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Palais Ideal

At first, one man’s dream of creating his own castle had many people shaking their heads. But the simple postman Ferdinand Cheval struggled for 33 years, stone by stone, to create a castle, which is now world famous for its mythical scenes.

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At the foot of the Chartreuse Massif is one of Grenoble’s top attractions, La Bastille, a fort with a spectacular view over the city and the mountain. You get there by means of the "egg lift" téléphérique, one of the most popular excursions.

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One of the highest bungee jumps in Europe, the Ponsonnas Bridge cuts through rare natural beauty, and offers those so inclined the opportunity to plunge into a 103-metre free fall. The bridge is about an hour south of Grenoble. If you are looking for an extra dose of adrenaline during your vacation, this is the place to go.

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Nowhere else in the world is there a reflective sundial of this size, and astronomers from all countries come to Horloge Solaire to study the sundial, which still keeps the time today. In 1673, under Louis the XIV, the Jesuit, Father Bonfa, and his pupils painted frescoes covering 100 square meters of the walls.

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You will find this lovely spa just a few minutes from Grenoble where you will experience no stress environment and where you can recharge you batteries. The spa offers Hammam, sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi with aromatherapy and chromotherapy, fitness room, showers, space rest with tea and fireplace and two massage rooms. Just relax and enjoy.

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45 minutes of a nice commented stroll around the city! You can discover all the best spots of Grenoble.

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Headquarters of the comics editor Glénat, this ancient convent welcomes temporary art exhibitions and offers a high-quality document repository, available for everybody to consult.

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