Quartier des Eaux-Claires Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
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.
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 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.
Activities
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Canyoning sports day in the Furon en Vercors - Grenoble
Our pick of the best Quartier des Eaux-Claires Hotel Deals
Residhotel Grenette
Clean room, professional staff and good breakfast. However, the property is a little tired and would need to be refreshed (the hallway carpets are somber and the room floor tiles had large gaps).
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
Efficient, helpful staff. Parking nearby. Proximity to a gym.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
All was very good
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hôtel Les Trois Roses, Grenoble Meylan
They had a very helpful and wonderful staff
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
PoMo Hotel & Restaurant
Spa included in the price, clean and open till 23.00.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Privilodges Le Hüb Grenoble
Didn’t know what to expect but pleasantly surprised for a hotel/ student living environment. Large apartment clean and everything we needed for a night stay. Great affordability.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Quartier des Eaux-Claires
Secteur 3
Visitors to Secteur 3 like its restaurants. Jump on the metro at Vallier-Catane Tram Stop or Vallier-Docteur Calmette Tram Stop to see top sights like Stade Lesdiguieres while you're in the area.
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.
Quartier Capuche-Alliés
When in Quartier Capuche-Alliés 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 MC2-Maison de la Culture Tram Stop or Malherbe Tram Stop.
Secteur 4
While you're strolling through Secteur 4, you may want to check out the restaurants and waterfalls. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at MC2-Maison de la Culture Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car 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 Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Palais des Sports, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
