Secteur 1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Secteur 1
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.
Fort de la Bastille
Towering over Grenoble, this ancient hilltop site is one of the city’s most important and prominent landmarks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Infernet sport canyoning in Chartreuse - Grenoble
Canyoning sports day in the Furon en Vercors - Grenoble
Canyoning discovery of Versoud en Vercors - Grenoble
Our pick of the best Secteur 1 Hotel Deals
Greet Hotel Grenoble Centre Gare
"Helpful and friendly staff- book parking in advance!"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Residhotel Central Gare
"Staff were polite and room clean"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Novotel Grenoble Centre
Hôtel Europole
"Clean room, nice heated temperature, 5-8min walk to the station."
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Privilodges Le Hüb Grenoble
"The room was expected- for the money paid - so no complaints there Staff we dealt with were attentive and informative However within 2 hours of being a the hotel ( we were parked directly outside the front of the hotel ) Our van was broken into 90% of our luggage and personal items taken ( ruining ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Campanile Grenoble Centre Gare
"It’s convenient for train bus and has good breakfast ! It’s noisy and people are loud ! Rooms are basic no fridge kettle ! Staff is helpful"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Secteur 1
- Grenoble City Centre
- Quartier Hyper-Centre
- Grenoble Old Town
- Quartier Chorier-Berriat
- Quartier Exposition-Bajatière
Grenoble City Centre
Historical sites, bars and shopping highlight some notable features of Grenoble City Centre. Make a stop by Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater 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 Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car or Grenoble Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hubert Dubedout-Maison du Tourisme Tram Stop or Victor Hugo Tram Stop.
Grenoble Old Town
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Grenoble Old Town. Top attractions like Place Notre Dame and Museum of Grenoble 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 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 Exposition-Bajatière
While you're in Quartier Exposition-Bajatière, take in top sights like Paul Mistral Park or Alps Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Albert 1er de Belgique Tram Stop or Mounier Tram Stop.
