Built on the banks of two alpine rivers, Grenoble boasts medieval buildings and cobbled streets which give a romantic air to the older part of town, while museums, theaters, cultural festivals, cafés and bistros explain why it is the leading city of the region.

From Grenoble, you can be skiing in the upper Alps in 90 minutes, take the TGV to Paris or catch connections from Lyon to go hiking in Provence, warm up by the Mediterranean or sample French wine in the regions of Burgundy or Champagne.

To help you get a true taste of French culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.