Place Saint-André, Historic square in central Grenoble, France
Description
Place Saint-André is a public square in central Grenoble, lined with historic buildings including the former law courts and the Gothic church of Saint-André. A bronze statue of a French knight occupies the center of the space.
History
The square developed during the medieval period and for centuries served as the judicial heart of Grenoble, with law courts and official functions housed here. These institutions relocated only in the early 2000s.
Culture
The Café de la Table Ronde has shaped gatherings here since 1739 and ranks among France's oldest continuously operating bistros. Visitors sit in the same rooms where generations of locals have shared meals and conversations.
Practical
The square sits near Hubert Dubedout tram station, served by lines A and B offering convenient connections throughout the city. The area is easily walkable and provides wheelchair access for visitors.
Did you know?
The bronze statue depicts Pierre Terrail de Bayard, a 15th-century knight admired by his contemporaries for his loyalty during warfare and personal honor. His reputation as a principled warrior still shapes how people remember him today.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Grenoble).
Grenoble sits in the Isère River valley, surrounded by three mountain ranges in the French Alps. The city combines alpine landscape with urban infrastructure and serves as a base for exploring the surrounding mountain regions. The Fort de la Bastille, accessible via a historic cable car, provides...
Grenoble offers many places to photograph, from the Saint-Laurent Bridge crossing the Isère River to the Bastille fortress rising 476 meters above the city. The old town reveals itself through narrow streets in the Saint-Laurent district lined with stone buildings, surrounded by squares like Place...
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
162 m
Cularo
241 m
Hôtel de Lesdiguières
60 m
Palais du parlement du Dauphiné
68 m
Collegiate Church of Saint-André, Grenoble
14 m
Passerelle Saint Laurent
182 m
House of Doctor Gagnon
134 m
Place Grenette
217 m
Fountain of the three orders, Grenoble
240 m
The Lion and Serpent fountain
243 m
Statue of Bayard in Grenoble
43 m
Théâtre Municipal de Grenoble
55 m
Birthplace of Stendhal
167 m
Hôtel Rabot
151 mCinémathèque de Grenoble
74 m
Tour de Sassenage
273 m
Hôtel d'Ornacieux
275 m
Hôtel de François Marc
161 m
Château d'eau Lavalette
192 m
Jardin de Ville de Grenoble
127 m
Grenoble Courthouse
40 m
Chapelle des dauphins
62 m
Quai Perrière
244 m
Hôtel Pierre Bucher
239 m
Immeuble, 14 rue Chenoise
271 m
House 2 rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau
238 m
Immeuble, 9 rue Chenoise
234 m
Hôtel 10 rue Chenoise
271 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes