WELCOME HOME

Custodian since 2017, Sophie Lemonnier welcomes the public to the house with a permanent exhibition on the history of the canton of 4 mountains. Agricultural and forestry activities, sports, mountain climate and tourism, everyday objects… will arouse your curiosity!

Her core business is to stage exhibitions to make them as exciting and accessible as possible. Thanks to her work, the house comes alive with guided tours, open house, school and group visits.

But Sophie’s favorite part of her job is promoting this local heritage through atypical or unsuspected themes. Dusting off what can be dusted off. To highlight the nuggets of Vercors history.
For example, the next exhibition tells the story of Abbé Ravaud, a botanist who lived on the plateau in the early 20th century. So, flora lovers, look forward to seeing you this summer!

Another facet of Sophie’s job is collections conservation. All in all, she carries out an inventory of more than 6,000 objects: photos, documents, artefacts. A true collector of memories!

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    What if time travel were possible? Admit that it would make you dream. Well, in Villard de Lans, all you have to do is step through the door of the Maison du Patrimoine to discover the rich history of this area. Meet Sophie, Head of the Maison du Patrimoine, and take a look behind the scenes.

    Published on 28 April 2023

    WELCOME HOME

    Custodian since 2017, Sophie Lemonnier welcomes the public to the house with a permanent exhibition on the history of the canton of 4 mountains. Agricultural and forestry activities, sports, mountain climate and tourism, everyday objects… will arouse your curiosity!

    Her core business is to stage exhibitions to make them as exciting and accessible as possible. Thanks to her work, the house comes alive with guided tours, open house, school and group visits.

    But Sophie’s favorite part of her job is promoting this local heritage through atypical or unsuspected themes. Dusting off what can be dusted off. To highlight the nuggets of Vercors history.
    For example, the next exhibition tells the story of Abbé Ravaud, a botanist who lived on the plateau in the early 20th century. So, flora lovers, look forward to seeing you this summer!

    Another facet of Sophie’s job is collections conservation. All in all, she carries out an inventory of more than 6,000 objects: photos, documents, artefacts. A true collector of memories!

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      From a town-planning point of view, this building is a must, as it’s in the center of the village, and a square has been built in front of it, making it the village’s meeting place.

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        MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT*

        The history of the Maison du Patrimoine? Quite a story. But to make a long story short, Sophie tells us that this house was built in 1888 on the Place de la Libération. A meeting place and commercial center, the building was originally intended to serve as the town hall. Having become too small to accommodate all the municipal services, the town hall was transformed into a museum thanks to the determination of Jacques Lamoure, who was passionate about the history of his commune and the Quatre-Montagnes region.
        In this historic place, visitors enjoy being taken back to the past and letting their imagination dream of another time.

        “We all love being taken back to the past and the history of our grandparents.
        The little ones love the top floor because you can see the objects used in everyday life at the time.”

        Over-the-ear headphones for  take an express ticket to the past

        Son-maison-de-patrimoine.mp3Horloge de la Maison du Patrimoine.

        THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

        More than 10 years ago, Sophie and her family settled in Villard de Lans. A native of Dauphiné, Sophie has never been far from the Vercors. She studied in Grenoble. Called by the mountains every weekend to take part in outdoor activities, Sophie has a particular affection for the Vercors.

        “I’ve always been into the mountains and my outdoor activities always revolved around the mountains. “

        Living in Seyssins for many years, the winter season is dedicated to cross-country skiing. So, with her husband Olivier, they decided to move on. And to moor here. It was then that Sophie’s career began to take off. For his part, Olivier established himself on the tourist scene by becoming manager of the Glisse and Velectrip store in Bois Barbu.

        “We feel good in the Vercors! There’s an attraction and an attachment to this area that I don’t know how to express. “

        Sensitive to heritage but not only. It’s the high mountain peaks with their semblance of mountaineering and the gentle rolling landscapes that have won Sophie’s heart. It’s true that the variety of landscapes in the Vercors massif is a real feast for the eyes. So why deprive yourself!

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          I tell myself there’s no need to go anywhere else but the Vercors. I think it’s a great place for all these reasons, as well as for the richness of its people and landscape. You meet a lot of people who like it here, which makes it a richer place to live.

          THE VERTACO BOARD

          “We offer cultural mediation around the exhibitions. Various workshops are offered for children and adults. We also organize outdoor activities, such as participatory frescoes, or botanical hikes with mid-mountain guides. An opportunity to come and discover them at weekends and during the vacations! “

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