Archaeology is a fascinating scientific discipline, which enables us to find and study the remains left by those who came before us. Constructions and buildings, burials, everyday objects, human and animal skeletons, works of art: each discovery offers new insights into human beings and societies of the past.
For nearly twenty years, the European Archaeology Days, organized by Inrap under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, invite children and adults alike to discover the behind-the-scenes of archaeology through educational activities, encounters and tours with researchers. This event is an opportunity to discover the professions in archaeology, but also to learn more about the richness of our local heritage!
These famous Open Days are back for a 17th edition, from June 12–14, 2026! Over these three days, you’ll be able to take part in a maximum of fun activities in Paris and the Île-de-France region. To help you pick from this rich program, here’s a selection of family-friendly outings to enjoy this weekend.
The Paris Archaeology Days program
Exclusive tour of the Paris Archaeological Hub’s reserves for Archaeology Days 2026
For Archaeology Days 2026, head to Paris’s 18th arrondissement, where the City of Paris Archaeology Center opens the doors to a place rarely accessible: its storerooms, discreet guardians of the capital’s buried memory. [Read more]
A special mission awaits you in the crypt beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame for the Archaeology Days 2026.
Set out to discover the foundations of the city of Lutetia through this special program awaiting you in the Archaeological Crypt, beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris, for the Archaeology Days weekend of June 12–14, 2026. [Read more]
An archaeological village lands on Place de la Bastille for Archaeology Days 2026.
Archaeology Days invites us to a weekend gathering from June 12 to 14, 2026, and on Place de la Bastille a village dedicated to this fascinating discipline awaits us for the occasion. Here’s what’s in store! [Read more]
Archaeology Days 2026 at the Collège de France: a spotlight on prehistory
The Archaeology Days 2026 are back in Paris for the weekend of June 12–14, 2026, and at the Collège de France; it’s an opportunity to explore a program specifically tailored around prehistory, designed to distinguish myth from reality. [Read more]
This enigmatic underground network, little-known, is open for visits during Archaeology Days 2026.
The Archaeology Days are coming this year, June 12–14, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Over in Sèvres, in the Hauts-de-Seine, it’s a chance to set out in search of a little-known heritage tucked away in the city’s underground: the King’s Caves. The program features an off-the-beaten-path visit, uncovering a hidden treasure beneath the streets of Sèvres. [Read more]
Decipher a sarcophagus from the Basilica of Saint-Denis for Archaeology Days 2026
The Basilica of Saint-Denis, renowned for housing the necropolis of the Kings of France, invites visitors to uncover its secrets during Archaeology Days on Saturday, June 13, 2026. [Read more]
Exceptional discovery of a hidden crypt beneath a church for Archaeology Days 2026
An ancient church on the outskirts of Paris is opening its crypt to the public for Archaeology Days 2026. Here’s the program awaiting us this Friday, June 12, 2026. [Read more]
A deep dive into the heart of prehistory for Archaeology Days 2026 in the Paris region
In Nemours, in Seine-et-Marne, the Musée de la Préhistoire d’Île-de-France invites you to retrace the origins of humanity during Archaeology Days 2026, the weekend of June 12–14, 2026. [Read more]
Archaeology Days 2026: discover an excavation site in the heart of a medieval priory in the Île-de-France region
On the occasion of Archaeology Days 2026, the Priory of the Butte Saint-Louis, in the Fontainebleau forest, invites curious visitors to step back in time on a medieval site where an archaeological dig is underway. Rendezvous on Friday, June 12, 2026. [Read more]
Archaeology Days 2026 in Seine-et-Marne: family-friendly activities at Chelles Archaeology Museum
On the occasion of European Archaeology Days 2026, the Chelles Archaeology Museum invites families to discover a landmark site in Seine-et-Marne, famed for the wealth of its remains and the history of its royal abbey. A cultural and family-friendly event not to be missed from June 12 to 14, 2026. [Read more]
Archaeology Days 2026: An introductory excavation workshop in the heart of a historic castle
For European Archaeology Days 2026, the Blandy-les-Tours Castle invites the public to discover a landmark medieval site in Île-de-France: explore the program! [Read more]
Archaeology Days 2026: this castle-museum promises us a weekend with our heads in the stars.
The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye houses the National Archaeology Museum: so of course, when Archaeology Days arrive, this historic site is tailor-made for the occasion! Here’s what to expect for the weekend of June 12–14, 2026. [Read more]
For Archaeology Days 2026, this Val-d'Oise museum is opening its doors to you for free.
In Louvres, in the Val-d’Oise, the ARCHÉA museum is taking part in Archaeology Days, held this year from June 12 to 14, 2026. A chance to freely cross the doors of a living, accessible and captivating venue, where the history of the Pays de France unfolds through objects, excavations and narratives. [Read more]
Val d’Oise: a scavenger hunt at the heart of an archaeological site for Archaeology Days 2026
In Louvres, in the Val-d’Oise, the Orville archaeological site invites young and old to go back in time for the European Archaeology Days, this year held from June 12 to 14, 2026. A perfect opportunity to discover in a new light a place where eight centuries of history still lie just beneath visitors’ footsteps. [Read more]
Archaeology Days 2026: The Quest for the Francs at the Val d'Oise Archaeological Museum
The European Archaeology Days are back from June 12 to 14, 2026. In Guiry-en-Vexin, the Val d’Oise Archaeology Museum invites us to rediscover local history through its special program! [Read more]
A Neolithic pottery workshop for Archaeology Days 2026 in the Paris region
At the heart of an archaeological garden, a creative workshop awaits the curious for Archaeology Days 2026 in the Paris region. Here’s what’s planned for this weekend, June 12–14, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From June 12, 2026 to June 14, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
journees-archeologie.eu
