Garage hélicoïdal de Grenoble, Art Deco parking garage in Grenoble, France
The spiral parking structure features a continuous helical ramp with a 5% slope that completes seven full revolutions through the building interior.
The garage, inaugurated in 1932, emerged during a period when Grenoble's private vehicle count increased from 2,845 in 1920 to 23,069 in 1933.
The facility exemplifies early 20th-century Art Deco design principles through its geometric forms and clean lines integrated into urban architecture.
The structure houses 252 parking spaces, with each unit equipped with lighting, water supply, drainage system, and metallic roller shutters.
Located within a residential block's center, the garage remains hidden behind apartment buildings, with only an Art Deco entrance visible from street level.
Location: Grenoble
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 45.19090,5.72645
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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 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
244 m
Hôtel de Lesdiguières
211 m
Palais du parlement du Dauphiné
312 m
Collegiate Church of Saint-André, Grenoble
254 m
House of Doctor Gagnon
153 m
Place Victor Hugo
259 m
Place Grenette
75 m
Arthaud bookstore
161 m
Saint-Louis Church, Grenoble
132 m
Halle Sainte-Claire
344 m
Statue of Bayard in Grenoble
285 m
Théâtre Municipal de Grenoble
274 m
Pont Marius Gontard
322 m
Place Saint-André
244 m
Birthplace of Stendhal
200 m
Hôtel Rabot
164 m
Horloge solaire du lycée Stendhal
344 m
Cinémathèque de Grenoble
269 m
Grenoble Alpes Tourisme
286 m
Hôtel de François Marc
350 m
Château d'eau Lavalette
85 m
Jardin de Ville de Grenoble
149 m
Plaque Square du Dr Martin à Grenoble commémorant la rafle du 23 décembre 1943
333 m
Ramparts of Grenoble
233 m
Grenoble Courthouse
243 m
Chapelle des dauphins
305 m
Chapel of former collège des Jésuites
320 m
Hôtel du Bouchage
271 mReviews
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