The French Alps are breathtaking with sparkling lakes and snowcapped peaks. Nestled in a natural landscape of spectacular beauty that was home to the 1968 Winter Olympics, Grenoble boasts sports facilities that have been rated the best in France. Grenoble is approximately three hours from Paris by high-speed train (TGV), and five hours from the Riviera to the south, making it a perfect starting point for weekend travel.

The city is also known as a major French research center, with more than 100 multinational corporations that have chosen Grenoble for their European operations. In addition, Grenoble offers an active student life with an abundance of student cafés, bookshops, nightclubs, cultural activities and travel opportunities.

In Grenoble, you will find miles of hiking trails, lakes and ski slopes that make the Alps famous. In the winter, they can race down Olympic slopes or snowboard the Alpine trails. During the rest of the year, enjoy windsurfing, kayaking or hang gliding. The list of available outdoor activities seems endless in Grenoble. Four national parks, as well as endless student sports and clubs, make this an ideal environment for students who love the outdoors and would like to experience an extraordinary part of France.