Journées Européennes de l'Archéologie

Come and discover the remains of 2000 years of history in a town rich in heritage!
The &cclesia and the Aldermen's Tower open their doors and reveal their secrets. Discover them on your own or with a guide.

See you in Luxeuil-les-Bains, heritage city!

2024 programme :

ARCHAEOLOGY VILLAGE

From the very young to the very old, take part in the various workshops on offer in this archaeological village and discover the Roman legionnaires and their camp.

Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Potters' kiln site.
Free admission.

Roman camp:
Over the weekend, the Herculiani Rhenani collective takes you back in time to the heart of a Roman military camp. Come and meet the legionnaires and find out about their daily lives, their weaponry and war manoeuvres.

Highlights :
-Become a legionnaire! (11am and 4pm)
Volunteers will be given an introduction to the collective manoeuvres of the Roman army.
-Manoeuvre demonstration (2.30pm)
Soldiers give a demonstration of the Roman legion and its weaponry.

-Excavation bin workshop
-Equipped with the tools of the archaeologist, the little apprentices carry out an excavation and draw their discoveries. For children aged 6 and over.

-Temporary exhibition "At the time of the Sequans":
Discover the city of Luxovium under the Roman Empire through written sources and archaeological remains. The exhibition takes place in the archaeological site of the &cclesia and in the Tour des Échevins.
Self-guided tours: during opening hours of the &cclesia and the Tour des Echevins.
Guided tour: Saturday and Sunday at 10.30 am, 2.30 pm, 4.30 pm | Duration 1h30.
Meeting point at the Aldermen's Tower | Registration required on 03 84 40 06 41 | Free.

-In the shoes of a Sekan :
Armed with your "In the shoes of a Sequane" booklet, explore the &cclesia site and the Tour des Échevins museum to unravel the mysteries of the remains of the past. Go to the Tour des Échevins to discover the solutions and take part in the free mini-workshops on the theme of the exhibition.
Free booklet available from the Tourist Office and the reception desk at the Tour des échevins.


THE MUSEUMS OPEN THEIR DOORS, Saturday and Sunday.

-The &cclesia, Heritage City
Come and visit this site unearthed by archaeologists on the Place de la République and discover the exceptional evidence of Luxeuil's history. You'll be amazed by one of the largest archaeological sites to be uncovered in France!
Free admission: Saturday 9.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm (last admission 45 minutes before closing time).
Guided tour: Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm

-Once upon a time, the church of Saint-Martin
Storytelling: long buried under the Place de la République, the church of Saint-Martin wakes up at nightfall and tells its story.
Saturday and Sunday at 7.30pm.
Registration required on 03 84 40 06 41.
Admission to the &cclesia is €4, of which €3 goes to the Fondation du patrimoine.

-The Aldermen's Tower
Push open the doors of this amazing building and discover archaeological remains unearthed since the 18th century in the subsoil of Luxovia!
Free workshops on the theme of the "At the time of the Sequans" exhibition.
Free admission: Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 6pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing time).
Free admission.