Study Abroad in Grenoble, France with EUS
Living in Grenoble provides study abroad students with the unique opportunity to become familiar with the French culture and language in a young and dynamic city ready to welcome you with open arms.


Historic Grenoble
Situated in the heart of the Alpine mountain range Grenoble is the capital of the French Alps. As a result of its location in a valley surrounded by these beautiful mountains Grenoble also has the distinction of being the flattest city in France. Historically Grenoble was the site of early uprisings of the French Revolution in 1788. Moreover Grenoble is a city rich in art and culture thanks to its many illustrious sons, among them; Stendhal (Henri Bayle) who was born in Grenoble in 1783 and is the author of the well known novel, The Red and the Black; Champollion, Egyptologist and decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphics; and Vaucanson, the inventor of the modern day robot.

Modern Grenoble
In addition to its rich history, Grenoble is a highly advanced city steeped in technology and is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley" of France. A number of industrial and technological sites are set in and around Grenoble, including Hewlett Packard and Caterpillar. Because of its proximity to one of the largest universities in France, Grenoble is also a mecca for research laboratories, the Synchrotron lab being one of the main ones found in the area. Grenoble remains at its core, however, a "university town" with over 56,000 students representing one tenth of the greater Grenoble population.

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Grenoble at a glance
Hosted 1968 Winter Olympics


Outdoorsy Grenoble
As the capital of the "Dauphiné", a former province, Grenoble has an exceptional geographic setting. It is close to Switzerland, Italy, and the Mediterranean coast and offers a wealth of opportunities for excursions to these areas. Many of these sites are remarkable for their sheer beauty as well as their tradition, as a number date back to Roman times. In both summer and winter, sports buffs in Grenoble enjoy mountain activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, skiing and snowboarding, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. There are additionally a wide variety of cultural activities to be taken advantage of in and around Grenoble. These include numerous cinemas, concerts, theaters, and museums. The Grenoble international Museum of Fine Arts (inaugurated January, 1994) is one of the best in the area.