Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné & Place Saint-André
Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné
The former Parliament of Dauphiné, built in Gothic and Renaissance style, stands on Place Saint-André as the heart of Grenoble's old town.
The palace was once the seat of the Parlement of Dauphiné, the province's high court. Its façade blends flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance decoration, and its interior halls with carved woodwork open only on guided tours organized by the tourist office. In front, Place Saint-André holds the 13th-century Saint-André Church and one of what is reputedly France's oldest cafés. Nearby, Place aux Herbes and Rue Chenoise, with their stone-paved lanes, are good for walking, and restaurant terraces come alive in the evening.
Opening hours
Square open all day; Parliament building interior by guided tour only
Nearby sights
- Jardin de Ville
- Musée Dauphinois
- Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
- Place Grenette
- Musée de l'Ancien Évêché & Grenoble Cathedral
- Musée de Grenoble
- Grenoble Saint-Laurent Archaeological Museum
- Fort de la Bastille