All that Jazz

Posted Thursday, March 13, 2008, 8:00 AM by Lonely Planet

If schnapps and Jazz seem like a good combo to you, you'll want to head over to Grenoble between now and the end of March to catch the Grenoble Jazz Festival. Going strong for the last 35 years, it attracts an impressive bevvy of international performers including the likes of Fugimundi and pianist Uri Caine. Performances are in assorted venues around town, although the biggest gigs are held at the MC2/Maison de la Culture. A pass for 3-5 evenings costs between 42-65 euros.

Wondering what to do when you're not working out the difference between cool jazz and free jazz? Never fear, Grenoble is considered the capital of the Alps and nestles neatly between Chartreuse, Vercors and the Belledonne mountain range. That means free time can be taken up with skiing, ice climbing, hiking and mountain biking, all easily organised at the Maison de la Montagne. Alternatively, you can just give your spats a rest with a glass of the local schnapps.

Labels: France, Grenoble, Music

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