The European Heritage Days are an annual event held every third weekend in September, enabling the general public to discover Europe's rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage. Initiated in 1984, these days are now celebrated in some 50 European countries. They offer a unique opportunity to visit sites usually closed to the public, attend conferences and take part in guided tours and other events.
In Paris, the European Heritage Days are a not-to-be-missed event for history and culture lovers. The capital opens the doors of many prestigious monuments, such as the Élysée Palace, the National Assembly and the Senate, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at these institutions. Museums, private mansions and other emblematic sites offer guided tours, exhibitions and workshops for young and old alike. It's also an opportunity to showcase lesser-known places, hidden treasures of the city, and to highlight the work of craftsmen and heritage professionals.
The archaeology department of the Val-de-Marne departmental council plays an essential role in preserving and promoting the local archaeological heritage. The department carries out excavations, studies and research to uncover and protect the department's historical remains. It also organizes educational activities and exhibitions to raise public awareness of the importance of archaeology and heritage.
Come and take a look behind the scenes of the department, observe remains recently uncovered as part of preventive archaeology operations, discover sites revealed in 3D and even dig and play, to put yourself in the shoes of an archaeologist or archaeozoologist! Conservation and restoration will also be in the spotlight, with a presentation of what a "collection worksite" entails
Visit and exhibition
"Le dessous du Rail" (The underside of the railways), when development reveals our history
Virtual visits to the Saint-Maur-des-Fossés abbey in the light of the latest discoveries, and to an air-raid shelter from the last war.
You'll be able to take a behind-the-scenes look at the department, observe recently unearthed remains from preventive archaeology operations, discover sites revealed in 3D, and even dig and play to put yourself in the shoes of an archaeologist or archaeozoologist! Conservation and restoration will also be in the spotlight, with an introduction to "collections work"
All this will be presented in a range of workshops open to all.
Les Ateliers
"Les pros de l'archéo" for family fun and discovery of the many different professions involved in archaeology
What's an archaeozoologist? Learn about the methods used in this discipline, and discover its importance in understanding the relationship between man and his environment
Introduction to archaeological excavation
What is a collections site? What are the latest developments in the packaging of archaeological remains, "from cake boxes to modern materials"? Ceramic reassembly workshop.
You'll be able to take a behind-the-scenes look at the department, observe recently unearthed remains from preventive archaeology operations, discover sites revealed in 3D, and even dig and play to put yourself in the shoes of an archaeologist or archaeozoologist! Conservation and restoration will also be in the spotlight, with a presentation of what a "collection worksite" entails
The entire program will be animated by various workshops open to all.
Visit and exhibition
"le dessous du rail" quand l'aménagement révèle notre histoire
Virtual tours of Saint-Maur-des-fossés abbey in the light of the latest discoveries, and of an air-raid shelter from the last war.
Workshops
"les pros de l'archéo" (archaeology pros) for family fun and discovery of the many different professions involved in archaeology
What is an archaeozoologist? Learn about the methods used in this discipline, and discover its importance in understanding the relationship between man and his environment
Introduction to archaeological digs
What is a collections site? What are the latest developments in the packaging of remains, "from cake boxes to modern materials"? Ceramic reassembly workshop.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
