L'Inrap, France's National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research, is taking part in the 2026 Fête de la Science in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The event will focus on the theme « Saveurs savantes », which explores the links between science, food, taste, and cooking. In Dijon, the Museum of Archaeology will host an exhibition titled Cuisiner en Bourgogne durant l’Antiquité : ustensiles métalliques et céramiques, showcasing eight types of Roman cooking tools found in Burgundy. These include items like patina or decorated discs with central tenons. The exhibition will be open from Friday 2 to Sunday 12 October. A special midday event on Wednesday 7 October will bring together archaeologists and museum staff to discuss their research on ancient culinary tools through an interactive and playful presentation, using real objects, replicas, and chemical analysis results. In Besançon, the University Marie and Louis Pasteur will host a Science Village event from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 October. The event will include school visits on Thursday and Friday, with public access on Saturday and Sunday. Activities will feature an archaeological model of a Gallic village and a milling workshop demonstrating ancient techniques for transforming cereals, giving visitors a hands-on experience of historical food production methods. In Arbois, a conference titled The Gallo-Roman agglomeration of Grozon and the end of antiquity in the Arbois region will be held on Saturday 3 October, led by David Billoin of Inrap. This event will review 300 years of archaeological research in the area of Grozon. A family-oriented workshop titled Mission archéo will take place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 October, offering participants the chance to take part in a team-based role-playing game centered around a Gallo-Roman excavation site, making archaeology accessible and engaging for all ages. In Lons-le-Saunier, a carpology workshop will be held on Thursday 8 October as part of the Science Festival. This event will focus on the study of preserved plant remains found on archaeological sites, offering insights into ancient diets and agricultural practices. The workshop is aimed at students and will provide an opportunity to explore how archaeologists analyze plant remains to understand historical food systems. In Le Creusot, the Science Village will run from 8 to 11 October, with the theme of « Saveurs savantes ». Activities will include an exhibition on wine in antiquity, in partnership with the Denon museum of Chalon-sur-Saône. The exhibition will feature ceramicology and metabolomic analysis, exploring how ancient wines were made and consumed. The event will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, with school groups welcome on Thursday and Friday.