Museum of the Resistance and Deportation of Isère — Attraction in Grenoble

Very detailed museum that explains thoroughly how the French people lived, resisted and fought during the German occupation. You need to read a lot in order to enjoy the visit, but the explanations are well written and presented in French, English and German. There are not many objects, if you don't want to read about the history, there is not much to see. If you live in Grenoble you'll want to take note of the addresses mentioned in the permanent exhibit, because most are within walking distance and the buildings usually have a little plaque explaining its importance during the war. This museum makes you feel very close to this dark period in history, not only in time, but specially when you realize that a lot of the events happened in places where now there are stores, shopping...

The museum is, appropriately, dark and mysterious. Like the resistance members, it hides itself and is reluctant to be seen. By which I mean that it has few exhibits that relate directly to the French resistance movement.

There is a lot of reading to be done, especially about the Second World War and how it impacted France, and an audio-visual that for some reason has no images or footage in a few places even though the sound continues.

Local resistance heroes and heroines are justly celebrated, but as a museum it is a bit sparse in presenting the overall experience.

Still, entrance is free, and if it's a boiling hot summer's day outside you'll appreciate the opportunity to become a shadow operative...

Very good visit. Well worth finding out what happened during WW2 in Toulouse - Resistance and Deportation - wise. The museum is on two levels and well presented. Most of the exhibits are naturally in French. Some also in English - relevant for me. There were also some exhibits about the SOE involvement in the French resistance and some horrific stories of fighters being deported to some of the Nazi concentration camps. Good stories and bad but worth a visit and the staff were friendly too. Finally, the museum is situated in a nice part of Toulouse close to some beautiful parks. Oh! And last of all - it's...