Secteur 1 Travel Guide
Grenoble
Popular places to visit
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
One of Grenoble’s most popular tourist attractions, this unique ride takes visitors high over the city to a dramatic hilltop overlooking the scenery below.
Jardin de Ville
An oasis of peaceful greenery in the center of the city, this public garden is the site of one of Grenoble’s biggest festivals every summer.
Museum of Grenoble
See one of France’s most prestigious art museums, with an outstanding collection that holds works by Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and other masters.
Place Notre Dame
Go for a stroll or relax at an outdoor café in this busy square, home to several of Grenoble’s most important historic sites.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
Museum of Resistance and Deportation
This museum explores the poignant story of deportation of “undesirables” during World War II and the role of Grenoble and the Isère region in France’s Resistance movement.
Things to do
Discover Grenoble while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Top hotels in Secteur 1
Residhotel Central Gare
"Staff were polite and room clean"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hôtel Europole
"Clean room, nice heated temperature, 5-8min walk to the station."
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Greet Hotel Grenoble Centre Gare
"Great place"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Novotel Grenoble Centre
Maison Barbillon Grenoble - Centre Gare
"Great if just passing in to sleep"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Privilodges Le Hüb Grenoble
"The room was expected- for the money paid - so no complaints there Staff we dealt with were attentive and informative However within 2 hours of being a the hotel ( we were parked directly outside the front of the hotel ) Our van was broken into 90% of our luggage and personal items taken ( ruining ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Secteur 1
Quartier Chorier-Berriat
When in Quartier Chorier-Berriat and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like WTC Grenoble or La Caserne de Bonne and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Bruno Tram Stop or Berriat-Le Magasin Tram Stop.
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop to get around town.
Quartier Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Grenoble Theater or Place Notre Dame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Notre Dame and Museum of Grenoble are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier des Eaux-Claires
When in Quartier des Eaux-Claires and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like La Caserne de Bonne or Stade Lesdiguieres and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vallier-Docteur Calmette Tram Stop or Vallier-Catane Tram Stop.
