Resources
A list of Grenoble area resources for expatriates, in alphabetical order.*
- Active Adaptation Counseling: English language counseling services, especially for families in transition.
- AEPI: Economic and business information about the Isère region, from a government organization, the Grenoble Economic Development and Business Investment agency.
- American Chamber of Commerce: National site
- American Chamber of Commerce: Rhône-Alpes/Auvergne Chapter
- American Club of Lyon: The American club of Lyon, founded by and for American expatriates.
- Anglo-Info French Alps: “Life in the French Alps, in English”. A helpful resource, for information from movie times to English-speaking plumbers.
- Answers.com page on Grenoble: its history, links to companies etc.
- Association des Villes Françaises (ACF): A French network of local associations that welcome newcomers to a city. French oriented, information mostly in French.
- Bibliothèque Anglophone de Meylan: English language library in Meylan.
- Cité Scolaire Internationale
- Communication Cafe: A non-profit association offering English lessons and activities for native English-speaking children, starting from age three.
- English Library at Babel: An English language library housed in a local non-profit association. They do not have their own website, but you can find the hours on the Open House website here.
- English-Speaking Church of Grenoble (St Marc’s): an Anglican based English language church.
- France Etats-Unis: An association dedicated to the better understanding of the French and American cultures.
- French Entry: Resources about life in France.
- Grenoble Life: An English language blog about life, resources and activities in Grenoble.
- Houille Blanche: the elementary French public school (serving first through 5th grade) with an English and German section.
- International Church of Grenoble: An international church with services in French and English.
- La Poste Information from the French postal service in English;
- Maison de Tourisme: The official website for the Grenoble Tourism office. In English.
- Markets: An English-language schedule of all the markets that take place in the Isère region.
- Montessori International School of Grenoble. Bilingual Montessori school for preschool & elementary school.
- Open House: An English-speaking cultural association for expats and their families. A wide range of activities. Covers the Isère region.
- Semitag: The offical website for the Grenoble public transport entity. In French.
- SOS Help: A listening service in English, from 3pm to 11pm daily.
- Sweet Home Grenoble: An English-speaking cultural association, most active in the Gresivaudon Valley.
- The Cake Shop: English/American style bakery
- The Connexion: French news in English.
- United States Embassy: The website for the US embassy in Paris. The American Presence Post (APP) in Lyon is the closest US government presence to Grenoble.
- Working Women’s Network of Grenoble (WWNG): A networking association for English speaking professional women, living or working in the Grenoble area.
