During the European Heritage Days 2026, which take place on September 19 and 20, the Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives (Inrap) is organizing a series of events across the Occitanie region to highlight archaeological research and cultural heritage. These events aim to engage the public with the region's rich history through exhibitions, conferences, and interactive experiences.
In Bram, the Musée Eburomagus will host an exhibition titled 10 years of research on the artisanal group of La Cravieros in Fanjeaux (potters, tile makers, blacksmiths, culinary preparations) from September 19 to 20. The exhibition will review a decade of archaeological work on a significant artisanal site from the Late Antiquity and early Middle Ages. Co-curators Claire Faisandier and Benoit Favennec will be present on Saturday, September 19, to discuss the findings and share insights into the daily lives of artisans from that period.
In Rieux-Minervois, a conference and discussion about the church of Saint-Julien-Sainte-Basilisse will take place on Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m., led by Olivier Ginouvez, a research director at Inrap. The site is believed to date back to the Carolingian era and has recently undergone archaeological diagnostics to better understand its historical significance.
In Nîmes, the Atlas numérique de Nîmes will be inaugurated on Friday, September 18, at 9 a.m. This digital atlas coincides with the third anniversary of the Maison Carrée’s inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The atlas offers a comprehensive digital overview of the city's archaeological evolution and will be accessible to the public at the Musée de la Romanité starting September 19.
Archaeological Events Across Occitanie During European Heritage Days 2026
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