Journées européennes de l'archéologie
The Villa des Faluns, the largest known in Brittany today, is located in the commune of Le Quiou, at the southern end of the Rance Valley - Emerald Coast Regional Nature Park, in a rare and rich environment (water, limestone, quarries, Château de Hac, Maison des Faluns, green lane and lime kilns) discovered in 1989. Excavations carried out by Inrap (Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives) on the site over a period of fifteen years uncovered an exceptional historical heritage. The site reveals the foundations of a villa with a residential area, two courtyards, a guest annexe and 500m2 of thermal baths with hot baths and a cold pool.
. Exhibition and interpretation of archaeological artefacts (discovered during excavations at the villa)
Artefacts recovered from the excavation site reveal the history of the villa?s occupants: Falun stone, terracotta fragments, tegulae and strigile testify to the "Roman art of living". A Pierres Vives volunteer mediator will show you objects unearthed by INRAP (Institut de Recherche d'Archéologie Préventive) archaeologists and entrusted to the association, on the themes of architecture and decor, food and animal and human traces.
. Joint creation of a tree to commemorate 20 years of Pierres Vives
We welcome you to the site to collect your memories and anecdotes relating to the discovery of the Gallo-Roman villa and the 20 years of Pierres Vives. These memory leaves will be hung on a tree for all to see.
- Guided and commented tours
A Pierres Vives mediator will take you on a tour of the remains of the villa, introducing you to its geological and historical context, its various parts and the Gallo-Roman way of life (tour lasts 45 min.).
- Excavation bin for young and old archaeology apprentices
Workshop led by Pierres Vives staff. Children (and adults) become apprentice archaeologists, digging like professionals. The aim is to encourage discovery and develop the public?s autonomy and initiative by offering them a field of investigation: 1/ discover the work and tools of the archaeologist; 2/ raise awareness of the historical frieze through the discovery of objects in successive layers; 3/ reflect on the function of objects in different eras.
Bonus: reconstitution of terracotta amphorae
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-12pm/14pm-5pm
- Workshop in the creation of an axe-cut timber frame, supervised by a professional
Design, cut and assemble trusses on posts made from chestnut trunks, squared with an axe
Building the structure (posts and framework) that will protect the excavation trough, later covered with shingles. Onsite outlining, plucking of slopes, lead staking and tracing. Manual mortise and tenon work, assembly and lifting.
Workshop led by carpenter Hervé Lesage: 10 places for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (registration for 2 continuous days recommended, ideally 3 days).
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9am-6pm
15? membership fee