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On account of Grenoble-Isère's central position in the French Alps, people living here may easily go skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding and so on. In 1968, Grenoble was host to the Winter Olympics and today it is surrounded by three natural parks. The numerous mountain lakes and the proximity of the Mediterranean provide plenty of scope for sailing.
With a large number of students from abroad, city life is cosmopolitan and lively. In addition to its own attractions, Grenoble-Isère is close to Lyon, Geneva, Italy and the French Riviera. Artistic life in the area is promoted by Musée de Grenoble and Lyon Opera House, as well as numerous smaller facilities. The quality
of life and the reputation of Grenoble-Isère for science
and technology make it a very attractive location for executives
from all over the world.
Grenoble-Isère is strategically placed between the industrial centres of northern Europe and the fast developing South.
Rhône-Alpes is one of Europe's most prosperous and dynamic regions. It rates as the second most prosperous region in France, after Paris-Ile-de-France, with a gross interior product per inhabitant 6% higher than the average for the European Union.
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