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The archéobistrot
Taste some of most prized dishes of the major periods of history, on a journey through time and cultures.
Themes:
Culture
Gastronomy
History of food
Everyday life
Fascinated by the idea of eating at the table of Louis XV or Julius Caesar? At the court of the King of England at the height of the Middle Ages, or in the Baghdad of 1001 Nights? The Archéorestaurant is a time-machine, whisking you back through the centuries and giving you the chance to taste some of the culinary delights of each period, from the Roman Empire to 18th century Versailles.
All the dishes featured on the Archéorestaurant menu are taken from collections of ancient recipes analysed by historian and chef Pierre Leclercq. Each of them, as delicious as it is unusual, is an opportunity to discover long-forgotten ingredients – laser (a fennel-like plant) and garum (fermented fish sauce), both popular in Roman times, galangal (related to the ginger family) and Grains of Paradise from the mediaeval period – and savour the flavour combinations appreciated by our ancestors.
Since every distinct cuisine is inseparable from its culture of origin, however, the Archéorestaurant is not content with simply appealing to your taste buds. It also provides explanatory texts and a permanent exhibition retracing the history of food, setting your menu in a wider historic and gastronomic context.
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The archéobistrot
Taste some of most prized dishes of the major periods of history, on a journey through time and cultures.
Themes:
Culture
Gastronomy
History of food
Everyday life
Fascinated by the idea of eating at the table of Louis XV or Julius Caesar? At the court of the King of England at the height of the Middle Ages, or in the Baghdad of 1001 Nights? The Archéorestaurant is a time-machine, whisking you back through the centuries and giving you the chance to taste some of the culinary delights of each period, from the Roman Empire to 18th century Versailles.
All the dishes featured on the Archéorestaurant menu are taken from collections of ancient recipes analysed by historian and chef Pierre Leclercq. Each of them, as delicious as it is unusual, is an opportunity to discover long-forgotten ingredients – laser (a fennel-like plant) and garum (fermented fish sauce), both popular in Roman times, galangal (related to the ginger family) and Grains of Paradise from the mediaeval period – and savour the flavour combinations appreciated by our ancestors.
Since every distinct cuisine is inseparable from its culture of origin, however, the Archéorestaurant is not content with simply appealing to your taste buds. It also provides explanatory texts and a permanent exhibition retracing the history of food, setting your menu in a wider historic and gastronomic context.
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Landscapes
Explore a listed site
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Footprints
Walk barefoot
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The cave
Explore the bowels of the earth in the pitch dark
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Evolution
Lose yourself in a green maze
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Our collections
Encounter authentic archaeological objects
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Hunters
Archery and spear throwers using 3D targets
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Farmers
Take a close look at the first domesticated animals and plants
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Our reconstitutions
Houses, dolmen, menhir
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Workshops
Under the guidance of an archaeologist, learn some Prehistoric skills. Knap flint, start a fire, shape clay…
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The archéobistrot
Taste some of most prized dishes of the major periods of history, on a journey through time and cultures.
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Archaeology
Tour the Museum’s reserves on a tablet
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Contemporary Art
Contemplate a work of art
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Helpful hints for your visit
Helpful hints for your visit !
