Perhaps the local Archaeological Museum is the most interesting cultural institution in Grenoble. During the excavations near the shore of Isere Lake scientists found a lot of old jewelry, ritual items and household supplies. Now everyone is welcome to see these priceless discoveries. Visitors should certainly not forget to visit Stendhal Museum, the location of which is a beautiful historic building. Here …
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A ride on Le Petit Train de la Mure train is a no less attractive and funny activity that will leave many unforgettable memories. The train’s route passes through the most picturesque corners of the city. The excursion lasts a little more than an hour and a half. During the ride vacationers will get an opportunity to see Monteynard Dam and admire the scenery of the coastal zone of the Draa River. Grenoble …
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Le Cedre restaurant specializes in cooking Lebanese cuisine. All the culinary delights present in the menu and offered to guests are cooked in accordance with classic recipes. The way how some national dishes are cooked has remained unchanged for several hundred years. Le Cedre restaurant offers a high level of service and is popular not only among immigrants but also among local residents. If you want to visit …
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The Festival of Détours de Babel taking place from mid-March to the beginning of April is another great event, which would be interesting to all music fans. You can listen to modern music and jazz that has already become a kind of classic. The venue for the event is Center International des Musiques Nomades. Since the festival's motto is "back to the roots", this means a return to the sounds of nature that will …
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Vacationers with children should definitely look into the Museum of Natural History. It is famous for its rich collection of minerals worldwide. Also, in this museum are exhibits that introduce visitors to the rich world of alpine nature. Small visitors will like the aquarium located in the museum. One of the favorite entertainments for tourists is walks on the La Mure Railway, which runs on the railway of the …
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The bright and stylish Mercure Grenoble Center Alpotel cannot be left out when talking about prestigious and sophisticated hotels. This is also one of the most hotel amazing establishments in Grenoble. Its rooms are beautifully decorated with fixtures made from natural materials and adorned with exquisite fabrics and accessories in various shades of red and pink. The hotel has its own restaurant that serves …
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Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Another highlight of France is Disneyland. This is an Amusement Park that operates all year round. During summer, the Park closes at 11pm, and in other seasons it closes at 7pm. Therefore if you want to enjoy more time in the magic world of this Park, you should arrange your vacation to fall in summer. If you want to avoid the queues, then it is best to come to Disneyland in late spring. Many people come to France for a shopping tour. Great sales are conducted in mid-July and immediately after Christmas. If you are a connoisseur of sparkling drinks, you should visit one of the wine provinces at the end of September. There is also in Bordeaux, a four-day wine festival which takes place at the end of June. In each wine province on the third Thursday of November, there are celebrations marking the collection of a new harvest. You can even become more familiar with the French flavor by attending some of the National festivals. You can arrive on July 14th – on the Day of the Bastille, August 15th – at the Assumption of the Virgin, or on March 8th which is the International Women’s Day. Also, do not forget that France hosts the Cannes Festival, the Puppet Festival in September, the Day of Grandmothers in March, and the Day of Chestnut in October.
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Atmosphere of France: religion and languages
However, majority of the people still supports the unity of the French people, even according to the linguistic factor. But it should be noted that since the early nineties, there are several schools in France that study dialects, for example, Basque, Catalan or Corsican in addition to the national French language. In addition to the official language in France, some regions also speak their own peculiar dialects. The most common are the Alsatian dialect, and the Lorraine Franconian language. About 3% of the local population speaks German fluently, less than 2% speak Arabic and its dialects, and about 1% of the population speaks Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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