Resources
Life in Grenoble
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Grenoble is a dynamic and modern city with a total population of around 530,000 inhabitants. It boasts several universities and numerous professional schools of prestige, with an overall student population of 60,000. The City boasts extensive and ever expanding research facilities, a vibrant lead in the European semiconductor, IT, high-tech and nanotech industries as well as a diverse and active expatriate community.
Grenoble is surrounded by stunning alpine countryside with easy access to downhill, cross country and mountaineer skiing, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and much more. Grenoble is not far from Italy, Switzerland, and the Mediterranean coast and provides an ideal base for exploring Europe.
A list of resources in the Grenoble area for expatriates
(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.
- Council of International Schools, CIS
- 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 Consulate Post in Lyon: United States Consulate Post in Lyon
- 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.
