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Forteresse royale
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
Site: la forteresse royale de Chinon fut le dernier refuge d’Henri II Plantagenêt, roi d’Angleterre ; elle a accueilli Aliénor d’Aquitaine, Charles VII © Sadil 37. Places: 4.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Centre-Val-De-Loire — Chinon (Indre-et-Loire) |
| Period | Medieval |
| Dates / season | 7 September – 9 October 2026 |
| Status | 2026 season listed by the French Ministry of Culture |
| Type | Volunteer excavation |
| Application deadline | Unknown, ask the project |
| Cost | Volunteer (unpaid). The ministry list says meals are provided unless stated otherwise; check membership/insurance fees with the director. |
| Minimum age | Unknown, ask the project |
| Academic credit | No (volunteer dig) |
| Accommodation | Unknown; check with the director (meals provided unless stated otherwise per the ministry list) |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.