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Offered languages
- German
- English
Step into Grenoble's hidden World War II history as the Alps frame stories of sabotage, survival, and resistance. Follow the lives of students, railway workers, teachers, and citizens who transformed the city into the Capital of the Maquis and earned it the rare title Compagnon de la Liberation.
- A 4.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 119 minutes
- Ideal for travelers interested in history, memory, protest, and civic spaces
- Immersively told in podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, an interactive guide, and precise navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Grenoble main station, take local public transport toward Place Saint-Bruno and walk the final few minutes to the square. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
The tour ends in Parc Paul Mistral near Boulevard Jean Pain. Walk to the nearest public transport stop for the return journey to Grenoble main station.
Itinerary
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1
The working-class heart of Grenoble, where early defiance and resistance against forced labor took root.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The central railway station where workers sabotaged German logistics and smuggled vital resistance communications.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A prestigious school that became a hub of intellectual resistance, where teachers forged documents to save students from forced labor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Former military barracks where the Resistance destroyed a German arsenal in a major morale-boosting explosion.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The museum preserves the tragic and heroic stories of the local resistance and the brutal reprisals they faced.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A vast park with memorials to the city's liberation and Grenoble's rare Compagnon de la Liberation status.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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