Grenoble is the capital and metropolitan of Isère, on the south eastern France, at the foot of the Alps. Two Airports are 30 minutes – an hour drive away. Many visiting Grenoble are for skiing, in winter, which quite cold and snowy days, while people go swimming on the Mountain lakes, of which barring the blowing-in wind during the hot summer days. Some of ... More> the nice museums to visit are highlighted by Musée Dauphinois, housed in the 17th convent, the museum exhibits local history, arts and crafts, and Natural History Museum, nice collections of mineralogy, wild life in the Alps and an aquarium are showed. Opening hours checking is required in all places. Hiking or climbing are possible just near to the town. Ask for a free hiking map at the Tourism Office. Getting around is available by bus, tram, car and bicycle.