A solar clock
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In the old central school of Grenoble, where Stendhal was a student from 1796 to 1799, is located an outstanding heritage in the main staircase. A solar clock built in 1673 by the Jesuit Father Jean Bonfa.
This mirror-reflected sundial, unique in the world, is a mechanism that tells time, but also seasons, astrological signs, the moon and the sun's position... A remarkable testimony of the science of the Jesuit Fathers from the 17th century.
Practical information
Theme
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Architecture,
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Historic,
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Heritage
Time schedule
From 01/01/26 to 12/31/26
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Monday :
Closed
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Tuesday :
Closed
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Wednesday :
Open
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Thursday :
Closed
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Friday :
Closed
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Saturday :
Open
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Sunday :
Open
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Jours fériés :
Closed
Prices
Payment method
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Bank/credit card,
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Check,
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Cash,
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Credit transfer,
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Online payment
From 01/01/26 to 31/12/26
- Group adults
- 140€
Go there
Latitude : 45.190493
Longitude : 5.730407
14 rue de la République
38000 Grenoble
Go there
Information updated on 26/02/2026
by Office de Tourisme Grenoble Alpes
