Lecture: Eternal France – An Archaeological Investigation in Lourmarin

How have the stories we tell about our origins been shaped? And what can archaeology really teach us about France's past? At Lourmarin Castle, archaeologist and historian Jean-Paul Demoule takes a critical look at the assumptions that have influenced our understanding of French history.

In his lecture, “Eternal France: An Archaeological Investigation”, he will explain how new scientific methods and research tools are reshaping our knowledge of the past, challenging interpretations that were once widely accepted as historical facts.

The lecture offers an opportunity to better understand the role archaeologists play in shaping and reassessing national historical narratives. It also marks the beginning of a collaboration between Les Amis de Lourmarin and Lourmarin, Culture et Patrimoine, in one of the most distinctive heritage landmarks of the village of Lourmarin.