Grenoble Social Meetup English/French (Museum Circuit)

== 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

== 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.

== 💡 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/musee/musee-dauphinois
https://musees.isere.fr/expo/musee-dauphinois-exposition-pays-bassari?musee=34
Bassari Country exhibition consisting of a photo of a Djallonké mask
December 7 , 2024 => September 8, 2025
Committed to promoting encounters between the cultures of the world, the Musée dauphinois is turning towards the Bassari Country; a territory located in the south-east of Senegal and the north of Guinea and whose environmental and cultural wealth has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2012.
Behind the term "Bassari" are several cultural minorities whose population is estimated at around thirty thousand people: Bassari, Bedik, Coniagui, Malinké and Djallonké. Drawing on an exceptional collection of objects and contemporary works, and served by a true scenographic gesture, the exhibition relates the history, cultural practices and contemporary issues of a territory in touch with the developments of its time.

== Plan ==

* We will meet at 09:45-10:00 at near the Fountain du Lion: The Old Bridge Irish Pub near the pedestrian bridge .
* 10:00 Begin walk up stairs to museum
* 10:15 Arrive at Musee
* 10:15 - 11:45 Museum Visit (1.5 Hours)
* 12:00 Arrive back at Fountain du Lyon
* [ Take a café / tea / snack ]

https://goo.gl/maps/M7qJfNsEUwiw612M7

At 10:00 sharp 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 💡 ==

== 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 (in-Progress) ==

• 08:45-> 09:00 We will meet/queue at the bus stop [ Vallier - Libération ] and board TAG bus [ 25 ]
• 08:59 Depart/Ride Bus to Vif [ Tag 25 ]
• [...Meetup event in-progress plan]
• 09:35 Arrive in Vif and de-board
• [ gather at a café / bakery to stay warm ]
• 10:00 Begin Museum Visit
• 11:45 End of Museum Visit
• 12:00 Board next-available/return return TAG bus [ #25 ] at Vif Marrie towards Grenoble
• 12:35: Arrive back in Grenoble
• After: Possibly cocktail/beer/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 💡 ==