Inrap at the Cultural Heritage Fair

The Inrap, a French institute focused on archaeological research and heritage, is participating in the 30th edition of the International Cultural Heritage Fair, known as the Salon international du patrimoine culturel 2025. The event is being held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris and is centered around the theme "Heritage & Art Deco: The Heritage of the Future."

Fair's focus on heritage professionals

The fair is a major event for professionals in the field of heritage, bringing together key players involved in the restoration, preservation, and promotion of both physical and intangible cultural heritage. It serves as a central meeting point for experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world.

Inrap's participation and conference

At the fair, the Inrap will have a stand located in the Delorme space, specifically in booth C47. The Institute is also hosting a conference titled "Celtic Splendors in Champagne: The Lavau Royal Tomb," which will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 11:30 am in the Delorme room.

Conference presenter and topic

The conference will be presented by Émilie Millet, an archaeologist at the Inrap and a specialist in metal furnishings from Prehistory. She will discuss the significance of the Lavau Royal Tomb, an archaeological site discovered in Champagne near Troyes in 2015.

Significance of the Lavau tomb

The Lavau tomb is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in France and a remarkable example of the power of Celtic principalities that existed between the 7th and 5th centuries BCE. The tomb was found at the center of a necropolis that had been occupied since the Bronze Age.