What are the conditions to travel to France with regards to Covid-19?
Please consult
this page and read everything carefully in order to know for sure what the conditions for entry in France. Please note they change often and they may therefore change between now and the time of the summer schools.
Which visa should I apply for?
In order to enter the French territory, you have to apply for a short term Schengen visa. For further details, please contact the French embassy in your country. You can also find the answers to your questions by following this
link. We will not be able to help you regarding this issue.
How can I reach Grenoble?
There are airport connections from Paris, Lyon and Geneva, and trains/buses from these cities to Grenoble. Click
here for further information.
How to get around in Grenoble?
You can easily move around the city by tram and/or bus. You can find information about tickets and prices on Grenoble's transportation office -
TAG.
The size and flatness of the city also allow you to wander around by bike. To rent a bike, please visit
Metrovelo’s website.
What is the cost of living in Grenoble?
Students spend on average €750 per month. This includes the rent, food, transportation, communications, health and leisure. (we remind you that rent is included in the fee if you are coming through our summer programs.)
Rent (p/ month): from €150 to €600 depending on the type of housing and on the size
Food (p/ month): €200
Transportation (p/ month): €15 for a tram card and €15 if you rent a bike (for people under 25)
Communications (p/ month): €5 to €30
Which cities are close to Grenoble and worth visiting while in France?
In France : Paris, Lyon, Annecy, Marseille, Montpellier, Nice, Cannes…
Abroad (Italy and Switzerland): Turin, Milan, Geneva, Lausanne
Though the ones above are only the nearest!
How do I travel around?
You can either travel by train, with
SNCF (the French railway network), by plane thanks to
Grenoble Airport or by bus.
The main bus coachlines,
Ouibus and
Flixbus, depart from the bus station which is right next to the train station.