BEAUNE: Reopening of the belfry
The belfry of Beaune participates in the Days of Archeology on June 18 and 19 by offering two days of free guided tours, including a visit slot reserved for young people.
Archeology Days June 18 and 19
Reopening of the Belfry of Beaune: “Walk like an Egyptian”
The belfry of the city of Beaune opens to visitors during the European Archeology Days on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June. For its first participation and as part of this weekend, Egypt is in the spotlight!
The year 2022 commemorates the bicentenary of the decipherment of hieroglyphs thanks to the work of Jean-François Champollion. On this occasion, the belfry announces its reopening with “Walk like an Egyptian*”, an exceptional exhibition presenting objects from the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, the library and even the municipal archives.
Two days of guided tours of the exhibition
Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt and the primordial role of archaeologists, through guided tours in this atypical place. Lasting 40 minutes, visits follow one another throughout the day, Saturday and Sunday, to discover this exhibition on the theme of Egyptology and the role of archaeologists in understanding our history better!
A visit slot reserved for young people
Thanks to a visit intended for young people, children set off to discover the profession of archaeologist and the mysteries of the past. In addition, children are offered a model of a pyramid and a game booklet to learn even more about archaeology! This tour is suitable for ages 6-10.
As a preview of an exhibition that will last four months The European Archeology Days unveil the exhibition “Reopening of the belfry – Walk like an Egyptian*”, which will be open to the public from July 1 to October 31.
* “Walk like an Egyptian”, title of a song by The Bangles released in 1986.
European Archeology Days
Belfry
22, place Mongé
21200 Beaune
03 80 22 08 19
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Guided tours of the exhibition
“Reopening of the belfry Walk like an Egyptian*”
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June, departure every hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except 3 p.m. slot)
Free
Guided tours of the exhibition for young people
“Reopening of the belfry Walk like an Egyptian*”
Saturday 19 and Sunday 19 June at 3 p.m.
Free
The exhibition will then be open from July 1 to October 31
Visits by reservation, every day except Tuesday
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