Children explore the Franks, their clothing and early medieval Gaul through a Merovingian shield-making workshop linked to an exhibition in Chartres.
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Children aged nine to twelve make a Merovingian shield in an archaeology workshop in Chartres. Questions about the Franks and their clothing introduce life in early medieval Gaul. The practical activity links these historical themes to the exhibition À l’aube du Moyen Âge. Children work with clay while exploring the beginnings of the medieval period.
When:
19 to 23 October 2026 Europe/Paris
Where:
2, rue Georges Brassens, Chartres
Category:
Visual Arts & Crafts
Topic:
events
Region:
Centre Val de Loire, France
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