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Eurostar to Grenoble services have opened a whole new world of tourism in France. Many tourist travels to Grenoble yearly to enjoy their vacations here. London to Grenoble by Eurostar is the best way to travel between these two cities.

Grenoble City Guide:

Grenoble is a city in Isere department, Rhone-Alpes region, France. Actually, it is located in between the alluvial plains of Isere River and Drac River. It is rich in culture and has a history of more than 2000 years. The economy of Grenoble started to thrive during 19th century. Due to the thriving economy, the X Olympic Winter Games event was held at Grenoble in 1968. The city has more than 500,000 residents. Residents in Grenoble are commonly referred as Grenoblois.

There are several suburban areas in Grenoble including Echirolles and Fontaine. The areas around the city have many mountains and hills. Every year, many tourists from different countries come to Grenoble to perform winter activities. Because it is situated near to the Alps Mountains, it has many ski resorts and ski stations. It is estimated that there are approximately 20 large ski resorts in Grenoble. The ski resort with closest proximity to the town is Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse.

Grenoble has one of the highest passes in France. Col du Galibier has a height of 8386 feet. It is slightly lower than Col de l'lseran, which is 650 feet in height. Visitors should not visit Col du Galibier from October to May. This is because snow will cover the pass during these months. In other months, you can climb it. There is a chair lift that transports passengers to the top of the French Alps Mountain.

Tourists can visit the Palais de Justice in Grenoble. Palais de Justice was built during the 15th century. The prominent feature of the palace is a façade that features early renaissance style. The interior also has beautiful carved panels.

There are a variety of restaurants in Grenoble. The best restaurants in Grenoble are located at Rue Saint Laurent, Rue Montorge, Cours Jean Jaures, Place de Lavatte and Avenue Innsbruck.

The best way to travel around Grenoble is by taking the TGV train. TGV train offers route services to Paris from Grenoble. Grenoble is linked to other major cities by highways including A48, A41, and A49 motorways. There are 26 buses providing services in Grenoble. Tourists can also choose to travel to other destinations by trams and bicycles.

Train to Grenoble:

You can take Eurostar train to Grenoble from St. Pancras station in London to Paris and then with a simple change you can easily reach Grenoble. Travelling to Grenoble by Eurostar is the best way to travel.