An English speaking welcome to Grenoble
April 25th, 2009 | Published in Features, Life & Culture | 12 Comments
Open House was founded in 1987 to support the growing English-speaking population in Grenoble and the surrounding area. We have currently over 150 members and their families, from 27 countries, all of whom are linked by the English language and the fact that they are living, or have lived, as expats. Our members all know what it means to pack up and come to live in a foreign country, where the language and customs may be very different from home. The support offered by kindred spirits helps the transition at this exciting but challenging time.
We run a wide range of activities for people of all ages and from all walks of life. We have two regular groups for those with young children, plus children’s parties and occasional days out. There are also regular get-togethers such as Wine Tastings, Lunches, Outdoor Activities, Book Groups, evening chill out evenings and simple coffee chats where you can get to know other English speakers in the area. If you want to learn French or improve your language skills, we have a fortnightly French-English exchange. We have guides about almost everything you would need to know about living here. Plus, our members are a source of information on just about anything you could need to know during your time in Grenoble.
Welcome to Grenoble. Welcome to Open House!
For more information about any of our activities, please contact us at president@openhousegrenoble.org
Coffee and Chat
French Xmas
Halloween Party
Picnic
May 31st, 2009 at 9:15 pm (#)
[...] Talk Radio: It was the idea of Bernard Picard, a colleague at Open House, The English Speaking Cultural Association, to put English on the radio in Grenoble. He had heard [...]
July 11th, 2009 at 12:11 pm (#)
[...] looked for opportunities to meet new people, and found the social/cultural association Open House. It’s an excellent group for newcomers, and the people I met there helped me settle in and [...]
September 4th, 2009 at 1:59 pm (#)
[...] in trading services. I also hope to continue to do workshops with associations such as WWNG and Open House so that I can keep sharing the wonders of [...]
September 18th, 2009 at 3:49 pm (#)
[...] was also known in Open House, a Grenoble-based association dedicated to the needs and interests of the English speaking [...]
September 21st, 2009 at 10:23 pm (#)
[...] The Library at Babel opened in 2000 as a joint project between three associations – Babel, Open House and Alliance Grenoble-Oxford – following the desire expressed by these associations to [...]
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:43 pm (#)
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November 11th, 2009 at 5:37 pm (#)
[...] and babies in particular. It was a very isolating and disorientating experience. Thank goodness for Open House and the Baby and Toddler Groups there, which I quickly became involved with (and I encourage all [...]
November 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm (#)
Hi,
1,I am looking for host family who lives in grenoble area for 10years old boy.He is currently in a private school in genoble.
2, LOOKING for studio flat in grenoble at a reasonable price.
May 25th, 2010 at 9:21 am (#)
[...] part of our association. It was created in 2000 with the aid of Alliance Grenoble Oxford and Open House and is housed in [...]
July 17th, 2010 at 11:05 am (#)
Hello,
I have recently moved over to Grenoble and my family will be joining me next month.
Would like to make contact with other english speaking people as I feel quite isolated at the moment.
June 18th, 2012 at 11:54 pm (#)
Hi there,
I am planning to study master of finance in Graduate School of Business, this program is taught in English.I am wondering if there are a lot of English speakers there, so I can make friends.
Thanks ….
June 19th, 2012 at 7:58 am (#)
Hello Wael,
Yes I’m quite confident you will encounter many English speakers at the Graduate School of Business. Also, if you are on Facebook check out the Grenoble Life group page, where you can get in touch with other English speakers in the area.
Regards,
James