What do YOU love about Grenoble?

March 19th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture

It’s a no-brainer really. Grenoble Life wants your comments about favourite things to see, do, eat and drink in Grenoble and its surroundings.

Snapshot of an Isère village

February 24th, 2010  |  by  |  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.

How to be poor in Grenoble

February 8th, 2010  |  by  |  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.

B&B and wine at the Mas du Bruchet, Meylan

February 1st, 2010  |  by  |  published in Features, Life & Culture, Work & Study

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.

Grenoble under the snow

January 22nd, 2010  |  by  |  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.

Captiv Magazine: Chamrousse repart au sommet

January 6th, 2010  |  by  |  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

Vizille in photos

December 9th, 2009  |  by  |  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.

Video diary: A visit to the Chartreuse

November 26th, 2009  |  by  |  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.

Captiv Magazine: Hydrotherapy

November 21st, 2009  |  by  |  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.

Video Diary: The Saint Hilaire du Touvet funicular

November 19th, 2009  |  by  |  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.