Archaeologists from Inrap are currently excavating a site on the northern outskirts of the town of Pornic, uncovering remnants from the Iron Age, the Gallo-Roman period, and the Middle Ages. Some traces from the Neolithic period have also been found, suggesting a long and continuous human presence in the area. The excavation is part of the European Heritage Days, and the site will be open to the public on September 19 and 20. Visitors will be able to see artifacts from various historical periods, including evidence of Gallic occupation that may have focused on artisanal activities like salt production. Among the finds are remains of clay grids, which are characteristic of salt ovens, and many fragments of augets, ceramic vessels used to make salt loaves. From the Gallo-Roman period, the site has produced common ceramics, a fragment of glazed ceramics, at least four funerary urns containing remains from incinerations, and a combustion structure whose purpose is still being studied. Medieval ceramics were also discovered, with some dating back to the Merovingian period (5th–8th centuries) and others to the 12th century. A dozen flint tools from the Neolithic period were uncovered, pointing to an even older occupation of the area. These findings add to previous studies and observations on the region dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, including work by Dr. Tessier, a general practitioner with a passion for archaeology. Nearby, an important Gallic site known as the "Sandier Site" or the "Champs Francs," believed to be an impressive Gallic farm, has already been excavated. Its inhabitants may have gained wealth through salt production and trade. The presence of an ancient settlement is also suspected in the surrounding area, with references to a "Moulin de Sang" in some historical archives. The archaeologists will continue their research in laboratories and centers, conducting detailed analyses by specialists before submitting their final report. The excavation site will be open to the public on September 19 and 20, with guided tours, workshops, and activities for all ages. A Gallic salt oven will be recreated to demonstrate how salt loaves were made in ancient times. The site will be accessible from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 20. Admission is free, and the site is located at the intersection of rue des Aigues marines and rue Jean Sarment in Pornic.