Secteur 1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul Mistral Park
Jog around the running path and meander between the pond and the trees in this large park in Grenoble, where you’ll find a tower and a little train for kids.
Activities
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Our pick of the best Secteur 1 Hotel Deals
Novotel Grenoble Centre
The receptionist was terrible. She ignored a problem with my room, leaving me with the issue for over a day. I had to go to reception four times and call twice before she did anything. When I asked for an explanation, she made excuses, saying that even with colleagues present, she couldn't leave ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Greet Hotel Grenoble Centre Gare
Rooms was clean and minimal use of disposables. Water saving function in the shower takes some getting used to. Location is right beside train station and city center.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Residhotel Central Gare
Very clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful. Lovely boulangeries nearby
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Privilodges Le Hüb Grenoble
Great
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hôtel Europole
Clean room, nice heated temperature, 5-8min walk to the station.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Maison Barbillon Grenoble - Centre Gare
Old tired building & rooms. Advertised with parking but it costs extra and there are only 6 spaces and they are extremely small tight spaces and access and very dangerous to get a normal size car in and out of. Staff were very nice, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Secteur 1
Quartier Chorier-Berriat
When in Quartier Chorier-Berriat and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like La Caserne de Bonne or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Bruno Tram Stop or Berriat-Le Magasin 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 Hyper-Centre
While you're in Quartier Hyper-Centre, take in top sights like Place Grenette or Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Secteur 2
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Secteur 2. Make a stop by Place Notre Dame or Cathedral Notre-Dame of Grenoble while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Notre-Dame Musée Tram Stop to get around town.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Grenette and Place Notre Dame are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Claire Les Halles Tram Stop or Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier des Eaux-Claires
When in Quartier des Eaux-Claires 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 Vallier-Docteur Calmette Tram Stop or Vallier-Catane Tram Stop.
