Grenoble
Grenoble, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region on the River Isère, is a French city known as the capital of the Alps. It is home to around 158 thousand people, while its metropolitan area has close to 688 thousand inhabitants. The city is an important centre of research, with around 60 thousand students. Renowned institutions such as the Université Grenoble Alpes and the Grenoble École de Management are based here. The best time to visit is summer, when temperatures are pleasant and the Alpine views are breathtaking.
