Grenoble

Climate

• Warm/temperate
• Rains a lot (856 mm)
• No dry season
• On the Marine West Coast

Culture

• 15 museums on a wide variety of topics
• 19 art exhibits/museums
• 35 different preformance centers

Geography

• Surrounded by 3 mountains (Vercors, Chartreuse and Belledonne)
• Crossed by 2 rivers ( the Drac and the Isère)
• in southeastern france

History

• Known for its scientific research
• Hosts foreign scientists and students.
• Center of academic excellence since the 14th century

Food

• Grenoble walnut
• Le Bleu du Vercors Sassenage (Blue cheese)
• Saint Marcellin cheese
• Les ravioles du Royans
• Matheysine murçon (pork sausage)
• Chartreuse liquor & Grenoble wines
• Grenoble wines

Sport

• Rugby Union Club
• Plays in the top 14
• Highest level in French league system