The 2026 Science Festival, themed Scientific Flavors, will explore the connections between science, food, and culture from 2 October to 12 October 2026. The festival highlights how scientific methods can reveal insights into historical diets, cooking practices, and the evolution of food over time. In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, the town of Manosque will host a workshop titled "Archaeological remains go to table!" on Saturday 10 October from 10 am to 6 pm. The event will take place at the Salle des fêtes Osco Manosco, located at 611 Chemin du Moulin Neuf, 04100 Manosque. Attendees will examine archaeological remains to understand how food has changed from prehistoric times to the present. Using fields like paleobotany (the study of ancient plant life), zooarchaeology (the study of animal remains), and ceramics analysis, participants will explore questions about ingredients, their origins, and whether they were eaten raw or cooked, or used for medicinal purposes. Ancient texts, paintings, and mosaics will also be used as sources of information. In Marseille, a two-day event titled "How does an archaeological excavation take place?" will be held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October from 10 am to 6 pm. The event will take place at the Esplanade Bargemon, 6 Rue de la Guirlande, 13000 Marseille. It will provide an overview of the methods, tools, and processes used in archaeological research. Visitors will learn about findings from diagnostic and preventive excavations in Marseille and the surrounding Provence region, offering a glimpse into the work of archaeologists and the discoveries they make. In Gap, a workshop titled "When did people eat what?" will be held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October from 10 am to 6 pm. The event will take place at Gap Sciences Animation, located at 8, route de Patac, 05000 Gap. Like the Manosque workshop, it will use archaeological remains to study the evolution of food from prehistory to the present. Participants will explore questions about ingredients, their origins, and how they were consumed, using archaeological evidence, ancient texts, and artistic representations as key sources of information.