Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Grenoble
ID: GYG565773-967978
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore 17th-century Grenoble with Marie Vignon, the Constable of Lesdiguières' second wife, on an immersive tour in historical outfit, revealing an era of intrigue and scandals.
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
Highlights
- 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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of the statue of Hercules, in front of the international house.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
