Throws of passion revisited

April 28th, 2010  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Interviews, Work & Study

Nearly one year on from their first meeting, Grenoble Life catches up with Kris Leroy, the American founder of Grenoble-based soft furnishings design company LEROY & SCARPA, France, previously Chic Throws.

Les Gorges du Furon in Sassenage

April 21st, 2010  |  by Suzanne Bonnefond  |  published in Features, Life & Culture

Resident Grenoble Life photographer Suzanne Bonnefond presents another idea for a short expedition from Grenoble: “I suggest a trip to ‘Indiana Jones land’, just near the city, ‘les Gorges du Furon’ in Sassenage. Visitors are always impressed by the beauty of the place …

‘Mutations’ – an interview with Mary Veale

March 2nd, 2010  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Interviews, Life & Culture

Mary Veale is an Irish artist based in Grenoble. She talks to Grenoble Life’s James Dalrymple about her new exhibition Mutations.

Grenoble under the snow

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.

Vizille in photos

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.

Musical Transformation Lights – a meeting with Sanford Kogan

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.

Art and music for all – an interview with VSArt’s Meredith Charreyron

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.

Video diary: A visit to the Chartreuse

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.

Pumpkins!

November 2nd, 2009  |  by Suzanne Bonnefond  |  published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture

Regular Grenoble Life contributor Suzanne Bonnefond takes a seasonal opportunity to share her photos of Foire A L’Ancienne Et Aux Potirons in St Antoine l’Abbaye, and her recipe for stuffed potimarron pumpkin. Enjoy …

Le plateau des Petites Roches, la cascade des Dioux, le Moulin de Porte Traine

October 9th, 2009  |  by Suzanne Bonnefond  |  published in Features, Info & Advice, Life & Culture

Suzanne Bonnefond is an enthusiastic amateur photographer and contributor to the Grenoble Life gallery. In the first of a series of posts on local walks, she takes us to a ruined mill near St Hilaire du Touvet.

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