Musee de Peinture et de Sculpture, Grenoble, French Alps

Advantages: Very scenic place and warm people
Disadvantages: none

...Grenoble, a nice city situated in a valley near the Alps is a quiet and peaceful place to go. The mountains surrounding it makes it even more enduring for travellers. Mount blanc and other mountains could be seen on a clear day anywhere in Grenoble. The most unforgettable experience I had is the humble nature of people living in Grenoble. Everyone seems so peaceful, relax and extremely friendly. Perhaps, it is the power of nature, hence the phrase "Nature moulds a person". If you want a full view of Grenoble, trek up a mountain and you'll seee an exhilrating view of the city right in the middle of a valley.... Read review

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Advantages: Centre small enough to get around on foot, pretty
Disadvantages: What disadvantages??!!

...but on a clear day, gives a great view. Wouldn't recommend it so much on a dull day and definitely not on a windy day! But it's well worth a look. As is the Musée des beaux arts itself, full of fine art and sculpture, but allow a day to do so cause it takes a while. There are several other museums to visit, all of which worth a look if you've got the time. If your stay's a fleeting one however, go for Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne, a semi working museum as per the Black Country Living Museum in the Midlands over here. Also the Musée de la Moutarde, of course, Dijon's famous for its mustard so don't miss this one. (To visit you have to go to the tourist office on Avenue Maréchal Foch). There are some nice parks in the city, Parc Darcy in the centre being one and the Botanical Gardens just a 10 minute walk from the tourist office being a lovely one... Read review

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