Ville de Grenoble in the news

The first round of 2026 municipal elections in Isère, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie shows close races in Grenoble, major upsets in Aix-les-Bains and Bonneville, and shifts in local political leadership.

Incumbent mayors in Isère were largely re-elected in the 2026 municipal elections, with Alain Carignon narrowly leading in Grenoble's first round.

Grenoble is inviting residents to participate in creating a ground mural, the final step in transforming Place du Docteur Girard into a more pedestrian-friendly and green space.

Grenoble's new mayor, Laurence Ruffin, discusses improving mountain access for residents, addressing the lack of climbing facilities, and promoting mountain holidays for youth.

Grenoble's Jean-Bron and Les Dauphins swimming pools experienced a notable increase in attendance during summer 2026, leading the city to expand pool access and services.

Grenoble is the highest-ranking French city at 23rd globally in the Happy City Index 2026, based on 64 criteria including social policies and economic factors, confirming its appeal for quality of life.

Grenoble City Hall denies criminalizing school occupations for homeless families while urging state and departmental authorities to fulfill their housing responsibilities.

Grenoble serves as a model for ecological transition by using scientific frameworks to address environmental and social vulnerabilities.

Grenoble's metropolitan authority is fighting to save the Pont-de-Claix chemical site and local industrial jobs following the collapse of the Exalia project.

Grenoble is selling surplus organic plants and perennials from its municipal nursery to the public to reduce waste and promote sustainable gardening.

Grenoble is redeveloping the Esplanade district with a new park and urban boulevard infrastructure, targeting a first delivery in September.

The City of Grenoble is hosting an open house event to connect citizens with municipal services and local government officials.

Mayor Laurence Ruffin is hosting an open house at Grenoble City Hall on June 20 to engage with residents and showcase municipal services.

Grenoble will host the final traditional edition of its historic Fête des tuiles in June 2026 before the event undergoes a complete collaborative reinvention.

Grenoble converted a low-occupancy parking lot into a new 2,700 m² public square to increase urban greenery and honor a deceased city employee.

Grenoble City Hall conducted a large-scale fire evacuation drill involving hundreds of staff and local emergency services.

Posters advertising drug trafficking jobs and prices have appeared in central Grenoble, sparking public outrage and safety concerns.

Grenoble hosted a major public workshop to address the deep crisis and reform needs of the French healthcare and social protection system.

A collaborative artistic performance in Grenoble showcases sustainability solutions developed by local and Moroccan youth.

Grenoble's urban cleaning teams and partners collected a record 23,400 cigarette butts during the Mégothon event.