Archaeology studies the traces left by the women and men who preceded us, to reconstruct their way of life, their organization and their environment. The Ministry of Culture carries out the inventory of sites, prescribes, authorizes and controls archaeological operations, protects the archaeological heritage, contributes to its study and enhances the results of research.
were recorded in 2018 throughout France
were conducted by the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) in 2019
attended the Musée d'archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 2019
Actualités
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Regatta of prehistoric canoes at Lac de Saint-Point on June 15, 2024: registration opens
The Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and the canoe kayak club of Pontarlier organize a regatta of prehistoric canoes and an archaeology village with many partners. The event will take place on 15 and...
The Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and the canoe kayak club of Pontarlier organize a regatta of prehistoric canoes and an archaeology village with many partners. The event will take place on 15 and...
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Archaeological excavations in Dijon: rediscovery of the early medieval necropolis
Between February and June 2024, on prescription from the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the archaeologists of the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) excavate different...
Between February and June 2024, on prescription from the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the archaeologists of the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) excavate different...
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Archaeology Day in Champagne-Ardenne 2024
Friday 22 March 2024, in Châlons-en-Champagne. This annual event, proposed by the Regional Archaeological Service of the DRAC Grand Est - Site de Châlons-en-Champagne and the Société archéologique champenoise, is an opportunity to...
Friday 22 March 2024, in Châlons-en-Champagne. This annual event, proposed by the Regional Archaeological Service of the DRAC Grand Est - Site de Châlons-en-Champagne and the Société archéologique champenoise, is an opportunity to...
Volunteer excavation or visit an archaeological site
You want to dig on an archaeological site? You have an excavation course to do? You only want to visit the site? The list "Dig volunteer or visit an archaeological site" gives you all the useful indications.
Grands sites archéologiques
De la Préhistoire à la période contemporaine, l'histoire, la vie quotidienne et les savoir-faire sont présentés par les plus grands spécialistes, à travers des parcours accessibles à tous.