(8 Cours Senozan, Voiron, tel: 04 7605 2809) For something more refined this Easter, forgo the mass-market eggs and take a trip to Bonnat instead. Passed from father to son since 1884, the renowned master chocolatier could put even the Easter bunny out of business! www.bonnat-chocolatier.com

If your new year's resolutions include trying something hair-raising, Adrenaline Sport will sort all your extreme sport equipment needs, from ski and snowboard to via-ferrata and inline-skating gear (26-28 place Paul Vallier, tel: 04 7686 0606)

Grenoble's 18th Christmas market sees hundreds of local artisans take over the city streets with stalls full of delicious oysters, gingerbread, chocolates and fois gras. New this year are the nightly shows, from tribute bands and rock concerts to gospel choirs. (Every day, 24 November to 24 December, www.grenoble-tourisme.com) Photo: Service Photo, Ville de Grenoble