Podcast Tour Shadows of the Alps Grenoble's Secret War

Grenoble, France
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Duration1h 59m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The working-class heart of Grenoble, where early defiance and resistance against forced labor took root.
  2. Gare de Grenoble
    10m
    The central railway station where workers sabotaged German logistics and smuggled vital resistance communications.
  3. 10m
    A prestigious school that became a hub of intellectual resistance, where teachers forged documents to save students from forced labor.
  4. La caserne de Bonne
    10m
    Former military barracks where the Resistance destroyed a German arsenal in a major morale-boosting explosion.
  5. Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere
    10m
    The museum preserves the tragic and heroic stories of the local resistance and the brutal reprisals they faced.
  6. Parc Paul Mistral
    10m
    A vast park with memorials to the city's liberation and Grenoble's rare Compagnon de la Liberation status.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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