Grenoble
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Shop | January 2011
Grenoble
Maison de la Montagne
This is your one-stop information centre for the mighty mountains surrounding Grenoble (pictured). Find out where you can ski, snowshoe, ice-climb or whatever other alpine activity takes your fancy.
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Hotels | January 2011
Grenoble
Hotel de L'Europe
The oldest hotel in Grenoble, rooms in this central 17th-century edifi ce are clean and modern, and some have balconies with lovely views of the city. If you are willing to share a toilet in the hall, doubles start at €41; en-suite doubles start at €70.
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Bars | January 2011
Grenoble
Le Styx
Known for its excellent cocktails, ambience and DJs, this is one of the most happening bars in town. Which means that it's always crowded with young Grenoblois on the weekends
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Restaurants | January 2011
Grenoble
La Ferme a Dede
Country cooking Grenoble-style means fondue, raclette, tartifl ette… in short, all sorts of yummy dishes whose three principle ingredients are ham, potatoes and melted cheese. Dédé's versions are excellent, as are the chicken with wild mushrooms and the fresh trout.
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Visit | March 2010
Grenoble
GRENOBLE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Some 200 musicians are set to perform at this annual festival, which takes place during the last three weeks of March and focuses on contemporary jazz and improv. The 2009 line-up included major names such as Roy Hargrove, as well as innovators like the Zapp String Quartet.
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See | March 2010
Grenoble
PLACE GRENETTE
In the old days, this square served as a venue for grain sales and public executions. Today, it caters to a less bloodthirsty crowd, and is lined with outdoor cafés and graced with a fountain.
Address: INTERSECTION OF RUE DE PLACE GRENETTE AND RUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE.
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Hotels | March 2010
Grenoble
GRAND HOTEL URIAGE
Feel like taking the to waters? These splendiferous digs, a mere 12km from the city centre, offer access to the thermal wonders of the Uriage spa, delicious mountain views and a swank restaurant.
Address: 60 PLACE DEESE HYGIE, URIAGE-LESBAINS. | Tel: +33 (0)47 689 1080
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Restaurants | March 2010
Grenoble
LE FANTIN LATOUR
Chef Stéphane Froidevaux grew up gathering herbs and berries around Grenoble, and the local flora continues to inspire him. At lunch this is an affordable brasserie; by night, a gourmet mecca.