Archaeology Days 2026: An introductory excavation workshop in the heart of a historic castle

At the Château de Blandy-les-Tours, the Journées de l'Archéologie roll in for a new edition over the weekend of 12 to 14 June 2026. This cultural event each year invites visitors to peek behind the scenes of archaeology, helping to better understand the researchers' work while rethinking the traces left by past societies. Throughout the weekend, all kinds of activities await young and old eager to play at being explorers.

Château de Blandy-les-Tours, a medieval monument in a charming Seine-et-Marne village
The little-known Château de Blandy-les-Tours, located in the very center of a picturesque village in the Seine-et-Marne region, boasts a rich heritage that has spanned history, wars and centuries. A true medieval fortress that has been preserved to the present day, it is one of the most impressive castles in the Île-de-France region. We take you on a voyage of discovery. [Read more]

In Seine-et-Marne, this is the occasion to live an exceptional weekend in the heart of this remarkable treasure of Île-de-France heritage. The Blandy-les-Tours Castle stands as a rare surviving example of medieval military architecture in the Paris region, and its history alone tells several chapters of the monument’s life: first a fortified manor, then a true fortress during the Hundred Years’ War, later evolving into a Renaissance-inspired residence, and eventually a “tower farm.”

So, what is on the agenda for the Archaeology Days 2026 at this Seine-et-Marne castle? Read on for a detailed look at the activities planned for this year!

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The 2026 Architecture Days program at Blandy-les-Tours Castle

• Introduction to Archaeological Excavation Workshop
  Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 1:00 PM ⤏ 6:30 PM | Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 1:00 PM ⤏ 6:30 PM
  

  On the occasion of European Archaeology Days, come and discover the work of an archaeologist.

  One workshop invites you to try your hand at an archaeological dig.

  Participants will excavate a simulator filled with archaeological remains. After the dig, they will inventory and sketch the finds to shed light on daily life at the castle during the medieval era.

  
  
  

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