expedia
Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble
Picture 3 for Activity Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble
Picture 4 for Activity Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble
Picture 1 for Activity Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble
Picture 2 for Activity Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble

Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble

By Epok'Tour
Features
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Discover a lesser-known but significant figure in history
  • A theatrically guided tour led in historical outfit
  • A pleasant visit with Marie sharing captivating historical anecdotes

Activity location

    • Grenoble
    • Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • You will meet your guide in front In front of the statue of Hercules, in front of the international house. You will easily recognize her by her historical outfit.
    • Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Check availability


Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, 30 May
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1,5-hours guided tour in Grenoble led by a professional guide wearing historical outfits.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years

What you can expect

Explore the narrow streets of the city of Grenoble in an immersive journey back to the 17th century during a captivating guided tour led by a costumed historical guide.

It's Marie de Vignon, the bold second wife of the Constable of Lesdiguières, who will be your guide. She will speak to you about their relationship, which did not begin under the best auspices. As a young Catholic bourgeois, she defied conventions by marrying François, a Protestant Captain and Commander-in-Chief of Dauphiné for King Henri IV. Their unique relationship gave rise to scandals, rumors of witchcraft, and accusations of excessive ambition. However, Marie Vignon remained by Lesdiguières' side throughout his rise, providing an intimate look at his transformation from a provincial nobleman to the Constable of France, the second most influential figure in the Kingdom of France.

Explore this dark era of religious wars while rediscovering the transformations Lesdiguières brought to Grenoble to become the 'Capital of the Alps'

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Grenoble
    • Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • You will meet your guide in front In front of the statue of Hercules, in front of the international house. You will easily recognize her by her historical outfit.
    • Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France