Grenoble Social Meetup English/French (Museum Circuit)

=== Summary ===

Revisit to one of Grenoble's most important museums: A testament to "The Maquis": The Guerilla resistance fighter cells based in Isere/Grenoble-area, who fought the occupation of the German Third Reich (and their stooges/proxies here in occupied "Vichy France"), most of whom payed the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

If you are new to Grenoble, or living in France, and have only ever studied WWII or The Holocaust, this is a museum that will add perspective, highlighting the Grenoble/Isere region's contributions to the resistance.

=== Agenda ===

-> Meet from 13:00 to 13:15 to queue and warm up (or cool down) with a coffee or chai latte.
-> At 13:15, we will walk over to the Museum (approximately 10 minutes walk, maximum)

=== About the Museum ===

The museum is free (Gratuite), but you should buy something from the gift shop or make a mini donation in the collections box.

"The Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l’Isère is a museum located in Grenoble, France. The original museum, which opened in 1966 in the Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, was dedicated to local resistance networks and named the Musée de la Résistance Dauphinoise."

This museum pays homage to many brave souls who gave the ultimate sacrifice to resist the Nazi occupation of Vichy France during WWII.

Be warned: This is not a jovial experience. The Musée environment itself is quite somber as the subject matter it covers; to that end, please behave respectfully while inside the museum.

The museum is documented partially in French, but also parts are translated in German and English.

=== Current Exhibitions ===

[T.B.D.] - Stay tuned.

=== Additional Information / URLs ===

You can read more about about the current exhibits at the following sites:

https://www.facebook.com/museeresistanceisere/
https://www.instagram.com/museeresistanceisere/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_de_la_R%C3%A9sistance_et_de_la_D%C3%A9portation_%C3%A0_Grenoble
https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-de-la-resistance-et-de-la-deportation-de-lisere

== Introduction ==
How does a bougie chateau in the south of France act as a symbol for the French Revolution?

Come discover ; we shall go as a group ride.
Pack a picnic and pump up your Bicycle/Vélo tyres! On-y-va!

You can also come by Bus/Car!

== About the Museum ==
Vizille is combination of Museum and Gardens (100 hectares of the outdoor garden spaces, as well as the Museum itself housed within the Chateau/Castle.

The chateau played a pivotal role in the history of the aftermath of the French revolution; this pivotal time in French history is the subject of the museum; come and learn about it!

"The Vizille Estate is first and foremost, a castle that had played a key role in history.
The collections gather pieces of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings.
The Museum of the French Revolution is housed inside the Castle of Vizille, the formal home of the Dukes of Lesdiguières. It is in this prestigious setting that the work of arts and historical artifacts from the period of the Revolution and the 19th century are presented.

It has a landscaped park that has been classified as a “Remarkable Garden.” Inside the park, you will be able to admire the tremendous ornamental lake which often served as a playground for swans, ducks, and even herons. Along the banks, you will discover the French-style gardens, and magnificent roses.

An animal park is home to stags, deer, and roes roaming together more or less freely."

== Main URL ==
https://musees.isere.fr/musee/domaine-de-vizille-musee-de-la-revolution-francaise
https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/en/catalog/detail/domaine-de-vizille-musee-de-la-revolution-francaise-ferme-392906/
https://www.facebook.com/DomaineVizille/?ref=hl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_de_la_R%C3%A9volution_fran%C3%A7aise

=== Main Bicycle Route ===
The Vélo route from Grenoble to Vizille is a VERY EASY route. Approximately 2 hours of riding, 20.5 km distance, and at max inline 2% incline grade (Very Flat).

You can preview it here: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4951451242/

=== Alternative Transportation ===
Alternatively, you can come by Bus or Car.
Our ETA for arrival by Bicycle is 10:30->11:00 AM. We will coalesce at the entrance.
Take the regional bus line "X03 Vizille", get off at the "Chantefeuille" stop in Vizille
or
Take the regional bus line "T75 Le Bourg-d'Oisans" and get off at the stop "Les Forges".
or
Take the regional bus line "T90-T91 Grenoble - La Mure" and get off at the stop "Les Forges".

=== Agenda ===
* 08:30-08:45: Meet/gather at Fontaine du Lion (Saint-Laurent) from

• Petite snack, coffee, fill your water, group inspect of bicycles!
  * 08:45: Depart (+/- 15 minutes)
  * 09:00-11:00: Leisurely cycling to Vizille
  * 11:00-11:15: Second breakfast/snack
  * 11:30-12:30: Visit the Museum Part I (inside the Castle / Château)
  The museum closes at 12:30/noon/midi to visitors for 1 hours lunch break for staff
  * 12:45-13:45: Relaxing picnic in the beautifully manicured Victorian gardens & lawns under a shade tree and enjoy
  * 14:00-15:00: A walk/tour the Grounds/Parks to visit the outdoor Zoo, often with Swans, Peacocks, Stags, Deer on exhibit
  * 15:00-16:00: Return to Museum for Part II of visit
  * 16:00-18:00: Return ride back to Grenoble

== Required Supplies to Bring ==
-) Bicycle Helmet (Casque, this is an absolute requirement)
-) Comfortable clothes for cycling for 2 hours in warm weather
-) Rain coat
-) Sunscreen / insect repellent
-) Bicycle Lock
-) Pack a lunch picnic and some small snacks (fruit is a good idea)
-) Picnic Blankets (The grounds may be wet)
-) WATER: Depending on your fitness, you may need to drink as much as to 3 liters of water. You can fill up bottles and water revivors at the Fountain du Lion before departure, as well as several public water founts along the way, there are fountains at the Museum Vizille
-) Any required prescriptions or treatments for allergies you may have.

== Road Cycling etiquette for the Group Ride ==
-) Wear a helmet (casque) ; this is an absolute requirement for event.
-) Follow all traffic laws
-) Be respectful of pedestrians and especially elderly persons
-) Stay together as a group
-) Verbally call out any hazards that you spot ("fait attention Hazards!!", "Car En face or Derrière!", "Pot hole!", or "Dog Poop!", "Broken Glass")
-) Eat a sufficient breakfast before departure.
-) Charge your phone, bring a charger or spare battery, etc.
-) Please perform a basic mechanical check on your bicycle the week before the event:
- Inflate tires ( PSI written on the side )
- Lubricate your chain (it should be silent)
- Test the brakes function

== Contingency / Emergencies ==
If anything goes wrong, call me directly on WhatsApp at: +1-412-378-3823 (WhatsApp) or +33 07 76 78 76 61 (French Mobile). Remember to dial 15 for medical emergencies during the event. Feel free to contact me privately if yo have any any medical conditions that I should be aware of.