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  • permia
    Ireland40,931 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely way to ascend and descend. Fortuitous in the glorious clear mid-morning sunshine that enhanced the vistas during both trips.

    Efficient and good value, it is the way to travel.
    Written January 19, 2024
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  • MavmanUK
    Birmingham, UK73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting place to visit. We spent a couple of hours wandering around and staff very friendly. The audio guide is brilliant and free
    Written March 5, 2024
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  • B Dobson
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Staff were very friendly and I found the art was well preserved and presented. I found the informational signs around the area to be very useful and that they contributed to my understanding of the art in question. Good for a novice that doesn't get the art!
    Written November 15, 2023
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  • Terry and Chris... H
    Dowerin, Australia73 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This inexpensive trip was one of the highlights of a 3 month tour, providing wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and the layout of the city. The only downside was the cafe at the top; a very poor selection of drinks and snacks.
    Written July 17, 2023
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  • Gareth D
    Plymouth, UK11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    General information that probably most people would know about WW2 but with more background and detail on the French resistance and the local influence and activities that went in in and around the Grenoble area.
    This museum's exhibits contain English and German translations underneath the main French texts.
    Written February 26, 2020
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  • permia
    Ireland40,931 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In a terrific home it gives a highly informative account of an accomplished section of the armed forces.

    Navigating mountainous terrain is difficult even outside wartime, but was particularly so during WW I. Their courage and resilience is highlighted and lauded.

    Throughout, fine exhibits relay the history of the battalion. All the essentials are well covered including the role played by horses during those terrible times.
    Written December 18, 2023
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  • permia
    Ireland40,931 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Even the walk along Montée de Chalemont was great, leading to an exceptional building and museum. An arch at the entrance way, all in stone, is marvellous, evocative and historic.

    Housed in the former convent of Sainte-Marie d'en-Haut that originates in the 17th century, it is a wonderful setting for the displays.

    Interesting to follow the historical timeline that is well documented. An exquisite chapel is a treasure, ornate throughout.

    An Egyptian exhibition was underway with engaging artefacts reflecting that exceptional civilisation and culture.

    Tranquil gardens are gorgeous. Deck chairs are laid out for anyone wishing to relax and be imbued with the ambiance. A further remarkable feature here is the serpentine and almost sculptural formations and orientations of the trees.
    Written December 16, 2023
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  • TimDiggle
    Harrogate, UK204 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tucked away behind the Notre Dame Cathedral is a remarkably good museum tracing the history of Grenoble from its establishment to the modern day primarily through religious and secular artefacts.

    The basement is the starting point where the original roman footprint of the first christian church was unearthed (during construction of an early tramline) as an archaeological site of importance. It is now preserved and displayed below the current cathedral. The rest of the museum is spread over 3 levels displaying artefacts recovered from the locality covering the pre-history of the area and then concentrating upon religious artefacts through the ages.

    There is a video reel covering every year of the 20th century and though interesting I had to move on after reaching 1939 as time was running short - I felt that this exhibit could be edited into a rather shorter format, perhaps by decade rather than annually.

    Like so many others of its type it turns out that this small less-publicised display is far more interesting than some of its better known and more illustrious brethren. It is also free to enter. Make an effort - it is worth it.
    Written July 22, 2023
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  • 879viviana
    Porthcawl, UK74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    amazing views of Alps .You can walk up or take cable car .Very interesting Fort and there are some great walking trails at the top
    Written March 6, 2024
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  • Shakey10
    Melbourne, Australia36 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The entry to the museum is a little confusing, with no ticket prices or entry information displayed. I also did not know that an audioguide (presumably in French only) was available until I was inside and saw the logos and prompts on displays.
    The displays are written in nearly only French, so if you don't have a basic grasp of the language then you may not get as much out of it. The displays are quite aged, and the building itself is beautifully old.
    It's relatively small, so can be walked through in just a couple hours. It is closed for lunch.
    Written July 13, 2019
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  • wherewego.cityhideout
    Zagreb, Croatia1,541 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This park is biggest in the city, you need about one hour of slow walk to go around the whole park. Inside park is a child playground that is not something special but it serves a purpose
    Written September 17, 2019
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  • tinaNtravel
    San Jose, CA2,011 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Large high ceiling. Beautiful altar and stained glass around the altar. On both sides of the altar on the sides are beautiful small chapels. A number of pretty statues. Unfortunately a lot of the walls and wall paper or painting is crumbling and is in need of repair and restoration.
    Written December 25, 2019
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