History
From Roman remains to medieval chapters, this city is full of fascinating stories. Through a series of immersive articles, we'll be revealing the mysteries that have shaped Grenoble's destiny, from heroic moments to decisive turning points. Discover the emblematic figures who have left their mark, the districts steeped in history and the milestones that have shaped this Alpine gem.
Did you know that...
The "ganterie grenobloise" refers to the tradition of glove-making in Grenoble, France. It was an important industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The gloves (Fr: gants) produced in Grenoble were reknowned for their quality and elegance, and the Grenoble glove-making industry has been recognised as one of the best in the world.
The expression can also refer to the culture and savoir-faire associated with glove-making in Grenoble. These gloves were often handmade, with special attention paid to details, fine materials and design.
Although the glove-making industry has declined over the years, some workshops and companies in Grenoble are still carrying on the tradition, producing high-quality gloves. Thus, the "ganterie grenobloise" represents not only a historic industry, but also a cultural and craft heritage that lives on in the region.
Tourist office
They offer guided tours at a cost of €9 or a reduced cost of €6. Usually the tours are in French, but there is a wide variety and they run all year round. They also have free tours at certain times of the year and on different themes. You can check out all this information here → https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/
Heritage
They don't offer tours like the tourist office, but they do offer you the chance to create your own logbook by adding the different places they present to a list of favourites. They also offer discovery routes based on different themes.
Discover them here → https://www.grenoble-patrimoine.fr/914-parcours-decouverte.htm
The Grenoble Museum
The Grenoble Museum has a great and very interesting artistic heritage. From the history of Western painting from the 13th to the 19th century (Philippe de Champaigne, Pierre-Paul Rubens, Zurbarán, Ingres, Claude Monet...) through one of the richest collections in Europe of the 20th century (Matisse, Derain, Delaunay, Picasso...) as well as all the major trends in contemporary art from Victor Vasarely to Bruce Nauman... The museum offers a wide variety completely free of charge!!! You can find the website here → https://www.museedegrenoble.fr/
Museum of the French Revolution
The Museum of the French Revolution, located in the heart of the city of Vizille, is very representative of this great event in French history, because it was in Vizille that the Revolution began and it is here that it is still celebrated. The visit is completely free of charge, so we invite you to check out its website and go visit it! →
https://musees.isere.fr/musee/domaine-de-vizille-musee-de-la-revolution-francaise
