Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Grenoble, France

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.3 km
Ascend 62 m
Descend 63 m

Experience Grenoble in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in GrenobleIndividual Sights in Grenoble

Sight 1: La Casemate

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The CCSTI of Grenoble, known as "the Casemate" is a center for scientific, technical and industrial culture (CCSTI) located on Place Saint-Laurent in Grenoble, France, in the immediate vicinity of the Porte Saint-Laurent.

Wikipedia: CCSTI de Grenoble (FR), Website

72 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Musée archéologique Saint-Laurent

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Grenoble Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Grenoble, France. It occupies the historic site of Saint-Laurent at the foot of the Bastille on the right bank of the Isère.

Wikipedia: Grenoble Archaeological Museum (EN), Website

513 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Tour de l'Isle

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The Isle tower is a historical building built at the end of the 14th century on the banks of Isère in Grenoble. Since 1994, it has become a place to exhibit for the Grenoble Museum.

Wikipedia: Tour de l'Isle (FR)

1049 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 4: Porte de France

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The Porte de France is a city gate located at the western entrance to Grenoble, in the immediate vicinity of the Esplanade. It was erected in 1620 as part of the fortification of the Bastille hill by the Duke of Lesdiguières.

Wikipedia: Porte de France (Grenoble) (FR)

574 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Grenoble is a Roman Catholic church in Grenoble, France, part of the diocese of Grenoble-Vienne. Built from 1922 in a Romano-Byzantine style, this basilica is located on Place du Doyen-Gosse for its historic entrance and 4 rue Émile-Gueymard for its new entrance opposite the SNCF station.

Wikipedia: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Grenoble (FR)

1137 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 6: Magasin des horizons

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The Magasin-CNAC is a national center of art and culture located near the Cours Berriat in Grenoble. Initially named "Le Magasin, national centre for contemporary art", it was inaugurated on 26 April 1986 by François Léotard, Minister of Culture, as part of the Major Works carried out under the presidency of François Mitterrand with the support of the city and the State.

Wikipedia: Magasin des horizons (FR), Website

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