Ile Verte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Paul Mistral Park
Jog around the running path and meander between the pond and the trees in this large park in Grenoble, where you’ll find a tower and a little train for kids.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Activities
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Canyoning sports day in the Furon en Vercors - Grenoble
Our pick of the best Ile Verte Hotel Deals
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
The staff are friendly, helpfuo and professional. Club room is a great advantage and a lovrpy relaxing social space. Rooms are design led, compact but all the features you need, temperature, bed and light all great!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
PoMo Hotel & Restaurant
The room was clean, we travelled in adverse weather phoned a head to advise we were going to be late. The guy we spoke to on the phone was absolutely brilliant, he spoke very good english and when we arrived he was so accimadating
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Residhotel Grenette
Central location, quiet location, clean room
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Originals Résidence, Grenoble Université
Amazing service, spotless room excellent location
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Novotel Grenoble Centre
Everything is ok, clean room, good breakfast, friendly staff. However the hotel is really impersonal, the room is convenient that's all, no charm.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hôtel Europole
Clean room, nice heated temperature, 5-8min walk to the station.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ile Verte
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Grenoble Theater or Place Notre Dame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Notre Dame and Museum of Grenoble are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop to get around town.
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Quartier Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Alps Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
Secteur 5
Check out the entertainment venues while you're in Secteur 5. Hop on the metro at Flandrin-Valmy Tram Stop and Malherbe Tram Stop to see top sights like Paul Mistral Park and Alps Stadium.
