Religious architecture, archeological digs and discoveries all found in a green setting.
Have a "Rendez vous with Pierrette"… She's 35,000 years old and was born in the Vallée du Coran, and she is waiting for you on the 6th stop.
History with a capital H and people's stories : a variety of themes… The Gallo-Roman amphitheater in Saintes and the legend of the Sainte Eustelle fountain – The Saint Eutrope church , its exceptional crypt and relics from the Saint – the Dupuy Mestreau Museum, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city – the song writer Goulebenèze – The Women's Abbey with its history and its famous resident: the Marquesse of Montespan – the Arch of Trioumph of Germanicus and the archeological museum – the Fontdouce Abbey – the discovery site of Pierrette and the Paleosite – The Coran valley – Bernard Palissy and his invention of modern ceramics in the 16th century.
Sharing their secrets and revealing their treasures to us : interviews… Léopold Maurel, departmental archeologist at Charente-Maritime, restores the value to cultural heritage by bringing attention to what has been discovered through the ages. He talks about daily life during the Gallo-Roman era.
Michel Boulestier, a retired pastry chef, conjures up the recipe of the "Compostelle" with delight.
Stéphanie Contem, who proposes annotated visits of the Dupuy Mestreau Museum, talks about the Museum's collection.
Michelle Peyssonneaux is passionate about the history of the Women's Abbey. She discusses the importance of the Abbey's power in the historical area.
Thibaud Boutinet, son of the owner of the Fontdouce Abbey, shows the dig sites of his family's business venture.
Yves Coppens, paleo-anthropologist, explains the importance of Vallée du Coran's discoveries.
7 stops for you to discover History with a capital H … and stories Commentaries read by actors, reconstructions, interviews, music…
For each stop there is a three-minute commentary.
Audio directions suggest a tour guiding you from one stop to the next...