
Updated at 2025-06-11
Grenoble-Alpes Métropole is located in a valley in the heart of the Alps, and two rivers intersect within its borders. The low-lying topography gives this mountain city a flat terrain that is suitable for wandering along streets dotted with ancient buildings. However, the low-lying topography also means that Grenoble is prone to flooding. The painting in the image is called “Grenoble (Isère), avant l'inondation de 1651,” and the artist is Alexandre Debelle. It depicts Grenoble before the flood of 1651.
Alliance Date: March 29, 2018
Language: French
Area: 546 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 450,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Grenoble Alpes Métropole, also known as Europe's Silicon Valley, is a renowned technology and university city in France. It commits to develope its green energy, high technology, and healthcare industries, aiding startups and youth innovation, and creating a sustainable, low-carbon smart city. Grenoble is also an industrial hub in France, with close collaboration between production, academia, and research, resulting in top-notch technologies in fields like energy and digital technology.