Event details and registration

The Regional Archaeology Day will be held at Memento, the Vaucluse Heritage Center in Avignon, on November 13, 2026. The event requires registration and will run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Excavation projects featured

The event will include presentations by archaeologists from Inrap and other regional services on several excavation projects. These include a prehistoric habitation site in Allos, a soap factory in Roquevaire, and an ancient necropolis in Hyères.

Opening program and welcome

The event will begin with a welcome and coffee at 8:30 AM, followed by an opening address by the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs and Department 84 at 9:00 AM. At 9:20 AM, there will be a presentation on archaeological news and activities in the PACA region.

Presentations on regional sites

At 9:40 AM, G. Baro will present on the excavation of a medieval habitation in Thor. Y. Bonfand will speak about the Colline St Eutrope in Orange at 10:00 AM. E. Crégut will provide a summary of research on traps near Mount Ventoux at 10:20 AM.

Archaeological findings and history

E. Porcher will discuss the rediscovered synagogue and the archaeology of the Jewish presence in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue at 10:40 AM. After a break, T. Castin will present on the prehistoric habitation at Allos, followed by a presentation on a medieval cemetery in Trescléoux.

Afternoon sessions and lunch

At 12:00 PM, F. Paone will present on the excavation of the soap factory in Roquevaire, followed by a free lunch. In the afternoon, sessions will cover the ancient necropolis in Hyères, the rediscovery of the Cathedral of Vence, and the excavation of a Roman habitation in Aix-en-Provence.

Concluding activities

M. Gardeux will present on a preventive excavation in Brignoles at 3:00 PM. The event will end with a visit of Memento by the archaeological service of the Vaucluse Department at 3:20 PM.