February 24th, 2010 | by Rebecca Skillman | published in Comment, Features, Interviews, Life & Culture
Rebecca Skillman talks to residents of the hamlet Villeneuve d’Uriage, near Grenoble. She shares with us her discoveries about issues of sustainability and community in Alpine village life.
February 8th, 2010 | by John Lubbock | published in Comment, Features, Info & Advice
Are you a student or a new arrival and want to know how to live in Grenoble on a budget? Expatriated Brit John Lubbock has learnt the hard way, and has kindly agreed to share his tips and experience with Grenoble Life readers.
February 1st, 2010 | by Anne-Marie Ferguson | published in Features, Life & Culture, Work
Anne-Marie Ferguson and her husband run the Le Mas du Bruchet Bed & Breakfast in Meylan. Here is their story of how they set about restoring the building and its original vineyards.
January 22nd, 2010 | by Suzanne Bonnefond | published in Features, Life & Culture
Now that the snow in Grenoble has almost melted (insert a “boo!” or “hurray!” here, depending on your proclivity), here is a reminder of what you may or may not now be missing – some magical photos of the city under the snow from our resident photographer Suzanne Bonnefond.
January 6th, 2010 | by James Dalrymple | published in Life & Culture
New from our partner Captiv Magazine, this comprehensive article details the recent investments – to the tune of 13m euro – made at the Chamrousse ski resort near Grenoble. Find out what has been done and why at www.captiv-magazine.fr
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.
November 26th, 2009 | by Cynthia Caughey | published in Features, Life & Culture
Cynthia Caughey is author of The Video Diary of an American in France – her adventures as an American woman starting life over at 50 in the French Alps … with videos, photos, regional recipes, travel tips, and a few laughs about adjusting to life in France. She has kindly agreed to share this video about a visit to the Chartreuse.
November 21st, 2009 | by James Dalrymple | published in Life & Culture
Check out this new article from our partner Captiv Magazine about the history and practice of hydrotherapy in France. From water-massage to mineral baths and hammams, the article is a thorough exploration of the subject and includes a handy guide to the region’s finest spa retreats.
November 19th, 2009 | by Cynthia Caughey | published in Features, Life & Culture
Cynthia Caughey is author of The Video Diary of an American in France – her adventures as an American woman starting life over at 50 in the French Alps. She has kindly agreed to share this video of the funicular at Saint Hilaire du Touvet.
November 9th, 2009 | by Shonah Kennedy | published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture
New resident Shonah Kennedy – aka Miss Shonah – gets around Grenoble ‘en vélo’. She encourages you to do the same. Here is her guide to enjoying and surviving your daily bicycle commute in the Capital of the Alps.