Grenoble is a great little city that I love to death, but when you tire of Centre-Ville, La Bastille is a wonderful half-day escape on the other side of the river. I hiked up La Bastille quite a few times during the year I lived in Grenoble. The first time, in August, my friends and I went later in the... more

I'm not an historian, but I love castles and the like... If you're like me, you'll like the Bastille in Grenoble. If you're from LA, you'll love this place... plenty of stairs! I walk up and down every day just because it's great excercise, and the view is a nice diversion from the monotony of excercise. But if you get... more

Fantastic view of the city of Grenoble. Well worth the trip. Because the incline is so steep, we recommend taking the ski lift, which is reasonably priced. Unless you are in really good physical shape! There is a lot in repair. Going through dark tunnels, take care not to trip on upturned pavement pieces or slip if it's been raining.... more