The European Heritage Days are an annual event initiated in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture and extended to the European level in 1991. Held every year on the third weekend in September, they offer the general public the chance to discover historical and cultural sites that are often inaccessible during the rest of the year. During these days, visitors can explore monuments, museums, gardens, castles, archives, artists' homes and other exceptional heritage sites. Where to go?
In Paris, the European Heritage Days are particularly rich and varied: from the Élysée Palace to the Senate, from the Banque de France to the various ministries, there are a great many sites exceptionally open during this great weekend dedicated to culture.
In Provins, a medieval town in the Seine-et-Marne département, the European Heritage Days take on a special dimension, with a visit to the historic town and a tour of the archaeological excavation site. Provins, famous for its medieval remains listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is taking this opportunity to highlight its rich historical past. The excavation site, exceptionally open to the public, gives visitors the chance to slip into the shoes of archaeologists and discover how they work in the field, through a range of activities and events.
Learn more about archaeology and medieval archaeology in Seine-et-Marne from our archaeologists.
Discover the history of Champbenoist Abbey from the 12th to the 21st century, and how archaeology is revealing new information about the site!
Exceptional opening of the site of the former Benedictine abbey of Champbenoist (12th-16th centuries), owned by the Département.
Presentation of the initial results of archaeological research undertaken by Anne Nissen, professor of medieval archaeology at the Université Paris I Panthéon - Sorbonne, with her students, as part of the project to restore and enhance the remains supported by the State, the Département and the town of Provins.
Activities by the Arkéomédia association.
Presentation of the initial results of the archaeological research undertaken by Anne Nissen, Professor of Medieval Archaeology at the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, as part of the restoration and enhancement of the remains project supported by the State, the Département and the City of Provins.
Introduce curious youngsters to archaeozoology and medieval architecture through fun experiments!
Master builder workshop
The "Master builder" participatory workshop introduces visitors to the work of medieval architects. Master builders were responsible for drawing up plans and constructing buildings. However, they didn't have the same tools at their disposal as we do today. In this workshop, participants will discover the drawing and measuring instruments used in medieval times, and learn how to make the geometric shapes used to draw up building plans.
Archaeozoology workshop
The "Archaeozoologist" participatory workshop introduces participants to the way archaeologists study animal bones found on archaeological sites, and helps them understand the relationship between humans and animals over the course of time. Participants in this workshop discover different animal materials and then study one or more bones from a fictitious site. They are also introduced to the principles of comparative anatomy (identification of bone and anatomical part) and the identification of specific traces visible on the surface of the bone linked to human activity or to the life of the bone after burial in the ground.
In partnership with ArkéoMédia!
Information at patrimoine-cd77@departement77.fr, Monday to Friday.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Provins
77160 Provins
77160 Provins
