Isère

Isère is an administrative territory in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France with Grenoble as its capital. The territory covers Alpine mountain landscapes, valleys with rivers, and flatter areas to the west.

The territory was formed on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution as part of nationwide restructuring. Before that, the areas belonged to different provinces such as Dauphiné.

The name comes from the river that flows through the territory and was known in Roman times. Local markets and festivals take place in many towns and villages, where visitors see regional products and crafts.

Offices in larger towns help with documents and administrative matters for residents and visitors. Opening hours and locations vary depending on the place and service desk.

The height differences from 140 to 4088 meters (459 to 13,412 feet) create different climate zones in the same administrative territory. Visitors can move between vineyards and glaciers in one day.

Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Location: France

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Grenoble

Elevation above the sea: 846 m

Shares border with: Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Hautes-Alpes, Rhône, Loire, Savoie, Metropolis of Lyon

Website: https://isere.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.18333,5.71667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:03