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Grenoble

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Elie Dumas: /* Bicycle */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/Emploi.html/portail-france_typeid-1 ADIIJ-CRIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]), [http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 
* Other platforms to borrow/lend bikes : [http://www.borrowmybike.org borrowmybike.org] or [http://www.bike-sharing.org bike-sharing.org].

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]
[[nomad:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2015-01-02T08:45:22Z

Elie Dumas:

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/Emploi.html/portail-france_typeid-1 ADIIJ-CRIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]), [http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

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Grenoble

2015-01-02T08:44:37Z

Elie Dumas:

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
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''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
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A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/Emploi.html/portail-france_typeid-1 ADIIJ-CRIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]
[[nomad:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2015-01-02T08:34:18Z

Elie Dumas:

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/Emploi.html/portail-france_typeid-1 ADIIJ-CRIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
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Grenoble

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/Emploi.html/portail-france_typeid-1 ADIIJ-CRIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

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Grenoble

2014-11-26T17:21:20Z

Elie Dumas: /* Jobs */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/Emploi.html/portail-france_typeid-1 ADIIJ-CRIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]
[[nomad:Grenoble]]

Metz

2014-05-16T12:03:07Z

Elie Dumas: /* What to visit ? */

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'''Metz''', [[France]].  Metz, a European destination !

== History of Metz ==


EN - Aged more than 3000 years, the city of METZ has a rich history and culture. It was ranked as the '''39th city to visit''' in the world by the New York Times. Located in the Lorraine region, in the center of Europe, next to Luxembourg and Germany, it can be easily reached by high speed train (TGV) in 1.2 hours only from Paris. Main buildings are made of yellow stone called Jaumont stone.

First invaded by the Romans, the city of Metz then becomes the capital town of the Austrasian kingdom. In the Middle Age, Metz becomes an oligarchic republic and it was repetedly invaded afterwards. During its history, Metz was often considered as a strategic military place.

FR - Vieille de plus de 3000 ans, la ville de METZ est riche d’histoire et de culture. Elle a été classée '''39e ville à voir''' dans le monde par le New York Times. Située en Lorraine, au centre de l'Europe (à proximité du Luxembourg et de l’Allemagne), elle est accessible en TGV depuis Paris en moins de 1h20. Une grande majorité des bâtiments sont construits en pierre jaune, la pierre de Jaumont.

D’abord occupée par les Romains, la ville de Metz devient ensuite la capitale du royaume d’Austrasie. C’est à Metz que naît la dynastie des Carolingiens. Au Moyen Age, Metz devient une république oligarchique et la ville est de nombreuses fois assiégée. Au cours de son histoire, Metz a été souvent considérée comme un centre militaire stratégique.

More information about the History of Metz on the [[wikipedia:Metz]] !

== What to visit ? ==


* '''The Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Etienne)''' is a truly impressive structure, overlooking the river and the city. Inside, both its height (the third-tallest nave in France) and its stained glass windows (reportedly the largest surface area in France, with several painted by Chagall) will impress visitors. '''Advice''': have a look at it by daylight and also by night!

* '''Place d'Armes''', the square next to the cathedral, is notable for the four buildings that surround it. They were specifically designed to show the balance between the various local powers: religion (the cathedral), the military (now converted to the tourist office), civil government (the town hall) and justice (the court building).

* '''The Covered Market (Marché Couvert)''', opposite the cathedral, was historically the bishop's palace. Today it hosts stalls selling meats, cheeses, and other regional specialities. On Saturdays (9h - 12h) it takes place a market where you can find local products.

* '''The Opera-Théâtre''', not far from the Cathedral, is a theatre and opera house, built between 1732 and 1752 - the oldest in France still acting.

* The houses of '''St Louis Square''' (Place Saint-Louis) were built in the 13th century on the old city walls by Italian bankers to look like Italian lord castles.

[[File:louis.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Place St Louis]]

* '''The Railway Station''' (built in 1908) and its imperial area built during German occupation.

[PHOTO]

* '''Botanical Garden''' (closing at night fall).

* '''Pompidou museum''' (free entrance under 26 yo and over 60 yo, 7 euros otherwise)
More information: http://www.centrepompidou-metz.fr/
[[File:pompidou.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Centre Pompidou]]

* The '''German gate''' is one of the Medieval gates of the city. It was built between the 13th and 15th century.

* The '''Serpenoise gate''' is one of the old city gates. It was built in the 19th century at the same place as the original one that was destroyed in the 15th century. Next to it you can find a WWII memorial.

More information about places to visit in Metz on the [[wikivoyage:Metz]] !

== Transport ==

Distance between Metz and :
Paris : 333 km -
Luxembourg : 60 km -
Germany : 60 km -
Belgium : 80 km.

Metz has the advantage of having major communications links that reinforce its European vocation :

'''Motorway interchange''' : the A31 linking Northern Europe to the Mediterranean crosses the A4 which provides the link between the Atlantic and Eastern Europe.

'''Airport facilities''' : the airports of Metz/Nancy/Lorraine, Luxembourg and Saarbrucken
International rail links to Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Italy and soon the European TGV-Est, whose 1st stretch will put Metz within 1,5 hours of Paris as well as making the interconnection with the German network much easier.

'''Waterways''' : the Moselle canal part is linked to the North Sea via the river Rhine. The city attracts Europeans from within a radius of 300 km, all less than half a day away, which represents a market of 75 million people with high purchasing power.

== Useful links ==

'''TOURIST OFFICE NEAR CATHEDRALE''' -----

2, Place d'Armes
B.P. 80367 Metz
57007 Metz Cedex 1
Tel. 0033387555376

'''E mail''' : tourisme@ot.mairie-metz.fr

'''Opening hours''': http://www.moselle-tourisme.com/sejours-vacances-moselle/resultats-detail.asp?clause=2000131000016&idOffre=838144424&gclid=CKy5suTl26sCFQIYzQodrw7vRg

== Meetings ==

== Mailing List ==


== Tips ==


== CouchSurfers ==


=== Meeting Organisers ===


=== Coffee or a drink ===


== Media Mentions ==
[[File:29-06-08.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Metz Horizons, Local Newspaper, June 29th 2008]]

[[File:31-07-08.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Republicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, July 31st 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 20 Septembre 2008 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, September 20th 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 17 Décembre 2008 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, Décember 17th 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 14 Aout 2009 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, August 14th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 1er Septembre 2009 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, September 1st 2009]]

http://cleo57.spaces.live.com/photos/cns!F99E89D7A4298463!2207/

== Practical Informations ==

* Luggage locker: As in many French railstations there's no luggage locker in Metz's, but there's a tobacco shop ("bureau de tabac" in French) that proposes to keep your luggage, it's call La Civette and is located just in front of the station

* Metz bus website: http://www.tcrm-metz.fr/


[[wikivoyage:Metz]]


[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Lorraine]]
[[hitch:Metz]]

Grenoble

2014-01-27T08:46:09Z

Elie Dumas: /* Skiing */

{{France}}
{{City header
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|country = France
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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
-------------
UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
            - [http://www.adrenalinesport.fr/location.php Adrénaline], 1-3 Cours Jean Jaurès, Grenoble 

====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

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Metz

2014-01-05T10:57:45Z

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'''Metz''', [[France]].  Metz, a European destination !

== History of Metz ==


EN - Aged more than 3000 years, the city of METZ has a rich history and culture. It was ranked as the '''39th city to visit''' in the world by the New York Times. Located in the Lorraine region, in the center of Europe, next to Luxembourg and Germany, it can be easily reached by high speed train (TGV) in 1.2 hours only from Paris. Main buildings are made of yellow stone called Jaumont stone.

First invaded by the Romans, the city of Metz then becomes the capital town of the Austrasian kingdom. In the Middle Age, Metz becomes an oligarchic republic and it was repetedly invaded afterwards. During its history, Metz was often considered as a strategic military place.

FR - Vieille de plus de 3000 ans, la ville de METZ est riche d’histoire et de culture. Elle a été classée '''39e ville à voir''' dans le monde par le New York Times. Située en Lorraine, au centre de l'Europe (à proximité du Luxembourg et de l’Allemagne), elle est accessible en TGV depuis Paris en moins de 1h20. Une grande majorité des bâtiments sont construits en pierre jaune, la pierre de Jaumont.

D’abord occupée par les Romains, la ville de Metz devient ensuite la capitale du royaume d’Austrasie. C’est à Metz que naît la dynastie des Carolingiens. Au Moyen Age, Metz devient une république oligarchique et la ville est de nombreuses fois assiégée. Au cours de son histoire, Metz a été souvent considérée comme un centre militaire stratégique.

More information about the History of Metz on the [[wikipedia:Metz]] !

== What to visit ? ==


* '''The Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Etienne)''' is a truly impressive structure, overlooking the river and the city. Inside, both its height (the third-tallest nave in France) and its stained glass windows (reportedly the largest surface area in France, with several painted by Chagall) will impress visitors. '''Advice''': have a look at it by daylight and also by night!

* '''Place d'Armes''', the square next to the cathedral, is notable for the four buildings that surround it. They were specifically designed to show the balance between the various local powers: religion (the cathedral), the military (now converted to the tourist office), civil government (the town hall) and justice (the court building).

* '''The Covered Market (Marché Couvert)''', opposite the cathedral, was historically the bishop's palace. Today it hosts stalls selling meats, cheeses, and other regional specialities. On Saturdays (9h - 12h) it takes place a market where you can find local products.

* '''The Opera-Théâtre''', not far from the Cathedral, is a theatre and opera house, built between 1732 and 1752 - the oldest in France still acting.

* The houses of '''St Louis Square''' (Place Saint-Louis) were built in the 13th century on the old city walls by Italian bankers to look like Italian lord castles.

[[File:louis.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Place St Louis]]

* '''The Railway Station''' (built in 1908) and its imperial area built during German occupation.

[PHOTO]

* '''Botanical Garden''' (closing at night fall).

* '''Pompidou museum''' (free entrance under 26 yo and over 60 yo, 7 euros otherwise)
More information: http://www.centrepompidou-metz.fr/
[[File:pompidou.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Centre Pompidou]]

* The '''German gate''' is one of the Medieval gates of the city. It was built between the 13th and 15th century.
[[File:porte.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Porte des Allemands]]

* The '''Serpenoise gate''' is one of the old city gates. It was built in the 19th century at the same place as the original one that was destroyed in the 15th century. Next to it you can find a WWII memorial.

More information about places to visit in Metz on the [[wikivoyage:Metz]] !

== Transport ==

Distance between Metz and :
Paris : 333 km -
Luxembourg : 60 km -
Germany : 60 km -
Belgium : 80 km.

Metz has the advantage of having major communications links that reinforce its European vocation :

'''Motorway interchange''' : the A31 linking Northern Europe to the Mediterranean crosses the A4 which provides the link between the Atlantic and Eastern Europe.

'''Airport facilities''' : the airports of Metz/Nancy/Lorraine, Luxembourg and Saarbrucken
International rail links to Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Italy and soon the European TGV-Est, whose 1st stretch will put Metz within 1,5 hours of Paris as well as making the interconnection with the German network much easier.

'''Waterways''' : the Moselle canal part is linked to the North Sea via the river Rhine. The city attracts Europeans from within a radius of 300 km, all less than half a day away, which represents a market of 75 million people with high purchasing power.

== Useful links ==

'''TOURIST OFFICE NEAR CATHEDRALE''' -----

2, Place d'Armes
B.P. 80367 Metz
57007 Metz Cedex 1
Tel. 0033387555376

'''E mail''' : tourisme@ot.mairie-metz.fr

'''Opening hours''': http://www.moselle-tourisme.com/sejours-vacances-moselle/resultats-detail.asp?clause=2000131000016&idOffre=838144424&gclid=CKy5suTl26sCFQIYzQodrw7vRg

== Meetings ==

== Mailing List ==


== Tips ==


== CouchSurfers ==


=== Meeting Organisers ===


=== Coffee or a drink ===


== Media Mentions ==
[[File:29-06-08.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Metz Horizons, Local Newspaper, June 29th 2008]]

[[File:31-07-08.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Republicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, July 31st 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 20 Septembre 2008 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, September 20th 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 17 Décembre 2008 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, Décember 17th 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 14 Aout 2009 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, August 14th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 1er Septembre 2009 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, September 1st 2009]]

http://cleo57.spaces.live.com/photos/cns!F99E89D7A4298463!2207/

== Practical Informations ==

* Luggage locker: As in many French railstations there's no luggage locker in Metz's, but there's a tobacco shop ("bureau de tabac" in French) that proposes to keep your luggage, it's call La Civette and is located just in front of the station

* Metz bus website: http://www.tcrm-metz.fr/


[[wikivoyage:Metz]]


[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Lorraine]]
[[hitch:Metz]]

Metz

2014-01-05T10:57:23Z

Elie Dumas: /* What to visit ? */

{{France}}
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|name =Metz
|country =France
|region =Lorraine
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'''Metz''', [[France]].  Metz, a European destination !

== History of Metz ==


EN - Aged more than 3000 years, the city of METZ has a rich history and culture. It was ranked as the '''39th city to visit''' in the world by the New York Times. Located in the Lorraine region, in the center of Europe, next to Luxembourg and Germany, it can be easily reached by high speed train (TGV) in 1.2 hours only from Paris. Main buildings are made of yellow stone called Jaumont stone.

First invaded by the Romans, the city of Metz then becomes the capital town of the Austrasian kingdom. In the Middle Age, Metz becomes an oligarchic republic and it was repetedly invaded afterwards. During its history, Metz was often considered as a strategic military place.

FR - Vieille de plus de 3000 ans, la ville de METZ est riche d’histoire et de culture. Elle a été classée '''39e ville à voir''' dans le monde par le New York Times. Située en Lorraine, au centre de l'Europe (à proximité du Luxembourg et de l’Allemagne), elle est accessible en TGV depuis Paris en moins de 1h20. Une grande majorité des bâtiments sont construits en pierre jaune, la pierre de Jaumont.

D’abord occupée par les Romains, la ville de Metz devient ensuite la capitale du royaume d’Austrasie. C’est à Metz que naît la dynastie des Carolingiens. Au Moyen Age, Metz devient une république oligarchique et la ville est de nombreuses fois assiégée. Au cours de son histoire, Metz a été souvent considérée comme un centre militaire stratégique.

More information about the History of Metz on the [[wikipedia:Metz]] !

== What to visit ? ==


* '''The Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Etienne)''' is a truly impressive structure, overlooking the river and the city. Inside, both its height (the third-tallest nave in France) and its stained glass windows (reportedly the largest surface area in France, with several painted by Chagall) will impress visitors. '''Advice''': have a look at it by daylight and also by night!

* '''Place d'Armes''', the square next to the cathedral, is notable for the four buildings that surround it. They were specifically designed to show the balance between the various local powers: religion (the cathedral), the military (now converted to the tourist office), civil government (the town hall) and justice (the court building).

* '''The Covered Market (Marché Couvert)''', opposite the cathedral, was historically the bishop's palace. Today it hosts stalls selling meats, cheeses, and other regional specialities. On Saturdays (9h - 12h) it takes place a market where you can find local products.

* '''The Opera-Théâtre''', not far from the Cathedral, is a theatre and opera house, built between 1732 and 1752 - the oldest in France still acting.

* The houses of '''St Louis Square''' (Place Saint-Louis) were built in the 13th century on the old city walls by Italian bankers to look like Italian lord castles.

[[File:louis.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Place St Louis]]

* '''The Railway Station''' (built in 1908) and its imperial area built during German occupation.

[PHOTO]

* '''Botanical Garden''' (closing at night fall).

* '''Pompidou museum''' (free entrance under 26 yo and over 60 yo, 7 euros otherwise)
More information: http://www.centrepompidou-metz.fr/
[[File:pompidou.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Centre Pompidou]]

* The '''German gate''' is one of the Medieval gates of the city. It was built between the 13th and 15th century.
[[File:porte.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Porte des Allemands]]

* The '''Serpenoise gate''' is one of the old city gates. It was built in the 19th century at the same place as the original one that was destroyed in the 15th century. Next to it you can find a WWII memorial.

More information about places to visit in Metz on the [[wikivoyage:Metz]] !

== Transport ==

Distance between Metz and :
Paris : 333 km -
Luxembourg : 60 km -
Germany : 60 km -
Belgium : 80 km.

Metz has the advantage of having major communications links that reinforce its European vocation :

'''Motorway interchange''' : the A31 linking Northern Europe to the Mediterranean crosses the A4 which provides the link between the Atlantic and Eastern Europe.

'''Airport facilities''' : the airports of Metz/Nancy/Lorraine, Luxembourg and Saarbrucken
International rail links to Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Italy and soon the European TGV-Est, whose 1st stretch will put Metz within 1,5 hours of Paris as well as making the interconnection with the German network much easier.

'''Waterways''' : the Moselle canal part is linked to the North Sea via the river Rhine. The city attracts Europeans from within a radius of 300 km, all less than half a day away, which represents a market of 75 million people with high purchasing power.

== Useful links ==

'''TOURIST OFFICE NEAR CATHEDRALE''' -----

2, Place d'Armes
B.P. 80367 Metz
57007 Metz Cedex 1
Tel. 0033387555376

'''E mail''' : tourisme@ot.mairie-metz.fr

'''Opening hours''': http://www.moselle-tourisme.com/sejours-vacances-moselle/resultats-detail.asp?clause=2000131000016&idOffre=838144424&gclid=CKy5suTl26sCFQIYzQodrw7vRg

== Meetings ==

== Mailing List ==


== Tips ==


== CouchSurfers ==


=== Meeting Organisers ===


=== Coffee or a drink ===


== Media Mentions ==
[[File:29-06-08.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Metz Horizons, Local Newspaper, June 29th 2008]]

[[File:31-07-08.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Republicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, July 31st 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 20 Septembre 2008 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, September 20th 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 17 Décembre 2008 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, Décember 17th 2008]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 14 Aout 2009 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, August 14th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - Républicain Lorrain - 1er Septembre 2009 Metz.bmp|thumb|700px|center|Républicain Lorrain, Local Newspaper, September 1st 2009]]

http://cleo57.spaces.live.com/photos/cns!F99E89D7A4298463!2207/

== Practical Informations ==

* Luggage locker: As in many French railstations there's no luggage locker in Metz's, but there's a tobacco shop ("bureau de tabac" in French) that proposes to keep your luggage, it's call La Civette and is located just in front of the station

* Metz bus website: http://www.tcrm-metz.fr/


[[wikivoyage:Metz]]


[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Lorraine]]
[[hitch:Metz]]

Grenoble

2013-11-11T16:00:43Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

{{France}}
{{City header
|city = Grenoble
|country = France
|areas =
|toplinks =
|bwgroup = 404
|csgroup = 2796
|wikipedia = Grenoble
|hitchwiki = Grenoble
|wikivoyage = Grenoble
|image = Grenoble2008.jpg
|imagetext = Blason of the City
}}
{{TOCright}}

=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc. A few '''coordinates of some interesting bins''' are [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675#post15132666 given here] (just copy-paste them into Google Maps).

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

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Grenoble

2013-10-28T18:35:30Z

Elie Dumas: /* Via-ferratas */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
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A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
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''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
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A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~7€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 

====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc.

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-28T08:32:27Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from '''[http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco]''', etc.

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-28T08:31:58Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), and from [http://goo.gl/maps/1D5l2 Chez Coco], etc.

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

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Grenoble

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Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food / Dumpster Diving :''' 
Go to the end of the markets (~13:00), you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, the '''sandwich-shops''' at the university, supermarkets (namely '''[http://goo.gl/maps/0svlc Lidl (SMH)]'''), organic veggies from '''[http://www.satoriz.fr/content.php?page=magasins&mgxml=GRS Satoriz]''' (their bin is inside the parking garage), etc.

This CS Group [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2439&post=14868675 "Dumpster Diving"] will bring you some advice.

* '''Squats :''' 
There are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-27T21:58:54Z

Elie Dumas: /* Sports */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About all sports at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
====Hiking====
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
====Roller====
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
====Skiing====
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
====Snow-shoeing====
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
====Rock climbing====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
====Slacklining====
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
====Via-ferratas====
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
====Volley-ball====
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
====Swimming====
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
====Running====
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
====Cycling====
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
====Paragliding====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
====Yoga / pilates====
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
Go at the end of the markets, you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, fast-foods, supermarkets, etc.

There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-27T21:56:41Z

Elie Dumas: /* Sports */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
====About '''all sports''' at Grenoble====
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
Go at the end of the markets, you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, fast-foods, supermarkets, etc.

There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

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[[Category:France]]
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[[trash:Grenoble]]
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Grenoble

2013-10-27T19:55:51Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
Go at the end of the markets, you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakeries, fast-foods, supermarkets, etc.

There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-27T19:55:32Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
Go at the end of the markets, you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

[http://freegan.fr/lieu_de_travail.php Read here] for good ways to get free food : bakerres, fast-foods, etc.

There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
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Grenoble

2013-10-27T19:51:20Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
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''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
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A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
Go at the end of the markets, you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([http://www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])

There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
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Grenoble

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Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
Go at the end of the markets, you'll get lots of fruits and vegetables. ([www.bit.ly/a1sf9V Map of the markets])
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-27T16:45:48Z

Elie Dumas: /* Culture */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Games''' :
* [http://www.jeuxensociete.fr Jeux en Societe] : association to play games every tuesday night (~free)
* [http://www.jouteetjeux.com/events.php Joute et Jeux] : shop which organizes game tournaments (it also [http://www.joute-et-jeux.fr/ sells games])
* [http://www.kfeedesjeux.com Le Kfée des Jeux] : bar/restaurant where you can rent games there (commercial).

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
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Grenoble

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
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''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
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''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
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A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CampToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

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Elie Dumas: /* Sports */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org CAmpToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineering, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-25T12:13:39Z

Elie Dumas: /* Sports */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
      - [www.camptocamp.org CAmpToCamp] : a community with topos (and much more) about mountaineer, trekking, climbing, etc. 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-25T09:41:36Z

Elie Dumas: /* Sports */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
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A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
      - [http://tracedetrail.fr/recherche/carto Trace de Trail] : very handy map search, with technical characteristics of hikes in France 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-10-11T13:59:50Z

Elie Dumas: /* Culture */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (how it works ? [http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-09-24T09:22:15Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (read this "[http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 how it works (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikipedia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-09-24T09:21:59Z

Elie Dumas: /* Alternative ways of living */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (read this "[http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 how it works (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Community-Supported Agriculture (or "AMAP" in French)'''
You can subscribe to a farmer and get a basket of fresh local vegetables/fruits/etc regularly : see on [http://www.alliancepec-isere.org/article201.html AlliancePEC of Isère] the map of all distribution points.
 ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture CSA on wikiepdia])

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

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Grenoble

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Elie Dumas: /* Sports */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Affiche%20carte%20r%C3%A9seau%2020132014.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (read this "[http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 how it works (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-09-13T09:31:30Z

Elie Dumas:

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Plan%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20Transis%C3%A8re%202010.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association), or [http://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/offres/rhone_alpes/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le Bon Coin] (online classifieds)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (read this "[http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 how it works (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
1. Create an account by clicking on "Log in / create account" in the upper right corner of this page. 
2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
''More info about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial the Wiki syntax]'' 
And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
[http://couchwiki.org/en/Customize_Your_Profile Read here].

[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Europe]]
[[trash:Grenoble]]
[[hitch:Grenoble]]

Grenoble

2013-09-10T09:53:39Z

Elie Dumas: /* Culture */

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=='''GENERAL INFORMATION'''==
Grenoble is in the [[Rhone-Alpes]] region, and is the prefecture of the Isère departement.

* [http://www.grenoble-tourism.com Official Grenoble tourism office] 

=='''WELCOME KIT'''==
===Finding a couch in Grenoble===
Make sure to read '''[http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_search_for_a_couch_on_CouchSurfing this simple HOW-TO find a couch]''' !
* Fill in your profile,
* '''Make a couch search [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/in/city/6181936/mode/H by clicking HERE]''' (use the filters for better results),
* Send personalized couch requests to the persons that you've selected.

In Grenoble, there are more than 4500 CSers ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id= statistics]), including 1 city ambassador ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2X3L2VU Gil Cantinelli]). 

By searching people who say "yes or definitely" have a couch and have been logged-in during the last 2 weeks, you can find [http://www.couchsurfing.org/search#location={%22city_id%22%3A%226181936%22%2C%22city%22%3A%22Grenoble%22%2C%22latitude%22%3A%2245.194279%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A%225.731634%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22city%22%2C%22state_id%22%3A%22949%22%2C%22state%22%3A%22Rhone-Alpes%22%2C%22country_id%22%3A%2284%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22France%22%2C%22region_id%22%3A%226%22%2C%22region%22%3A%22Europe%22}&order_by=default&map_edges={%22northEast%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.31029232246915%2C%22lng%22%3A5.8950556308593605}%2C%22southWest%22%3A{%22lat%22%3A45.078028690575096%2C%22lng%22%3A5.5682123691406105}}&couchstatus_all=1&max_surfers=0&last_login_days=14&male=1&female=1&several_people=1&which_groups=A&username=Name%20%28or%20Username%29&keyword=Keyword around 500 potential active hosts] (information accurate as of June 2011). 

Please make personal requests before using the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10055 Grenoble Emergency Requests sub-group]. This group is for emergency in time only. 

===Safety Tips===
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/safety.html Safety features on CS]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/read_profile_tips.html How to read a profile]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_To_Write_A_Couch_Request Writing a good couchrequest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/How_to_be_a_good_guest Being a good guest]
* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Tips_for_solo_women Tips for solo women]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/family_tips.html Family couchsurfing]
* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/references.html Writing and reading references]

[http://www.couchsurfing.org/tips.html All basic infos to know] 

===CS Guidelines===
What's acceptable to do on CS? Read our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/guidelines.html guidelines] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/terms.html terms of use].

=='''COUCHSURFING GROUPS OF GRENOBLE'''==
===Main group===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble CS group] has about 185 active members, but the ~1400 subscriptions put this city to the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/statistics.html?show_all=1&country_id=84 11th rank in France] for number of members. 
The Grenoble CS Group is very active, about one local meeting per week with very original themes each time... (See the list below) 
You can join this amazing band on : [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=2796 GRENOBLE]

===Sub-groups===
[http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 Sports & mountains] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9382 Gastronomy] [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9807 Concerts, Spectacles, Expos, Ciné] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=9213 Photography] [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15276 Language exchange], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 Paragliding], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=62794 Vegeta*ians in Grenoble]...

=='''COUCHSURFING ACTIVITIES'''==
===Next meetings===
'''Picnic, or bar meeting, every wednesday night !''' 
Grenoble weekly meetings happen on wednesday, 8pm in [http://bit.ly/nUG9fq park Mistral] (summer) or in a bar (winter). Check out the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2796 Grenoble group] about next one. 

[[File:Calendar_1.png|link=https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK]] 
'''Check out our collaborative [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cs38grenoble@gmail.com&gsessionid=OK Grenoble Calendar]''' ! 
- To embed it into your own Google Calendar : [http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com http://www.google.com/calendar/render?cid=cs38grenoble@gmail.com] 
- To be able to add/edit events from your very own calendar, log on [https://www.google.com/calendar/ https://www.google.com/calendar/] with "cs38grenoble" / "couchsurfing", and add your email in Settings / Calendars / Shared: Edit settings / Share this calendar. 
NB : when you create an event, make sure to include a link to the dedicated CS thread, and the precise location. 
''More help on the [http://support.google.com/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=72143&topic=1672453&ctx=topic Google Help center].''

===Previous meetings===
'''15 March 2008 - 14:00'''
[[File:CS_Gre_meeting_canap_2008.jpeg|right|frame]]
A COUCH IN THE CITY, SEVERAL COUCHSURFERS AND A GOOD DOSE OF FUN!
The CS group of Grenoble propose a "sofa promenade " through the city and to take pictures in typical places of Grenoble ... Before concluding with a regional Couchsurfing big fiesta !
During this day, also the realization of a video film , a photo essay and plenty of other surprises !
Subscribe quickly on this meeting by clicking on the link and "Join the meeting"!
 
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UN CANAPE DANS LA VILLE, DES COUCHSURFERS SURVOLTES ET UNE BONNE DOSE DE FUN !
Le CS group de Grenoble vous propose une "promenade de canapé" à travers la ville et de se prendre en photo dans des lieux pittoresques de Grenoble... avant de terminer avec une grosse fiesta Couchsurfing régionale !
Lors de cette journée, réalisation aussi d'un film video, d'un reportage photo et plein d'autres surprises !
Inscrivez vous vite sur ce meeting en cliquant sur le lien proposé et "Join the meeting" ! 
LINK: [http://www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159 www.couchsurfing.com/meetings.html?mid=8159] 

Since 1st of January 2008 : 
[[File:2211809730_341cffc12c_t.jpg|left|frame]] 
''Open House, Open minded'' 31st of December - 1st January 2008 
For all the people who wanted to take part of the new year's eve in a different way, a couchsurfer opened his flat for all Cs during all eve, for 5 min or all night... 
[[File:Ocallaghan.jpg |left|frame]] 
''O'Callaghan night'' 5th of January 2008 
First meeting of the year in the famous bar... 

===Ideas to suggest future meetings===
* Photo rally, picnic, BBQ, concert, movie, impro theater, debate on a theme at home, ephemeral photo exhibition in a bar... 
* Pimp my CS profile, contribute to this Wiki... 
* Hike, via-ferrata, rock-climbing, geocaching walk, accrobranche... 
* Wine & cheese dinner, beer tasting, foreign cuisine, cooking lesson, clothe exchanges... 
* Give-blood meeting, free hug session, free hugs disguised for Haloween, photo shooting to make a calendar, pillow fight, water fight, giant bubble battle, cardboard boat making, dahu hunting... 
* Invade another city 
* "Couch crawl" at Grenoble CSers, hitchhiking race 
* International book exchanges 
* ...

===How to create a meeting===
[[File:LacRobert_2010_eliedumas.jpeg|300px|right]]
A meeting page ([http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=109629 example]) makes it possible for the interested people to subscribe to the meeting, without spamming the whole group (numerous messages like "I'll be in !"). And it allows everybody to know at a glance who'll participate in that meeting. So :

1. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?new=1 "Community" / "Create event"] 
   '''Warning''' : for a '''sub-meeting''' of an existing meeting, see the next paragraph. 
2. Set a maximum of information, especially the times and location. 
4. Validate with the button "Save event" 
5. You can send invitations : 
    5.1 On the page of you rnew meeting, click on "Send out meeting invitations" 
    5.2 Select the appropriate group(s) that you want to inform, 
    5.3 And/or select a recent couch search that you previously did, in order to invite those resulting people. 
    5.4 Send invitations by clicking "Save and send Message ASAP" 
6. Go to [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?show_my_meetings=1 "Community" / "My events"] and copy the link to your meeting 
7. Then don't forget to post that meeting link on the appropriate groups ! 
 
'''For a sub-meeting of an existing parent meeting :''' 
a. In the web adress of the existing meeting, find the "meeting ID" (e.g: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=94807 ...meetings.html?mid='''94807'''] -> 94807) 
b. Start on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807 meetings.html?newsubmeeting=94807] with the parent meeting ID (94807). The form is then auto-filled with the parent meeting data. 
c. The rest is all the same : see step 2 above. 

''More information [http://couchwiki.org/en/LES_RENDEZ-VOUS_ET_EVENEMENTS_COUCHSURFING_%28%22Meetings%22%29 here (fr)].'' 
 
'''To find a date/time which fits most people:''' you can use [http://www.doodle.com/ Doodle polling tool], very easy to use. 
 
'''Weekly meetings : example of description''' for the meeting page, and to post on the group :
Hi !

Next wednesday, our Grenoble CS meeting will take place at ......
Here are the '''address and directions''' : .....
The '''weekly theme''' is : ...''You can choose an original theme''...

'''Meeting link''' : http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=....
Please, do subscribe before coming ! It is not mandatory but very handy to keep in touch afterwards.
Hope to find you there next Wedensday ;-)

'''NEW CSers''': If you just arrived on CS, do not hesitate to join us for questions about CS, to meet the community of Grenoble, and above all,
to spend some good time :-)

'''ORIGIN OF THIS MEETING''': This meeting was originally on tuesdays (based on answers to a survey in September 2010), it then moved to wednesday picnics
in Park Mistral, to take advantage of the free open-air movies in that park.

=='''WHAT TO DO ?'''==
Check out the following spots (and much more !) [http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9 on that map] [[File:grenobleGMap.jpg|100px|link=http://bit.ly/bE4Vs9]] 
===Tourism===
'''The Bastille''': It's a nice good walk (45 minutes), and there are beautiful forests and mountains surrounding the city. The mountains never look the same one day to another ! 
Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
[[File:BastilleByNight.jpeg|500px|alt=© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons|© Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons]].

'''Around Grenoble :''' 
More information about the places to visit in Grenoble on the [[wikivoyage:Grenoble]] !

===Sports===
* About '''all sports''' at Grenoble :
      - [http://www.omsgrenoble.com/index.php/associations Office Municipal des Sports à Grenoble] 
      - [http://www.guc.asso.fr/ Grenoble Université Club (GUC)] 
* '''Hiking''' :
      - Get lots of advices and rent maps at the [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com Maison de la Montagne], 3 rue Raoul Blanchard, Grenoble (04.76.44.67.03). And [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/les-incontournables/depuis-grenoble-la-montagne-est-a-portee-de-transport-en-commun/ search for hikes by criterias] : '''public transportations''', duration, etc 
      - With [http://www.transisere.fr/ftp/FR_libre1/Plan%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20Transis%C3%A8re%202010.pdf "Transisère" coach network (PDF map)], you can go to a lot of mountains around Grenoble, starting from the coach station (next to the train station : [http://g.co/maps/5553c see map]). 
      - The [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm Sipavag] lists some hikes and bike rides, accessible by '''public transportations'''. 
      - Map of [http://couchwiki.org/public/images/0/09/Guide-des-balades-TAG-SIPAVAG.pdf parks and easy hikes] in or near Grenoble, accessible via '''public transportations''' (PDF, 5 Mo) (from [http://www.lametro.fr/315-les-sentiers-du-sipavag.htm the Sipavag]) 
      - [http://www.bivouak.net/accueil/index.php?id_sport=2 Bivouak.net] : community about all mountain sports 
      - [http://isere.rando.free.fr/index.php Isere.rando.free.fr] : good lists of hikes in the different mountains 
      - [http://www.geoportail.gouv.fr/accueil?c=5.909406458912201,45.148702024663265&z=0.00007950586107211147&l=ORTHOIMAGERY.ORTHOPHOTOS$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS(0)&l=GEOGRAPHICALGRIDSYSTEMS.MAPS.3D$GEOPORTAIL:OGC:WMTS@aggregate(1)&permalink=yes GeoPportail] : online IGN maps 
      - [http://www.refuges.info/nav.php?baseLayer=IGN&lat=45.99091&lon=6.27133&scale=5669&zoom=11&layers=000B0000000TTFFFFTT Refuges.info] : all refuges in France, with IGN maps 
* '''Roller''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble-roller.org/ Grenoble-roller] organizes some free rides downtown on every friday night, from April to December. 
* '''Skiing''' :
      - Communications are on [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=10428 "sports and moutains" CS sub-group]. 
      - [http://www.transisere.fr/lien/index.asp?rub_code=2&thm_id=181 List of skiing resorts around Grenoble] (closest ones : [http://www.chamrousse.com/ Chamrousse] and [http://www.les7laux.com/ Les 7 laux]) 
      - To drive to a station, share a car : [http://grenoble.coriding.com coriding.com] 
      - Standard coaches to get to the resorts : [http://transisere.fr/ri/index.asp?rub_code=4 Trans'Isère] 
      - '''Coach + skipass''' are sometimes cheaper than skipass alone : 
            - [http://www.bus-et-clic.com/transaltitude '''Transaltitude coaches'''] (departure from "Grenoble road station") 
            - [http://www.skimania-grenoble.com/journees.html SkiMania] 
      - Where skis can be rented ? some examples : 
            - [http://www.snowrental.net/be/ski.asp?atid=odv&lang=fr&utm_medium=comparateur&utm_source=odv&utm_campaign=newsletter+ snowrental.net] (possibly 50% off !) 
            - [http://www.ski-service-grenoble.com/location.php Ski Service], 84 rue Nicolas Chorier 
            - [http://www.qype.fr/place/450521-La-Boite-a-Skis-St-Martin-dHeres La Boite à Skis], 18 rue Marceau Leyssieux SMH 
            - [http://www.espacemontagnegrenoble.com/location-de-skis-saint-martin-d-heres Espace Montagne], avenue Gabriel Péri, SMH 
* '''Snow-shoeing''' :
      - You can rent some for 6€ at [http://www.achat-grenoble.com/ann86537-BOREL-SPORT.htm Borel Sport]. 
      - [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/infos-pratiques/carnet-dadresses/magasins-montagne-vente-location/ List of shops to rent snow-shoes], recommended by Grenoble-Montagne. 
      - Suggestions of itinerary for snow-shoeing on [http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/category/activites/randonnee-raquette/ Grenoble-Montagne's website]
[[File:ViaFerrataBastilleAntoine.jpeg|300px|right|alt=Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine|Viaferrata Bastille, Antoine]]
* '''Rock climbing''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=42924 "Grenoble climbing" CS sub-group] 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/dJ2R collaborative map of spots and shops] around the city 
      - [http://www.camptocamp.org/books/14628/fr/escalades-autour-de-grenoble Camp-to-camp : descriptions of all spots]
* '''Slacklining''' :
      - Very often some slackers in Parc Mistral 
      - [http://www.cestslackerbon.org "C’est Slack…er Bon"], slackline club at Grenoble. Weekly trainings on thursdays, Parc Mistral. Based at 4 bis, rue Augereau, Grenoble. 
* '''Via-ferratas''' :
      - Where to rent equipment at Grenoble (~10€/day) : [http://g.co/maps/5795z Clavel Sport], [http://g.co/maps/5z9xz Adrenaline], or [http://g.co/maps/qdx44 Espace Montagne] 
      - [http://www.laviaferrata.net/liste-via-ferrata-Departement-Isere.html List of via-ferratas in Isère] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=10547818 CS thread about different via-ferratas done]. 
      - About the via-ferrata of '''La Bastille''' : 
            - location : [http://goo.gl/maps/HHNSQ 22 route de Lyon] 
            - 2 parts : 1h (OK for beginners) + 1h (more difficult). 
            - Read this [http://viaferratafr.free.fr/via-ferrata.php?via=1 full description.] 
            - Look at [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/images/divers/planfr.gif this map] of different acess routes and opening times of the doors. 
* '''Volley-ball''' :
      - [http://www.asptt.com/activite-sportive/asptt-grenoble_c90/volley-ball_a18/ ASPTT Grenoble volley-ball] 
      - [http://gvuc38.club.sportsregions.fr/ Grenoble Volley University Club] 
      - [http://www.essm-volleyball.com/ ESSM Saint-Martin d'Hères] 
      - [http://www.alevolley.fr/ ALE Echirolles] 
      - [http://volleyball.esmt.free.fr/ ESMT Meylan-La Tronche] 
* '''Swimming''' :
      - [http://www.grenoble.fr/91-piscines.htm List of Grenoble pools], namely "Le Clos d'Or" 
      - [http://www.guide-piscine.fr/isere/ Larger list of pools in Isère] 
      - [http://siuaps.ujf-grenoble.fr/piscine/index.phtml Olympic pool at the campus] 
      - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=9638149 Lessons in pools at Grenoble] (CS thread) 
   Lakes : 
      - [http://goo.gl/maps/jVGT Lac de la Taillat] (free, unsupervised, bikeable distance) 
      - [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215243706225731286230.00048aa40d63acce7d133&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&ll=45.227816,5.830822&spn=0.033791,0.077162&z=14&iwloc=00048b19a62424302bc8c Lac du Bois Français] (bikeable distance) 
      - [http://www.isere-tourisme.com/patrimoine-naturel/lac-de-laffrey Lac de Laffrey] (33 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/2vxmy location]) 
      - [http://www.paysvoironnais.info/69-plages-du-lac-de-paladru.htm Lake of Paladru] (40 minutes driving, see [http://goo.gl/maps/UgeQw location]) 
      - [http://www.lac-monteynard.com/fr/12-Acces Lake of Monteynard] (1h driving) 
      A bit further away : 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Plans_d%27eau_autour_de_Grenoble List of waterbodies (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Torrents_autour_de_Grenoble List of torrents (by car)] 
            - [http://fr.withkids.wikia.com/wiki/Lacs_autour_de_Grenoble List of lakes (by car)] 
* '''Running''' :
      - Check out our [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=32490 "Grenoble Running" CS sub-group]. 
* '''Cycling''' :
      - Check out our [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/o/group/35803 "Grenoble Bike" CS sub-group]. 
      - Opening dates of the passes in the Alps : [http://www.cols-cyclisme.com/ouverture-cols.htm cols-cyclisme.com] 
      - Where to buy a cheap bike : [http://www.vivravelo.net Vivravelo] ([http://goo.gl/maps/Oh0KO map]),
[http://goo.gl/maps/iM5p9 "Un P'tit Velo dans la Tete"] (associations, 2 places), [http://goo.gl/maps/9DckV Repérages] (association)
* '''Paragliding''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=63437 dedicated "CS Grenoble Paragliding" sub-group]''' 
      - [http://www.prevol.com/index.php/stages/stage/GetStage?idStage=1 Prevol] at Saint Hilaire du Touvet (good comment from a CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=10428&post=13307593#post13457390 here]), 
      - [http://www.corole.com/ Corol] at Chamrousse, 
      - [http://parapente.obiou.free.fr/francais/accueil.php Obiou] at St Jean d'Hérans, 
      - [http://www.parapente-alto.com/ Alto] at Lans en Vercors 
And [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/damien.mien/ Damien] is a CS expert-paraglider ! 
Read [https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/grenoble-rhone-alpes-france-salut-je-viens-de-revenir-sur-grenoble-apres-un-long-voyage-qui-m-a-amene-en-bolivie-ou-j-ai-appris-a-faire-du-parap this thread] by local paragliders and next sessions.
* '''Yoga / pilates''' :
      - Check our '''[https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=78077 dedicated "CS Grenoble Yoga" sub-group]''' 
      - Some classes recommended by CSers [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11082650 in this thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11534803#post11540845 in that one] : 
         - [http://www.vie-en-yoga.com/ Vie en yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilatesetyoga.fr/ Pilates et yoga] 
         - [http://www.pilafit.com/ Pila'Fit] 
         - [http://www.philippefrequelin-yoga.com/Horaires-et-tarifs PhilippeFrequelin-Yoga] : more kundalini yoga than purely hatha yoga 
      - CSer [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/b.escamez/ Benjamin E.] is a kundalini yoga teacher : [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11130213 his post on CS] 

===Culture===
'''Where can I play music with my small band ?'''
* At the association [http://www.le102.net "Le 102"] (concerts, experimental movies, exhibitions, theatre, debates...)
* At the [http://www.cafe-bayard.com/topic1/index.html Café Bayard] : live bands every night (except sundays), see the usual planning ([https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=13294080#post13296302 source]) :
** Monday : free Jamp (the owner often plays the guitar because not many musicians)
** Tuesday : Irish Jam (read this "[http://sessionsgrenoble.free.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=3 how it works (FR)]")
** Wednesday : Ukulele Jam
** Thursday : Theatre / impro / gipsy jazz
** Friday : Jam rock / jazz / songs / blues / world /... depending on the musicians who are there
** Saturday : A bit like on friday but with less poeple.
* at the [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=26288&post=14034371 Family's Pub],
* at the [http://fr.myspace.com/obrotherkfe O'brothers Kfé],
* at [http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/grenier-grenoble/salle-concert-4543.htm "Le Grenier"] (above the 'Café de la table ronde", place Saint André),
* at [http://www.lartscene.fr/ l'Art Scène],
* at [http://www.saveur-biere.com/fr/fiche-lieux-biere?idl=155 "the Druid's"] pub on Sundays,
* at [https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Passoire/239583192745481?v=info La Passoire] on Fridays
And contact [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=HBX8MT0 Arthur] or [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=4CGY12F Miguel] for weekly live concerts at their homes.
 

'''[[Grenoble music : the very best of]]''' This CS local project aims to create a music compilation of the most famous (or the best-but-not-famous) music bands from Grenoble. (Started on 16/06/11) 

For all cultural events, check out [http://www.petit-bulletin.fr/index2.php?idvillepb=grenoble the Petit Bulletin] (free weekly newspaper). 

'''Museums''':
* [http://www.museedegrenoble.fr Grenoble Museum] : Fine Arts and antiques
* [http://www.resistance-en-isere.fr Museum of WW2 resistance and deportation] : specificity of the French Resistance in the Isère department
* [http://www.musee-dauphinois.fr Musée Dauphinois] : ethnographic, archaeological and historical museum, covering the territory of the former province of "Dauphiné".
* [http://www.magasin-cnac.org Contemporary Art Museum]
* [http://www.ancien-eveche-isere.fr Museum of the old bishopric] : heritage of the Isere department, through the history of its bishopric
* [http://www.museum-grenoble.fr Natural History Museum] : the alpîne botanic, zoologic, geologic and ethnologic heritage
* [http://www.musee-archeologique-grenoble.fr/1310-visite-flash.htm Archaeological museum of Saint-Laurent church] : the old church of Saint-Laurent, built on the remains of a Gallo-Roman necropolis, has become an archaeological site and museum.
* [http://www.musee-hebert.fr Museum "Hébert" (paintings)] : paintings and sculptures by Ernest Hébert or his friends
* ...

'''Cinema''': "Le Méliès" screens lots of independant, alternative or arthouse movies, from all over the world. [http://goo.gl/maps/67OJu Map] | [http://www.allocine.fr/seance/salle_gen_csalle=P0070.html Program of this week]

'''Yearly festivals in/near Grenoble''': 
* Music (check out all the '''dates and details for 2011 on [http://petit-bulletin.fr/festi.pdf this pdf program]'''):
     - [http://www.rocktambule.com/ Rocktambule] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cabaret-frappe.com/ Cabaret Frappé] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.jazzgrenoble.com/ Jazz Grenoble] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.38rugissants.com/ Les 38e Rugissants] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.detoursdebabel.fr/en Les Détours de Babel] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.bastille-grenoble.fr/agenda.htm Fête de la bastille] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.fortenson.fr/ Fort en son (fanfare music)] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.festivalduvieuxtemple.fr Festival de la cour du Vieux Temple] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.rencontresbrel.fr/index.php?cat=accueil Rencontres Brel] (Saint Pierre de Chartreuse) 
     - [http://www.jazzavienne.com/ Jazz à Vienne] (Vienne) 
     - [http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/ Musiques en Stock] (Cluses) 
     - [http://coldes1000.toile-libre.org/ Col des 1000] (Miribel les Echelles) 
     - [http://www.guitare-en-scene.com/ Guitare en scene] (Saint Julien en Genevois) 
     - [http://www.demondor.com/ Démon d'Or] (Poleymieux au Mont d’Or) 
     - [http://www.musilac.com/ Musilac] (Aix les Bains) 
     - [http://bonnet.marielaure.free.fr/ Musique au Parc] (Bourg de Péage) 
     - ...
* Movies :
     - [http://www.cinema-montagne-grenoble.fr/ Mountain movie festival] (Grenoble) 
     - [http://www.cinemathequedegrenoble.fr/festival-du-film-court-en-plein-air Outdoor short movie festival] (Grenoble)

'''Culinary specialties from the area (dauphiné)''': 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_%28liqueur%29 Chartreuse liqueur]
* [http://www.saveursdumonde.net/produits/fruits/noix-de-grenoble/ Nuts from Grenoble]
* [http://learningfrenchcuisine.com/potatoes-gratin/ Gratin dauphinois]
* [http://mathildeencuisine.over-blog.com/article-ravioles-du-dauphine-49879236.html Ravioles from the dauphiné]
* Tasty cheeses ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-marcellin Saint Marcellin], [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_du_Vercors-Sassenage Bleu de Sassenage], ...)
* ([http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin%C3%A9#Gastronomie and much more...])

===Nightlife===
For the following places, see the [http://goo.gl/maps/9lDV3 Grenoble Google Map] ! [[File:nightlife-bar.png]]

'''Bars-Concerts''': 
* ''Le 1900'' : Place Notre Dame, Grenoble.
* ''La Bifurk '': 2, rue Gustave-Flaubert, Grenoble. Open monday-friday 9.00-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (and 20.00-... on saturdays)/
* ''Le Subway '': 2, rue Lakanal, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.87.31.67. Open monday-friday 8.00am-1.00am, saturday 14.00-1.00am, sunday 16.00-1.00am.
* ''Loco Mosquito '': 56, rue Thiers, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.85.03.16. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''London Pub'' : 11, rue Brocherie, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.44.41.90. Open monday-saturday 18.00-1.00am.
* ''Tago Mago Salsa '': 61, cours Jean-Jaurès, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.46.39.74. Open thursday-saturday 20.30-2.00am.
* ''No Name '': 35, rue Antoine-Polotti, Saint-Martin-d'Hères. Tél : 04.76.01.19.82. Open monday 9.00-15.00, tuesday-friday 9.00-1.00am, saturday 10.00-15.00 and 19.00-1.00am.
* ''Bar MC2'' : 4, rue Paul-Claudel, Grenoble. Tél : 04.76.00.79.54. Open tuesday-saturday 19.00-1.00am, after the last show.
* ''[http://www.amperage.fr/ l'Amperage]'' : concerts, etc. 163 cours Berriat, 38000 Grenoble
* ''Mark XIII'' : electro/dark bar. 8 Rue Lakanal, 38000 Grenoble
 
'''Dancing''' :
 
[http://www.dothedance.com/evenements/evenements.php?hidden_danse514c1eb03778c=&input_514c1eb03778c=Toutes+danses&ville=1&o=popularite&type=soirees&date=d&date_debut=22%2F03%2F2013&date_fin=22%2F03%2F2013&id_pays=1&rue=&code_postal=&ville2=&lat=&lng=&lieu= DoTheDance] is a community of dancers listing local events, lessons, etc, for all dances. (Startup by 2 Grenoble persons)
* '''Salsa''' :
** in short : "[http://goo.gl/maps/JbMq4 Le Théatro]" on tuesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" on wednesdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/DDH81 Da Vinci Club]" on thursdays ; "[http://goo.gl/maps/9ePIz Ambiance Café]" and "[http://goo.gl/maps/qIVSb No Name]" on fridays.
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/programme-des-soirees-de-danse-a-grenoble/toutes-les-soirees-salsa-rock-salon All salsa nights] at Grenoble
** [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11809004#post11892433 CS message] about bars for '''salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, kuduro'''...
** [http://www.salsagrenoble.fr/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1359 Forum about '''salsa bars''' and free lessons] 
** [http://www.grenobledanse.com/bars-dansants-a-grenoble Lists of dancing bars] 
** Read [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 this CS thread] and [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11640187#post11640597 that other one] for advises.
* '''Lindy Hop''' :
** The [http://goo.gl/maps/49b0Z Youth Hostel of Echirolles], on thursdays 8:30 pm for free training (but no live band)
** The [https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShagCaf%C3%A9/197173863660?id=197173863660&sk=info Shag Café (Seyssinet)] on tuesday nights, often with live bands (5€ + a drink).
* '''Folk, traditional dances, balleti''' :
** Association [http://tap.isonoe.net/forum/ Terre A Pied] (thursday nights, outdoors at the campus if the weather is fine)
** [http://www.aremdat.org/agenda.php Calendar of folk bals and activities] near Grenoble

===Original Fast food===
''Fed up with chips, sponge bread, and dripping ketchup? If the smell of fat makes you sick, try the new shops which propose quickly-made fresh products, vegetables and cracking round loaf.'' 
'''Pastas''' 
[http://www.mezzodipasta.fr Mezzo di Pasta] : 3, avenue d'Alsace Lorraine 09.62.50.46.86 / 7, rue Saint-Jacques Tél. 09.77.80.17.81. 
[http://www.justacote.com/grenoble-38000/restauration-rapide/pasta-via-297629.htm Pasta Via] : 3, rue Philis de la Charce 04 76 41 86 79 / Centre commercial Grand'Place Tél. 04 76 41 86 79.

'''Soups''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 

'''Wok''' 
Le Buffet de l'Etoile : place de l'Etoile Tél.04 76 43 05 04 
[http://www.wokbar.com/menus.php?lang=en Le Wok Bar] : place Notre Dame Tél.04 76 15 23 02.

'''Nems''' 
Thaï Express : Centre Commercial, 55, Grand'Place Tél.04 76 22 00 00. 
[http://www.cityvox.co.uk/restaurant_grenoble/china-moon_200023720/profile-place Le ChinaMoon] : 52 avenue Alsace-Lorraine Tél. 04 76 43 14 15.

'''Sandwiches''' 
[http://www.natureldelice.fr/magasin.html Naturel Délice] : 4 rue Lafayette Tél. 04 76 03 28 13 
Le Subway : 5, rue de Sault / Place Notre-Dame / 1 rue Président Carnot Tél. 04 76 86 28 84.

=='''HOW TO SETTLE'''==
===Accomodation===
'''Short term :''' [http://www.fuaj.org/Grenoble-Agglomeration Youth hostel] 

Check out [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_pagelibre.jsp?CODE=54881023&LANGUE=0 this main website for '''students'''] who need to find a flat in Grenoble : neutral and sincere advices (not a commercial agency). 

* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/ CROUS dormitories] (see [http://www.ujf-grenoble.fr/vie-etudiante/cadre-de-vie/logement/logement-etudiant-116616.htm this dorms list]) 
* [http://www.crous-grenoble.fr/article-31-mg-2-mh-15-ms-1-hebergement-passager--accueil-de-groupe.htm CROUS for short term rentings] 
* [http://www.umij.org/residences/grenoble.htm Homes for young workers] 
* [http://www.lc-mobility.com/fr/accueil.php LC-Mobility] searches flats for students, PhDs, researchers, teachers and their families. 

[[File:Wikimapia_Grenoble.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|[http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia] : interactive map of districts and places of interest.]]
'''Online ads''': 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/LOGEMENT/annonce/Logement.html/typeid-2 CRIJ] 16, bd Agutte Sembat : paper ads from owners (june / september). 
* [http://www.fnaim38.com/location-immobilier/annonces FNAIM] : adds from agencies 
* [http://www.adiij.fr/logement.php ADIIJ] 
* [http://www.adele.org/public/residence/residence_liste.php?ville_mere=GRENOBLE ADELE] 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/locations/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&q=grenoble Le bon Coin]''' 
* [http://location-appartement-meuble.vivastreet.fr/annonces-location-appartement-meuble+grenoble-38000 VivaStreet]''' 
* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=9 IntEGre forum] (association of students) 
* [http://www.appartager.com/rhone-alpes/isere/colocation-grenoble/annonces/l Appartager] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.colocation.fr/homepage.php Colocation.fr] (shared flat) 
* [http://www.souslouer.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=show_all&text_search=grenoble&order=0&expand=0&Itemid=2 Sub-rentings] 
* [http://colocation.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/colocation-etudiant.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://logement.etudiant.crous-grenoble.fr/inf/etudiant/ Among individuals] 
* [http://www.agevillage.com/article-6269-1-Intergeneration.html Intergenerational housing] : free accomodation at an elderly or handicaped person's. 
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eramusgrenoble20131014/516490121753923/?notif_t=group_activity Facebook Group for Erasmus students] 
Check out our ads and offers on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12012 CS sub-group dedicated to flat search and share-rentings]. 

'''Roommate dating''' : in "the Subway" bar, 2 rue Lakanal, Grenoble (04.76.87.31.67), on tuesdays and thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm, from 16/08 to 20/10. [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Subway-Grenoble/244538969022 More info on their Facebook page].

'''Advices''' :
* New flats may be taken quickly, so check very often on those sites.
* Call the landlord by phone (insist until he replies).
* Always try to book a visit for the same day.

'''Average prices''' :
* 350€ for a studio,
* 250€ for a share-renting (roughly speaking)
''Need money for the bail, or miss a guarantor ? [http://actionlogement.fr/produits-services Actionlogement.fr] can help you !''
[[File:Quartiers_Grenoble.png|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Map of Grenoble districts.]]
'''Grenoble districts''' : 
City life mainly happens around the "hyper-center" : "Victor Hugo", "Notre-Dame", etc. (But very expensive.) Not so far but more quiet is "Europole" (near the station). 

* ''Saint Bruno'' : a "village" atmosphere, with its own identity. Lots of different populations (maghrebi, chinese, students, families, associations, lots of small groceries...). 
* ''Grand Boulevards'' : high buildings, lots of flats to rent, but not really lively identity. 10-15 minutes walking from the city-center. 
* ''Saint Martin d'Hères'' : one of the "suburbs", with big (and sad) buildings 
* ''Villeneuve-Village olympique, Fontaine...'' : hem, not recommended if you wanna walk by night safely. 
* ... 



More info about Grenoble districts [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble#Quartiers_grenoblois on Wikipedia] 
And check [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=45.1912772&lon=5.7229543&z=16&l=2&m=s&v=9 WikiMapia Grenoble] for interactive info about districts and places of interstes. 

'''Transportation''' :
* Full details in [http://couchwiki.org/en/Grenoble#Buses_and_Tramways the paragraph below]
* ''Is this flat near a tram station ?'' Check out on this [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?hl=fr&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215299486889620737366.000001126c2c9f285fe22&ll=45.187421,5.744219&spn=0.033815,0.077162&z=14 Google Map of the trams network].

Keep in mind that bicycling is easy in Grenoble (flattest city in France), so you can afford living a bit further away (and it will obviously be less expensive). 

'''Need to leave your stuff for a few days or months ?''' 
You can rent a 1-2 m² box : 
- ''[http://www.homebox.fr/centre-stockage/grenoble/ Homebox]'' at St Egrève (~35€/month) 
- ''[http://www.boxmax.com/nous_contacter_grenoble.html Boxmax]'' : 35 rue des allies, Grenoble (students -10%) 
- ''[http://www.boxland.fr Boxland]'' : 96 avenue leon blum, Grenoble

'''Boot fairs / flea markets for cheap products :''' 
Check this updated list on [http://vide-greniers.org/agendaDepartement.php?departement=38 vide-greniers.org].

===Administration===
'''Financial helps''' : 
* [http://www.grenoble.caf.fr/ Caisse d'allocations familiales ( CAF )] 
3, rue des Alliés 
38051 Grenoble Cedex 9 
Tél : 0820 25 38 10 

* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=85674424&LANGUE=0 Loca-Pass] : free advance of the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 month rents), and/or to be your "guarantor". 

* [http://www.grenoble.fr/85-le-ccas.htm CCAS (Social help)] 
28 Galerie Arlequin 
38100 Grenoble 
Tél : 04 76 69 45 00

===Jobs===
First off : informations about [http://french.about.com/od/travelfrance/a/liveworkinfrance.htm working in France for a "non EU resident"]. 
And [http://www.adate.org/ ADATE] is a local association which helps immigrants, it can give you tips. E.g. it's easier for immigrants to work in the countryside (fruit picking,...). French law is more "liberal" with illegal immigrants in the case of farming. 
'''Online ads''': 
* '''[http://www.adiij.fr/emploi.php ADIIJ] (association for Information and Initiatives for the Youth)''' 
* [http://www2.pole-emploi.fr/espacecandidat/nicola/InitialiserCriteres.do Pole-emploi] (official national agency) 
* [http://www.crijrhonealpes.fr/france/EMPLOI/annonce/index.html/typeid-1_DPTri-_DPordre- CRIJ] (association about Informations for the Youth in Rhône-Alpes) 
* [http://www.leboncoin.fr/emploi/offres/rhone_alpes/isere/?f=a&th=1&location=Grenoble%2038000 Le bon coin (jobs)] 
* [http://offres-d-emploi.annonceetudiant.com/ISERE-38/GRENOBLE-38000/offres-d-emploi.php AnnonceEtudiant.com] 
* [http://jobetudiant.net/etudiant/jobs,departement,38.php JobEtudiant.net] 
* [http://www.jobaviz.fr/rechercher-un-job-etudiant/n:39/affichage:carte?bHome=1&comm=Grenoble+%2838%29&commune_id=32139&domaine_id=&x=-457&y=-508 JobAviz.fr] (student jobs) 
* [http://www.studentjob.fr/info/jobetudiant_Grenoble StudentJob.fr] 
* [http://search.vivastreet.com/offres-emploi+grenoble-38000?lb=new&search=1&start_field=1&keywords=&sp_communities_rideshare_detail=&geosearch_text=Grenoble+-+38000&geo_radial_distance=10&searchGeoId=2604&end_field= VivaStreet] 
* [http://jobs-stages.letudiant.fr/jobs-etudiants/offres/departements-d3012715/page-1.html jobs-stages] 
* [http://www.rhonealpesjob.com/offre_emploi_ville/offre_emploi_grenoble.htm RhoneAlpesJob.com]
* [http://www.keljob.com/recherche-express?keywords=&locationKey=274157568 KelJob]
* [http://www.manpower.fr/offre-emploi/rhone-alpes/isere/r22d38.html ManPower (interim)]
* [http://www.adecco.fr/TROUVER-UN-EMPLOI/Pages/trouver-un-emploi.aspx Adecco (interim)]

'''Jobs about environment ''' (from [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=2796&post=11527222 this CS thread]) : 
* Paper ads at the [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_d'urbanisme_de_Grenoble Institut de Géographie Alpine] 
* [http://www.projetdeterritoire.com/index.php/Nos-services/Offres-d-emplois ProjetDeTerritoire.com] 
* [http://www.caprural.org CapRural.org] : regional platform of rural development 
* [http://www.mnei.fr Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement de l'Isère (MNEI)] : group of associations about nature 
* [http://www.alpesolidaires.org Alpes Solidaires] 

===Integration help===
* [http://etu.grenoble-univ.fr/jsp/fiche_article.jsp?CODE=92565892&LANGUE=0 "Espace Accueil Information"] 
1025, avenue Centrale 
38400 St Martin d'Hères 
Tél : 04 56 52 85 22 

* [http://www.integre-grenoble.org/website/ IntEGre] : an association of students that organizes activities, outings, etc, to help students with integrating Grenoble. 
* [http://api.eve-grenoble.org/Guide_APIEnglish.pdf Guide for foreign students (pdf)]

=='''TRANSPORT'''==

===Airports===
* [http://www.lyonaeroports.com/ Lyon Saint-Exupéry] : 100km, accessible by the coach [http://www.faurevercors.fr/FAUREVERCORS_WEB/FR/PAGE_Reservation.awp "Navette aéroport" (Faure Vercors)], 22€.
* [http://www.grenoble-airport.com/rubrique4.html Saint Geoirs] : the nearest one, but little traffic.

===Train and Railway===
[http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ SNCF] : French train company 

NB : there's no official '''left-luggage''' at Grenoble, but you can ask the [http://goo.gl/maps/dzFBA Bar Continental] (just at the corner in front of the station) to leave your bag there for the day (for a couple of €).

Railway stations around Grenoble : 
* '''Gare de Grenoble''' (Tram A / B, bus 34, "Transisère" coaches) 
* '''Gare Universités-Gières''' (Tram B, bus 6051, 6010, 6070. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Pont de Claix''' (Buses 1, 18, 17. Park & Ride) 
* '''Gare de Saint Egrève''' (Bus 30) 
* '''Gare d'Echirolles''' (Tram A, bus 18. Park & Ride) 

[http://www.seat61.com/France.htm Seat61] : tips for traveling worldwide from France. 

===Car and Parking===
* The 15 [http://www.tag.fr/94-parkings-relais.htm "Park and Ride" (parking relais)] allow you to park your car and use the buses/trams during the whole day, for a few euros. 
* [http://www.alpes-autopartage.fr/ Alpes-AutoPartage.fr] : vehicle sharing. 
* Check out this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/223-parkings.htm all covered parking lots in the city], and this map of [http://www.grenoble.fr/221-zones-et-regles-de-stationnement.htm paid parking lot zones downtown]. 
* Car-sharing:
    - [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=8181 CS Grenoble dedicated sub-group] (or in [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=2891 France and other cities]) 
    - [http://covoiturage-libre.fr covoiturage-libre] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://www.vadrouille-covoiturage.com vadrouille-covoiturage] ('''open, and no fees''') 
    - [http://covoituragecaesug.com/campus/ Student car-sharing] : from/to the campus 
    - [http://www.123envoiture.com 123envoiture] 
    - [http://www.co-voiturage.fr co-voiturage.fr] 
    - [http://www.easycovoiturage.com EasyCovoiturage] 
    - [http://www.comove.com Comove] 
    - [http://www.tribu-covoiturage.com Tribu-covoiturage] 
    - [http://covoiturage.vivastreet.fr/annonces-covoiturage Vivastreet] 
    - [http://www.carstops.org Carstops.org] 
    - [http://www.covoiturage.fr Covoiturage.fr] : online payment, with fees for every passenger. (Forget this site.) 

===Hitchhiking===
* Information on hitchwiki.org : [http://hitchwiki.org/en/Grenoble English]; [http://hitchwiki.org/fr/Grenoble Français]
* Best hitchhiking spots from Grenoble : see the [http://goo.gl/maps/DdZ68 Grenoble Google Map] [[File:hh_spots.jpg]]

===Buses and Tramways===
* [http://www.semitag.com/ "Tag" company] : see [http://www.tag.fr/include/viewFile.php?idtf=258&path=f6%2F258_716_Plan-Reseau-Full.pdf full map of buses & trams] (pdf, 3.7Mo), or [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113010965345808871474.000001126c2c9f285fe22&z=13 trams on a Google Map] 
* [http://www.tag.fr/87-itineraires.htm Interactive tools to build your itinerary]
* Schedule : last trams around 01:30 a.m. [http://www.tag.fr/180-fiches-horaires.htm See all schedules]
* Mobile app : [http://tag.mobitrans.fr tag.mobitrans.fr]
* [http://www.transisere.fr/ "TransIsère" coaches network] : to get to any surrounding mountain in the department.

===Bicycle===

Grenoble is flat, and full of specific ways for bicycle !
 
'''Where are nice paths to ride ?'''
* This [http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=15&lat=45.20253&lon=5.69754&layers=B00 OpenCycleMap] shows all the bikable routes and related shops at Grenoble.
* '''"Les voies vertes"''' are beautiful FLAT tracks for bicylcles along the rivers : see [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=161 this map for north-west Grenoble] (36 km), and [http://www.af3v.org/-Fiche-VVV-.html?voie=162 that one for the west] (14 km).

'''Looking for a bicycle''' in Grenoble ? Check the following links and organisations : 
* You can '''rent a bike''' at [http://www.metrovelo.fr/metro-velo-uk.php Metrovélo] (long or short rentals) : see [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61 the 2 places on this map] [[File:BikeIcon.jpg|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.195345,5.724349&spn=0.017087,0.038581&z=15&iwloc=00048aa4340260f4b9f61]] (station and campus).
* Try the TrocsAthlon, organized by the Decathlon shop in the Espace Comboire, in the south of Grenoble. It takes place twice a year, in March and October. Check [http://www.decathlon.fr/FR/trocathlon-29140541/ that page] for more information 
* Suscribe to the association [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 Le p'tit vélo dans la tête] and visit one of their [http://www.ptitvelo.net/Contact-et-horaires,103 workshops] in Grenoble. The subscription is about 13 € for students and jobless, 20 € for other people. In that way, you'll have access to spare parts and to workshops to repair your own bicycle. They can provide you with an old bicycle to repair for a few euros. 
* Try [http://maps.google.fr/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Troc+Sport,+96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res&aq=0&sll=45.185445,5.762606&sspn=0.011781,0.022488&ie=UTF8&hq=Troc+Sport,&hnear=96+Avenue+Gabriel+P%C3%A9ri,+38400+Saint-Martin-d%27H%C3%A8res,+Is%C3%A8re,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A Trocsport], 96 Avenue Gabriel Peri in Saint Martin D'hères (phone : 04 76 54 00 89) 
* Try the [http://www.reperagesvelo.org/atelier-v%C3%A9lo---nos-services.php Association Repérages] : buy second hand bikes, or have yours repaired. If you give it back, they'll send it to Africa.
* At least, try the [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217696027822965076798.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b&ie=UTF8&ll=45.183126,5.742073&spn=0.097884,0.179901&t=h&z=13&iwloc=0004571d875da6f37cb7c "Marché aux puces" on the Esplanade], close to the Porte de France (sunday mornings). 
* If you surf during a couple of days, try [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=35803 our Bike-surfing CS sub-group]. 

You want to give an old one ? Contact the association [http://www.alpesolidaires.org/reperages-valoriser-le-velo-ici-et-la-bas Repérages], they collect bicycles to send them to Africa 

''Find all the adresses on [http://maps.google.fr/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=111757806106676085109.0004571d83a4d863e2e6b that map] !
''

=='''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''==
[[File:SosIcon.jpeg|200px|right|]]
{|
|'''Health Emergency:'''
|15
|-
|'''Police Emergency:'''
|17 - '''Report a crime online''' on [https://www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr] ; they will then contact you to sign the document still at the police station (but that should save you the long waiting time).
|-
|'''Fireman Emergency:'''
|18
|-
|'''Hospital:'''
|04.76.76.75.75 ("Grenoble C.H.U" - [http://goo.gl/maps/bjNb map])
|-
|'''Embassy:'''
|[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=consulat,+grenoble&sll=45.199326,5.737992&sspn=0.008543,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=consulat,&hnear=Grenoble,+Isere,+Rh%C3%B4ne-Alpes,+France&z=15 See on this map, for different countries]
|-
|'''Emergency Doctor:'''
|04.38.701.701
|}

[http://www.grenoble.fr/324-numeros-d-urgence.htm More emergency numbers...]

=='''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''==

[[File:Article CS - Dauphiné Libéré - 12 Aout 2009 Grenoble.jpg|thumb|700px|center|Le Dauphiné Libéré, Local Newspaper, August 12th 2009]]

[[File:Article CS - GRE news - 16 Février 2010 Grenoble.JPG|thumb|700px|center|GRE News, Local Newspaper, February 16th 2010]]

=='''TIPS'''==
===Wifi===
There are at least 5 places where you can get Wifi access for free downtown : [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80 check them on that map] [[File:Wifi.gif|link=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101237963591483074292.00048aa40d63acce7d133&ll=45.191247,5.730529&spn=0.008544,0.01929&z=16&iwloc=00048dcaccdd0cd95fb80]].

===Alternative ways of living===
* '''Free food :''' 
There is no food not bombs (yet!) but the dumpsters are numerous and plentiful.
there are several political squats in town... but its best to find contact through other people. Or if you are involved in other political projects it should be possible for you to get free accomodation there! also there is an 'espace local autogéré' (local self-run and organised space) where there are often events, food included! There is another 'ancient' squat that's called '102' but I have never been there! I know that they have cool events and stuff too!

* '''Mini guide of local alternatives :''' 
''Les-renseignements-genereux.org'' publishes this [http://www.les-renseignements-genereux.org/var/fichiers/faranches/faranches_MGDA.pdf guide for local alternatives (pdf)] in Grenoble : places and self-managed groups for mutual support, re-usage, cultural activities, etc.

* '''Vegetable gardens (association) :'''
The [http://www.jardindescairns.lautre.net/wordpress/?page_id=576 "Jardin des Cairns"] is an association that has grown trees and organic vegetables near the Musée Dauphinois since 2011. The location is ideal : great view on Grenoble, sunshine, with an enthusiastic and welcoming team. They even have some concerts on their terasse sometimes !

===Add information to this page===
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2. Then come back to this page and click "edit" on top of this page or for any specific paragraph. 
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And read this [http://couchwiki.org/en/Le_Guide_Wiki_CS Guide Wiki CS (Fr)]

===Customize your CS profile===
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