Secteur 1 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.
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.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
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.
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.
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
This museum explores the poignant story of deportation of “undesirables” during World War II and the role of Grenoble and the Isère region in France’s Resistance movement.
Activities
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Our pick of the best Secteur 1 Hotel Deals
Novotel Grenoble Centre
Good hotel currently undergoing renovation but friendly staff and comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hôtel Europole
Great staff and excellent accomodation
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Privilodges Le Hüb Grenoble
The location was great and the price was right. Had everything I needed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Campanile Grenoble Centre Gare
Hôtel en cours de rénovation. Tarifs trop élevés pour la prestation.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Residhotel Central Gare
Great place when traveling by train. Good breakfast. Walkable to local attractions.
Reviewed on 25 July 2025
Maison Barbillon Grenoble - Centre Gare
Coffee was great!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Secteur 1
Quartier Chorier-Berriat
When in Quartier Chorier-Berriat and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like WTC Grenoble or La Caserne de Bonne and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Bruno Tram Stop or Berriat-Le Magasin Tram Stop.
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car 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 Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
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 Grenette and Place Notre Dame 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.
Quartier des Eaux-Claires
When in Quartier des Eaux-Claires and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like La Caserne de Bonne or Stade Lesdiguieres and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vallier-Docteur Calmette Tram Stop or Vallier-Catane Tram Stop.
