Heritage Days 2025: visit the archaeological site of the town of Pincevent (77)

The European Heritage Days, initiated in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture, are an annual event held every third weekend in September, and have been open to all European countries since 1991. It's a unique opportunity to discover sites and monuments that are usually closed to the public, or to gain free "behind-the-scenes" access to cultural sites that are rarely accessible to the general public.

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In Paris, the European Heritage Days take on a special dimension thanks to the diversity and density of the capital's cultural and historical sites. Visitors can explore hidden treasures such as private mansions, ministries and embassies, as well as prestigious cultural institutions like the Louvre,Opéra Garnier and Philharmonie de Paris. Guided tours, temporary exhibitions and workshops are often organized for the occasion.

But Paris doesn't have a monopoly on beautiful places and curiosities... The archaeological site of Pincevent, located in Seine-et-Marne, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in France. Discovered in the 1960s, it is a Magdalenian settlement dating from around 12,000 BC. Excavations have revealed remarkably well-preserved evidence of the daily life of reindeer hunters, including flint tools, remains of fireplaces and dwelling structures.

This site offers a unique insight into the lives of the last hunter-gatherers of prehistoric times, and is regularly studied by archaeologists to better understand the lifestyles and environmental adaptations of our ancestors. Come and discover it during JEP 2025, with visits organized on September 20 and 21.

The program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Site archéologique de Pincevent :

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