From the Grenoble Life archives

October 12th, 2011  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Comment, Features

Grenoble Life editor James Dalrymple delves into the archives to relive some of the highs and lows of the past few years online in the Capital of the Alps.

Life lessons from the rock face

May 9th, 2011  |  by Vickie Allen  |  published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture

Vickie Allen tries rock climbing the ‘iron way’ (aka via ferrata) at Alpe d’Huez. She took her camera too. Don’t look down!

What is a student to do in Grenoble?

April 7th, 2011  |  by Aleigha Page  |  published in Features, Info & Advice, Life & Culture

In the second part of her blog ‘Footprints in Grenoble’, American student Aleigha Page talks about French mealtime etiquette and her favourite establishments for desserts, coffee and people-watching.

Discover the world of wine with Daniel Mathieu at Cavavin

March 1st, 2011  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Work & Study

Grenoble Life talks to entrepreneur-sommelier Daniel Mathieu of Cavavin Grenoble St-Martin d’Hères about wine, setting up his business and tasting sessions in English.

A ski-free getaway in Chartreuse

February 24th, 2011  |  by Vickie Allen  |  published in Comment, Features

Vickie Allen swaps the pistes of Alpe D’Huez for a weekend getaway at the chambre d’hôtes ‘Le Valombré’ in the Chartreuse.

France Etats-Unis – fostering social exchange in Grenoble

February 17th, 2011  |  by James Dalrymple  |  published in Features, Interviews, Life & Culture

April Buchanan of Association France Etats-Uni talks to Grenoble Life about getting together with the internationally-minded for picnics, museum visits and full-moon “raquette nocturne”.

Footprints in Grenoble – first impressions

February 14th, 2011  |  by Aleigha Page  |  published in Comment, Features, Work & Study

In the first part of her blog ‘Footprints in Grenoble’, American student Aleigha Page shares her first impressions of studying abroad in the Capital of the Alps.

Mid-season escape to Bourg d’Oisans

February 10th, 2011  |  by Vickie Allen  |  published in Comment, Features, Life & Culture

Vickie Allen takes a break from the slopes of Alpe d’Huez and heads off walking in Bourg d’Oisans.

When coffee supports art …

February 2nd, 2011  |  by Francoise Lerond  |  published in Features, Interviews, Life & Culture

Françoise Lerond talks to artist Daniel Champhanet – currently exhibiting at the Ristretto Café in Grenoble – about painting ‘expresso-style’ … with coffee.

Winter is on its way… apparently!

January 19th, 2011  |  by Vickie Allen  |  published in Comment, Features, Info & Advice

Vickie Allen reports on the snow – or lack of it – at Alpe d’Huez, and gives her tips for winter sports enthusiasts on how to predict the weather.

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