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Palais Ideal

Grenoble

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Palais Ideal

At first, one man’s dream of creating his own castle had many people shaking their heads. But the simple postman Ferdinand Cheval struggled for 33 years, stone by stone, to create a castle, which is now world famous for its mythical scenes.

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  • Address: 8, rue du Palais, Hauterives
  • Phone: +33 4 75688119
  • More Info: www.facteurcheval.com
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Do & See

There are more than 200 skiing resorts in the surrounding area. From here, it is easy to access skiing, mountain climbing and paragliding. Grenoble holds a lot of surprises !

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La Bastille
At the foot of the Chartreuse Massif is one of Grenoble’s top attractions, La Bastille, a fort with a spectacular view over the city and the mountain. You get there by means of the "egg lift" téléphérique, one of the most popular …
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Pont de Ponsonnas Bungee Jump
One of the highest bungee jumps in Europe, the Ponsonnas Bridge cuts through rare natural beauty, and offers those so inclined the opportunity to plunge into a 103-metre free fall. The bridge is about an hour south of Grenoble. If you are looking for an extra dose of adrenaline during your vacation, this is …
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Palais Ideal
At first, one man’s dream of creating his own castle had many people shaking their heads. But the simple postman Ferdinand Cheval struggled for 33 years, stone by stone, to create a castle, which is now world famous for its mythical …
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Horloge Solaire
Nowhere else in the world is there a reflective sundial of this size, and astronomers from all countries come to Horloge Solaire to study the sundial, which still keeps the time today. In 1673, under Louis the XIV, the Jesuit, Father Bonfa, and his pupils painted frescoes covering 100 square meters of the …
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Museum Stendhal
You cannot visit Grenoble without being reminded of the author Stendhal. His book "The Red and the Black" contains impressions from his early years in the city. In the museum there are manuscripts, documents, portraits and memorabilia from his life and …
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Chateau De La Commanderie - Spa
You will find this lovely spa just a few minutes from Grenoble where you will experience no stress environment and where you can recharge you batteries. The spa offers Hammam, sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi with aromatherapy and chromotherapy, fitness room, showers, space rest with tea and fireplace and two massage rooms. Just relax and …
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Le Magasin
Le Magasin was founded in 1986, and is one of Europe’s leading contemporary art centres. Here you can see numerous exhibitions and visit the onsite …
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Grenoble Archaeological Museum Copyright: Musée archéologique de Grenoble/Wikimedia Commons
Grenoble Archaeological Museum
A free place to visit the rich past of Grenoble. The visitor care is exceptional and the touch-screen displays charm the …
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The Resistance and Deportation Museum
During the Second World War, Grenoble has been involved in the Resistance. The proximity of the mountains allowed young people to flee in the "maquis" and train themselves to fight their enemies. The Museum of Résistance and Deportation presents this contemporary history. Through objects, movies, and reconstituted scenes, the visitor can have an overview …
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Le petit train touristique
45 minutes of a nice commented stroll around the city! You can discover all the best spots of …
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Museum of Grenoble
The Museum presents a great collection which displays fossils, animals and …
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La Casamaures
Located in the suburb of Grenoble, this villa was built in 1855 in a pure Arabo-Andalusian style. The oldest historic monument made with moulded cement is unique with its columns, its fountains and its statues. You can also see seven …
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Grenoble Cathedral
This cathedral was erected in the 13th century and is the biggest church of the city. The medieval style is interesting, especially with the choir and the tower at the entrance. Don't miss the flamboyant Gothic-styled …
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Couvent de Saint-Cécile
Headquarters of the comics editor Glénat, this ancient convent welcomes temporary art exhibitions and offers a high-quality document repository, available for everybody to …
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Musée de Grenoble
Musée de Grenoble holds collections of ancient, modern and contemporary art, from the 13th to the 20th centuries. The museum is smaller than many well-known and respected museums throughout Europe, but it feature an impressive collections of art. Inside you will also find a lovely terrace and …
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Parc Naturel Regional du Vercors
Parc Naturel Regional du Vercors is a beautiful natural area where you can discover caves such as La Grotte de la Coranche and La Grotte de la Luir and even small, charming villages. This region also offers beautiful alpine trails through varied landscapes where you can take in the magnificent views. Don´t forget the …
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Musee de l'Ancien Eveche
This is a museum built on an old church where you can time travel back in time to modern age. Here you can admire prehistoric remains, great paintings from the modern area and origins of the city walls going back to Roman times. One other good thing about this museum is that it offers …
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Parc Paul Mistral
If you would like to get away from the city hustle and bustle then take a stroll around this quite park. This is a great place to have a picnic or do some sports. There is also an old tower which was built for a World Exposition back in the …
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MC2
MC2 is a nice place where you can experience a cultural event and it is actually the main culture centre of Grenoble. Whether you like classical, jazz, or modern, dance, music or theater, you will find all kind of cultural programs here. You should book your tickets in …
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Acrobastille - Adventure Park
Acrobastille is a family-friendly discovery adventure area (for children up to 5 years). Here you can get the thrills with the giant zip line and fly over Grenoble, as well as with several unique adventure …
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Atlanthys Spa
If are feeling tried and worn out, make a visit to Atlanthys Spa to gain some new energy. The team welcomes you in a world of well-being where you can enjoy massages from all around the world and beauty …
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