December 18th, 2009 | by Camille Bromley | published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture
The colors of Gaston Chaissac are brightening up the winter season here in Grenoble with the current exhibition at the Musée de Grenoble, Gaston Chaissac: poète rustique et peintre moderne. Camille Bromley of Grenoble Life explains.
December 10th, 2009 | by Felicity Lodge | published in Comment, Features, Info & Advice
Felicity Lodge is a financial planner with The Spectrum IFA Group, offering independent financial planning advice for expatriates in France. Felicity is based in Grenoble and works with English speaking expats the Alps region. Here is her guide to some of the personal finance considerations for those making the move to France.
December 9th, 2009 | by Suzanne Bonnefond | published in Features, Life & Culture
Amateur photographer and regular Grenoble Life contributor Suzanne Bonnefond shares this photo gallery of the castle and surrounding parks of Vizille.
December 8th, 2009 | by Patricia Andreoli-Jones | published in Features, Interviews, Life & Culture
Patricia Andreoli-Jones meets light sculptor Sanford Kogan in advance of the opening of his exhibition at MK’ Gallery in Grenoble this week.
December 4th, 2009 | by James Dalrymple | published in Features, Info & Advice, Interviews, Work & Study
Kate Daligault is a financial advisor at Banque Rhône-Alpes in Grenoble. She talks to Grenoble Life about the banking culture in France, getting financial advice in English, and what new residents need in order to open an account.
December 2nd, 2009 | by James Dalrymple | published in Comment, Features, Interviews
English Talk Radio is a talk show in English on 90.8 Radio Campus Grenoble. We talk about film, theatre, finance, restaurants, travel, and have a variety of topical guests. Every Sunday at 12.30pm, and every Wednesday at 7pm on 90.8, Radio Campus Grenoble and also live on www.campusgrenoble.org – and streaming here.
December 1st, 2009 | by James Dalrymple | published in Features, Interviews, Work & Study
Meredith Charreyron set up the Grenoble chapter of VSArt, a large French volunteer association that brings cultural opportunities to disadvantaged and elderly people. She talks to Grenoble Life about VSArt’s activities, her background, and opportunities to participate as a volunteer in the city.