Two institutes of mathematics and an abundance of high-tech research consortiums make Grenoble an established, scholarly setting for American students to learn mathematics and French, yet it affords students ample opportunities to immerse in all aspects of French culture without too many distractions from their studies. It attracts college students from all over the world to study French, mathematics, science, engineering,business, and liberal arts. Nestled in a flat valley and surrounded by mountains, Grenoble is easy to get around by foot, bike, or tramway and provides easy access to mountain resorts and other enchanting places in France. By high-speed rail, Paris is only 3 hours away.
