Jardin des Dauphins, Terraced urban garden in Grenoble, France.
The Jardin des Dauphins extends across six terraces with stone support walls, stairways, and footpaths covering 0.75 hectares of green space.
Jean-Baptiste Dolle transformed the land in the late 19th century by extracting 4,000 cubic meters of stone and adding 2,000 cartloads of soil.
The garden functions as a natural museum, hosting 81 different bird species and numerous botanical specimens including giant sequoia and wild lemon trees.
The garden opens from 9:00 to 19:30 between April and mid-September, and from 9:00 to 17:30 from mid-September through March.
A microclimate enables the growth of southern plant species, including pomegranates and bananas, which normally thrive at lower latitudes than Grenoble.
Location: Grenoble
Address: Jardin des Dauphins 38000
Opening Hours: Sep16-Mar31 09:00-17:30; Apr01-Sep15 09:00-19:30
Phone: +33476424141
Website: https://grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/catalogue/detail/jardin-des-dauphins-51017
GPS coordinates: 45.19387,5.72007
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
Grenoble displays architectural developments from the medieval period to the present day. The medieval Notre-Dame Cathedral stands in the historic center, while the Art Museum offers modern exhibition spaces. The city includes the Tour Perret, a cylindrical tower building from the 1920s, and the Garage hélicoïdal, a spiral parking structure from the same era. Religious buildings such as Saint-Louis Church and Saint-Bruno Church represent different stylistic periods. The Sainte-Cécile Convent and the Palace of the Parliament of Dauphiné show historic administrative and ecclesiastical architecture. The Bastille fortress overlooks the city and can be reached by cable car from Quai Stéphane Jay. The Hôtel de Lesdiguières and the Old Episcopal Palace document aristocratic residential culture. Paul-Mistral Park forms a large green space containing Lesdiguières Stadium and the Alpexpo conference center. The Saint-Laurent Bridge crosses the Isère River, while the Sainte-Claire market halls house daily commerce. Vizille Castle lies outside the city in the commune of the same name. The Musée dauphinois and the Museum of Resistance and Deportation present regional history, complemented by cultural facilities such as the MC2 cultural center and Le Magasin des horizons.
Grenoble, located in the French Alps, combines mountain scenery with urban architecture. The Bastille fort provides views across the region. The Museum of Grenoble displays French and European art collections. Paul Mistral Park and city gardens offer green spaces. Historic squares and museums document the regional heritage.
Grenoble offers numerous photography locations, from the Saint-Laurent Bridge over the Isère River to the Bastille fortress at 476 meters elevation. The city center includes the Victor Hugo square, the Dauphiné Parliament Palace from 1500, and the modern glass Museum. The medieval Saint-Laurent district presents stone houses along narrow streets. Parks and gardens provide natural settings with Alpine views.
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
476 m
Musée dauphinois
567 m
Pont de la Porte de France
119 m
Garage hélicoïdal de Grenoble
600 m
Hôtel de Lesdiguières
582 m
Collegiate Church of Saint-André, Grenoble
633 m
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Grenoble
380 m
Porte de France
59 m
Place Victor Hugo
653 m
Saint-Louis Church, Grenoble
639 m
The Three Peaks
493 m
Théâtre Municipal de Grenoble
603 m
Atelier Berthier-Bessac
437 m
Pont Marius Gontard
328 m
Musée Dauphinois
559 m
Place Saint-André
638 m
Quai de France
81 m
Cinémathèque de Grenoble
576 m
Quai de la Graille
588 m
Via ferrata de Grenoble
191 m
Sainte-Marie-d'en-Haut
535 m
Jardin de Ville de Grenoble
546 m
Montée des Dauphins
247 m
Via ferrata de Grenoble
105 m
Equestrian statue of Philis de La Charce
13 m
Grenoble Courthouse
600 m
Quai Perrière
422 m
Terrasse des Géologues
630 mReviews
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