Grenoble vacation rentals

Grenoble is perfectly located and ready for anything

Can you be jealous of a city? The thing about Grenoble is that this city backed by marvelous mountains has it all. Nicknamed the Capital of the Alps, it's a haven for winter sports enthusiasts of all stripes. When the weather turns warm, it offers verdant natural parklands perfect for hikers, climbers, and cave explorers. And yet, you could just as easily come to Grenoble for the fine restaurants, the art museums, and the scenic rides up its signature cable car. Book a Grenoble vacation rental and try a bit of everything.

Do sky-high cable cars make you nervous? Never fear

Museums, museums, and more museums—for a city with such beautiful scenery, Grenoble has an impressive variety of options for indoor types. The Art Museum (or Musee de Grenoble) is set in a chic, modern structure and features works by Picasso and Matisse. The Natural History Museum has exhibits on local minerals and Alpine wildlife, plus an aquarium sure to please little ones. The Musee Dauphinois is housed in a former convent and invites visitors to explore the lives of the historic Dauphine province's former inhabitants. Outside the museum are picturesque gardens with views of the city.

Float above your troubles in Grenoble's cable car

In winter, Grenoble is a sporting capital, so grab your down jacket and hit the slopes. Local businesses offer half-day and full-day snowshoeing excursions for anyone who wants to enjoy the gorgeous landscape without having to balance on 2 skinny sticks. Hiking and rock climbing are popular in spring and summer, as are guided walking tours around the city, and it'll be hard to stay in your Grenoble vacation rental long without longing for a ride on the city's famous cable car. It's a fun trip up 800 feet to a 19th-century fortress.

Mild weather all year round allows visitors to be picky

Winter and spring are the seasons when travelers are most likely to find Grenoble irresistible. Winter highs range from the 40s to 50s, snow is frequent but blizzards are rare, and the nearby ski slopes are fabulous. In spring, temps head into the 70s, and the town and surrounding mountains are beautiful and lush. Summer highs creep into the 80s and there are fewer visitors in town, so you might find a Grenoble vacation rental at a bargain price. Fall weather is similar to spring, except you're slightly more likely to need your umbrella.

If 1 breathtaking nature park isn't enough, try 2

The 2 parks surrounding Grenoble ensure that you can switch from high culture to unspoiled nature in minutes. The Vercors Regional Natural Park is atop a limestone plateau just south of the city. It's dotted with caves and is a much-loved spelunking destination. During WWII the French Resistance hid out in its shadowing recesses, and the area is now home to hundreds of monuments to the Resistance. The Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse is north of the city and offers rocks to climb, grasslands to run through, and forests that are home to over 75 bird species.

Transportation options to and around Grenoble

Fly into Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere), the closest airport, located 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie), which is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) away.

If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is Grenoble Station. You can see more of Grenoble by jumping on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop, Notre-Dame Musee Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop.