Grenoble Social Meetup English/French (Museum Circuit)

== Introduction / Background ==

Our first visit to a new local museum renovated/created by the Department:

A most recently opened museum covering the life and works and accomplishments of the brothers Champollion (born and studied in Grenoble/Isere) and their contribution to modern Egyptology including the translation/deciphering of The Rosetta Stone.

"Installed in the historic family property (chateau) of Champollion in Village of Vif, the Champollion Museum presents the life and work of Jean-François, famous decipherer of hieroglyphs, and his older brother Jacques-Joseph, also renowned intellectual. Within the house, the reconstructed spaces, personal objects and work notes plunge you into the intellectual effervescence of the early 19th century. From Isère to the banks of the Nile, witness the rediscovery of Egypt and the birth of Egyptology. Also enjoy the garden and the park, restored in the spirit of the 19th century."

== Plan / Agenda ==

• 13:00->13:20 We will meet/queue at the bus stop [ Vallier - Libération ] and board TAG bus [ 25 ]
• 13:24 Depart/Ride Bus to Vif
• 14:05 Arrive in Vif
• 14:15 Begin Museum Visit
• 15:45 End of Museum Visit
• 15:45-16:00 Board Return TAG bus [ #25 ] at Vif Marrie towards Grenoble
• 16:30: Arrive back in Grenoble
• After: Possibly cocktail/beef/coffee/bubble tea after!

== Current Temporary Exhibitions ==

https://musees.isere.fr/expo/musee-dauphinois-egyptomania-la-collection-jean-marcel-humbert
EGYPTOMANIA
THE JEAN-MARCEL HUMBERT COLLECTION
Nov 5 , 2022 --> Until ---> NOV 27, 2023
"Egyptomania refers to the phenomenon of fascination with ancient Egypt and more specifically all forms of creation inspired by the culture of the Pharaohs of the Nile. These Western reinterpretations have been expressed for more than two centuries in the fields of spirituality, decorative arts, literature, entertainment, cinema, architecture, etc. Often very far from ancient culture, they respond to the pleasure from fear, in search of the irrational and mystery, to the construction of a representation of a fantasy Orient."

== Additional Links to the Museum ==

Until the event begins, one can read and watch and listen to more about the museum on social media at:

• https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-champollion
• https://goo.gl/maps/iz2MVS8MoA3KKUtm7
• https://www.instagram.com/museechampollionisere/
• https://www.facebook.com/MuseeChampollionIsere/
• [...]

== What to Bring ==

* Comfortable Shoes
* Faire/Fare/Money for the Bus Ticket (EUR 5 maybe, it is EUR 1.70 in both directions), a French Phone (Pay by SMS), or an Oura card
* Bottle of Water
* Cell phone charger/battery
* An open mind >:}

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

== Synopsis ==

New to Grenoble? Trying to learn about the local history & culture? Looking to beat the heat in Grenoble?

This is the place to learn (and cool down!)

Located in a former convent of Sainte-Marie d’en-Haut (dating back to 1600s), this museum features temporary/seasonal, as well as permanent exhibits regarding the region:

1. Basement: Chapel of Sainte-Marie d’en-Bas
2. Ground Floor, Cloister & 1st & 2nd floors: Seasonal Exhibits
3. 3rd Floor: Prehistoric nomadic tribes, or Gens de l'alpe ("Alpine People"), for example, the region of Queyras, that settled in this region and thrived in spite of the challenges of the geography
4. 4th Floor: Permanent: The ski industry and the 1968 Winter Olympics held in Grenoble.

Weather permitting, hopefully we can enjoy some of the outdoor garden space as well; feel free to bring light fare for a team-time picnic.

== Current Expositions/Exhibitions ==

https://musees.isere.fr/actu/musee-dauphinois-style-cimes?musee=34

A photography Exhibit:

"Jacques Henri Lartigue's gaze spans the 20th century . Born into a wealthy family, he took advantage of the benefits of his condition to travel the world throughout his life. It was his love of sport that led him to discover the Alps at the time of the first ski resorts of Saint-Moritz and Chamonix on the eve of the First World War. He was not yet twenty years old. Photographing the personalities of the time that his social life brought him into contact with, he was particularly attached to portraits of his close friends, to whom he devoted large series.

== Plan ==

We will meet at 13:00-13:15 at near the Fountain du Lion: The Old Bridge Irish Pub near the pedestrian bridge .

https://goo.gl/maps/M7qJfNsEUwiw612M7

At 13:15 we'll walk/ascend the steps up to the Museum Dauphinoise (a 5-10 minutes' walk maximum)

NOTE: Entrance to Museum is free, but I recommend you help them by making a small donation at the box, or buy buying a gift at the boutique shop (send a post card for your family, for example)

Spend as much or as-little time in the museum as you want.

We will go together initially, and pair up French and non-French speakers to help with Translations.

== Additional Information / Web Links ==

You can read more about the current exhibits at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_dauphinois
and:
https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/en/catalog/detail/musee-dauphinois-4808887/
and:
https://www.facebook.com/museedauphinois/
and:
https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-dauphinois
and:
https://www.instagram.com/museedauphinois/?hl=en

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==