible by tram
• 2nd french metropole for cycling