Experience in Grenoble, France by Maxime

What is it like to live in Grenoble? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Grenoble is a nice city at the foot of the Alps, interesting for skiing and other mountain sport, however the mountains make the awful weather in the summer with intense heat.

Besides, Grenoble is a student city, the first student city 2013/2014. There are many activities to do. I recommend Grenoble, for those who come to study there.

What is the student lifestyle like in Grenoble?

The student life in Grenoble is great, after the courses of the day, if the weather is beautiful, the campus and its greenspaces will be the place where student find themselves, otherwise no panic, if the weather is bad, Grenoble possesses numerous bars, during winter universities can propose afternoons in ski.

And at night the city continues to live with its parties and its bars. Certain universities (Pierre Mendes-France, I do not know for the others) do not have courses on Fridays (or little), so student parties begin from Thursday evening.

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How much does it cost to live in Grenoble?

I don't know, I live with my dad, but if you plan to live on the campus you will find all information here :

Crous Grenoble

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Grenoble? Is there any advice you can give?

I don't think so, as I can see there are many accomodations in the campus, but if you want to live outside of the campus maybe it can be difficult.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

In Grenoble you will find many Italian restaurants (because of the proximity with Iatly), but also Asian restaurants, many kebabs.

Concerning the local dishes, you must try the "Gratin Dauphinois" and "Raclette", the first is based on potatoes and crème fraîche, the second is based on potatoes with some cheese and charcuterie you can add other things like vegetables.

Gratin Dauphinois

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Raclette

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What places would you recommend visiting in Grenoble?

You could find some places here

I recommend you:

• "La Bastille"

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• "Les Halles Sainte-Claire"

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• "Le Parc Paul Mistral"

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If you like sport, I also recommend you two places.

The first is the "Stade des Alpes" where you can see the FCG (Rugby team of Grenoble)

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And the ice rink "Pole-Sud" where you can see the "Brûleurs de loups" (Ice Hockey team).

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Is it good to eat out in Grenoble? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes of course, you'll find many restaurants "Place de Gordes".

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Is the nightlife good in Grenoble? Where is good to go?

The nightlife is really good, there are bars and nightclubs everywhere, I recommend you the "SOS Apero" because there is theme party every thursday.

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If you like beer then go to the "Frêres Berthom", and you could see me at the "Tord-Boyaux".

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Joking aside, if you prefer nightclub, you could go to:

• "L'Imperial"
• "Sun Valley"

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• "Vieux Manoirs"

What advice would you give future students heading to Grenoble?

I have no specific advice, maybe if you plan to drive in Grenoble, take care, some places are always under construction, and the traffic is slow.