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Discover Grenoble, the capital of the Alps, in a day full of cultural and historical riches. This 5.8 km tour takes you through 19 points of interest, such as the majestic Lion Fountain, the Dauphiné Parliament, and the famous St. Lawrence Bridge. Admire panoramic views of Fort de la Bastille and stroll through the charming city gardens. This tour is ideal for lovers of history, nature and gastronomy. Enjoy an immersive experience with interactive audio guides that will provide anecdotes and information about each site. Perfect for visitors wishing to explore on foot.
- 5.8 km tour through 19 historical and cultural sites
- Audio guides available for historical commentary and anecdotes
- Ideal for history and nature lovers
- Prepare for a climb to Fort de la Bastille, offering stunning views of Grenoble and its surrounding mountains.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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Arriving on the Place de la Cymaise, you are facing the emblematic Fountain of Leo and Snake, one of the oldest in the city.
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You cross the Isère thanks to the Saint-Laurent footbridge which until the 17th century was the only bridge in Grenoble. It was originally a wooden toll bridge that was washed away a thousand times by the river floods and rebuilt a thousand times.
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Here you are now on Place Saint-André, facing the beautiful flamboyant Gothic façade of the Parliament Palace. The parliament is a listed historic building, the oldest part of which dates back to the 15th century.
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Here, facing the collegiate church of Saint-André, you are in the heart of the dolphin district, place of power of the Dolphins in the Middle Ages. Here, the Dolphin has nothing to do with the eldest son of the King of France. This is the title held by the Counts of Vienna.
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Here you are, facing Notre-Dame Cathedral in Grenoble.The bishopric of Grenoble goes back a very long way!! Almost at the beginning of Christianity!
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Now make way for gastronomy and local products! France can be visited by tasting the flavours of its different regions and Dauphiné is not left out for quality local products.
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Here you are in Place Grenette. Until the end of the 14th century, you would have been outside the city walls, at the foot of the Gallo-Roman enclosure.
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You arrive at the forecourt of the church of Saint-Louis, built in the 17th century. The Bishop of Grenoble, Monsignor Le Camus, decided to have it built. He's even building two!
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This beautiful green square was dedicated to Victor Hugo who died the year it was created. Previously there were the old Bonne barracks and the old perimeter wall.
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You have just entered the City Garden, a small dose of nature in the city center. It is a typical example of a classic French garden, composed on one side of a wood, where you will find plane trees, chestnuts and lime trees, and on the other a part flowered with rose garden, palm trees and orange trees.
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You reach the docks, from where we have a nice view of the alignment of colorful buildings on the other side of the Isère. Attention, here you must make a crucial choice!!
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Be careful, we will begin our ascent towards the Fort de la Bastille. It is an uphill climb that follows arranged paths and stairs with a positive elevation gain of almost 300m.
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So here we are in the gardens of the Dolphins. You are at the GR 9 Check-out Point for the Isère/Savoie part. This GR does a good thousand km and leaves the Jura to reach the Mediterranean.
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Small photo stop to rest a bit of this great climb to the Bastille. There are many views during this climb!
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Congratulations to those who went up on foot! The others, I hope you made beautiful photos! You've all arrived at the Bastille fort. Do not hesitate to explore the places, terraces and gazebos are there to offer you breathtaking views as well as explanations about Grenoble and its region as well as the fortifications.
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Come on, one last view of the mountains before heading back down to the city. Admire one last time the Vercors and Belledonne mountains.
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On your left, see the Porte Saint Laurent. It is one of the five gates of the 17th century enclosure. Built in 1615, it was the gateway to Savoy via the Grésivaudan valley.
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To your right, if you want to visit it, today or later, you have the St. Lawrence Archaeological Museum.
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You are now in Saint-Laurent Street in the heart of the Saint-Laurent neighbourhood. It is the oldest district of the city. Located on the right bank of the Isère, it is called “little Italy” for its pretty colorful facades and the fact that its inhabitants arrived from Puglia to Italy.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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