Housed in a former 17th-century convent on the hillside just below the Bastille, this regional museum covers the history and culture of the Dauphiné Alps. Permanent exhibits explore Alpine life, skiing heritage, and local craftsmanship. The building itself — with its chapel and cloisters — is worth the visit. Free admission.
Musée Dauphinois
Alpine history museum in a hillside 17th-century convent
| Address | 30 rue Maurice Gignoux |
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| Phone | 04 76 85 19 01 |
A story
The building was originally a convent of the Order of the Visitation, founded in 1620. During the Revolution it was confiscated and turned into a prison. One of its inmates was a Grenoble-born priest named Jean-Baptiste Champagnat, who went on to found the Marist Brothers teaching order. The convent's chapel, with its decorated ceiling, survives intact and is one of the most beautiful interiors in the city.