Secteur 3 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.
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.
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.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
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.
Activities
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Canyoning sports day in the Furon en Vercors - Grenoble
Discover Grenoble while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Our pick of the best Secteur 3 Hotel Deals
Kyriad Grenoble Centre
Right outside tram stop with a few stops from the centre; rooms in good condition, places to eat nearby (and supermarket) also gyms within walking distance. Breakfast varied for me, can boil the eggs to your own desire
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
I selected the Mountain View again and the scenery is lovely in the day and night. The common lounge and restaurant area are welcoming
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Residhome Caserne de Bonne
The rooms were clean and the kitchen was practical. I’m not sure if you can cook a 5 course meal with it but why do that when there are SO many great restaurants in Grenoble!!!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Originals Résidence, Grenoble Université
Room is clean and spacious and staffs are lovely
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
RockyPop Grenoble Hotel
Very cool hotel with space invaders carpet and black walls with neon room numbers. Grab a bottle of water from reception before heading out.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Residhotel Grenette
Old, but very clean, good staffinf
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Secteur 3
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.
Quartier Capuche-Alliés
When in Quartier Capuche-Alliés 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 MC2-Maison de la Culture Tram Stop or Malherbe Tram Stop.
Secteur 4
While you're strolling through Secteur 4, you may want to check out the restaurants and waterfalls. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at MC2-Maison de la Culture Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
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.
Quartier Villeneuve - Village-Olympique
If you're spending time in Quartier Villeneuve - Village-Olympique, check out sights like Palais des Congres Alpexpo or Patinoire Polesud and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Arlequin Tram Stop or Grand'Place Tram Stop.
Secteur 6
Secteur 6 is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Arlequin Tram Stop or La Bruyère Tram Stop to explore sights like Palais des Congres Alpexpo.
