Musée de l'Ancien Évêché
Musée de l'Ancien Évêché, Historical museum in central Grenoble, France.
The museum occupies a 13th-century episcopal palace, featuring glass, steel, and concrete elements that connect different architectural periods.
The building's basement contains a baptistery from the 3rd-4th centuries, demonstrating early Christian practices and religious ceremonies in Grenoble.
The permanent exhibition 'Isère in History' presents regional artifacts from prehistoric flint tools to a 16th-century portrait of Lord Bayard.
Located at 2 rue Très-Cloîtres, the museum offers free admission and operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, with adjusted hours on Wednesdays.
The museum features an immersive display of the Châtel de Theys reception hall, where 13th-century painted decorations narrate Perceval's adventures.
Location: Grenoble
Inception: 1998
Official opening: 1998
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Département de l'Isère
Address: 2 Rue Très Cloîtres, 38000 Grenoble, France 38000 Grenoble
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00; Wednesday 13:00-18:00; Saturday,Sunday 11:00-18:00; January 01,May 01,December 25 off
Phone: +33476031525
Website: https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-de-lancien-eveche
GPS coordinates: 45.19283,5.73165
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.
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Grenoble Cathedral
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Cularo
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Palais du parlement du Dauphiné
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Passerelle Saint Laurent
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Fountain of the three orders, Grenoble
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Couvent des Minimes de Grenoble
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Halle Sainte-Claire
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Statue of Bayard in Grenoble
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Couvent Sainte-Cécile de Grenoble
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Vestiges of the Gallo-Roman wall, Grenoble
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Tour de l'Isle
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Chapelle Sainte-Marie-d'en-Bas
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Birthplace of Stendhal
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Citadel bridge
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Tour de Sassenage
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Hôtel d'Ornacieux
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Hôtel de François Marc
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Ancien évêché de Grenoble
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Ramparts of Grenoble
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Chapelle des dauphins
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Hôtel Pierre Bucher
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Caserne Vinoy
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Immeuble, 14 rue Chenoise
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Hôtel 10 rue Chenoise
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Immeuble, 9 rue Chenoise
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Chapelle du couvent Sainte-Cécile de Grenoble
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