Musée départemental de la Résistance du Vercors, World War II Resistance Museum in Vassieux-en-Vercors, France.
This museum in Vassieux-en-Vercors documents the resistance movement in this mountain region during World War II. The exhibition displays objects from that era, photographs, and personal documents that show how residents lived and fought.
The Vercors region was declared a free zone in 1944 and became a symbol of resistance against occupation. In summer of that year, the movement suffered a severe blow from a major German reprisal operation.
The name honors the ordinary people from this region who resisted Nazi rule. Visitors can see how residents became resistance fighters and how their community stood together during occupation.
The museum opens daily from 10 AM to 6 PM between April and August. The location is easy to reach and provides a clear overview of the history without requiring any background knowledge.
Visitors can take part in an escape game where they search for a hidden resistance camp and retrieve a parachute drop. This interactive element brings the history to life and puts visitors in the shoes of those who lived through those events.
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