The Inrap (Institut National de Recherche Archéologique Préventive) is participating in the 2026 Science Festival, which has the theme "Saveurs savantes," focusing on the connections between science, cuisine, taste, and food. The festival will run from October 2 to October 12, 2026, and will feature various events that explore how scientific research can reveal the history of food and eating habits. This year’s theme highlights the interdisciplinary nature of food studies, bringing together archaeologists, historians, and scientists to share insights on how people have eaten and cooked throughout history. In Nîmes, an event titled "Eating Through the Centuries: When Bones Tell Stories" will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Free University of Nîmes - Site des Carmes. The event will be led by Lola Bonnabel, an anthropologist at Inrap. Participants will learn how food can leave traces on the human body, as seen through the study of bones, photographs, and direct interaction with Inrap researchers. This event will offer a unique perspective on how ancient diets can be understood through physical remains. In Alès, the "Amphorae of Alès" workshop will take place on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pôle culturel et scientifique de Rochebelle. This event will focus on the work of archaeologists and the techniques used in preventive archaeology, particularly in the study of ceramics and the contents of amphorae—ancient containers used for transporting liquids and food. Participants will get hands-on experience by reconstructing amphorae from fragments and identifying their countries of origin. In Gap, the "When Did We Eat What?" workshop will be held on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gap Sciences Animation. This event will explore the evolution of food from prehistoric times to the present, using clues from archaeological excavations. Participants will identify food remains using specialized studies such as paleobotany (the study of ancient plants), zooarchaeology (the study of animal remains), and ceramics. They will also examine what ingredients were available in different periods, where they came from, and how they were prepared and consumed. In Marseille, the event "How Does an Archaeological Excavation Take Place?" will be held on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Esplanade Bargemon. This workshop will provide an overview of the stages, tools, and processes involved in archaeological research. Attendees will learn about the remains uncovered during diagnostic and preventive excavations in Marseille and Provence, offering insight into the methods used to uncover and preserve historical evidence. In Manosque, the "Archaeological Remains Go to Table!" workshop will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Salle des fêtes Osco Manosco. Similar to the event in Gap, this workshop will explore the evolution of food from prehistory to the present using archaeological clues. Participants will identify food remains using paleobotany, zooarchaeology, and ceramics, and will investigate the ingredients available in different historical periods, their origins, and how they were consumed.