Tuesday meetings, conferences
Cultural Conference Historic Architecture Science and technologyPlace : Galerie de l'Histoire de Martigues
Contact
Ville de Martigues
Phone : +33 4 42 49 03 30
Place
Galerie de l'Histoire de Martigues
Rond-point de l'Hôtel de ville
13500
Martigues
- Spoken language(s) :
Presentation
The Tuesday meetings, through the richness of the subjects developed, are a precious mine of cultural and historical information. Cultural and human adventure, they restore to the inhabitants their territory, their history.
The Tuesday gatherings are moving to a new location and time.
2026/2027 Program:
- Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00 PM: Meeting at the Saint-Sébastien Bridge.
The Saint-Sébastien Bridge: a landmark in the history of Martigues.
Martigues would not exist without its bridges. Throughout history, they have shaped the city—its layout, its development, and its activity. Spanning the gap between "L'Île" and the last preserved remnant of the vast lagoon system, the Saint-Sébastien Bridge (crossing the canal of the same name) reflects, through its history, the concerns of fishermen facing the new traffic and urban planning priorities of 19th-century officials. A guided talk by heritage architects Andrea Bortolus (Studio BT Architecture) and Claude Pribetich.
- Tuesday, December 1 at 5:30 PM: History Gallery.
300 years in a well... A dialogue between an archaeologist and a conservator-restorer regarding the Colla de Pradines faience. Objects unearthed during archaeological excavations undergo a sudden change in environment. Depending on the materials, this can be highly detrimental to their preservation. After 300 years in the brackish water of a 17th-century private mansion's well, difficult questions arose—particularly concerning the faience tableware, which had become extremely fragile. How could the requirements of archaeological study be met while ensuring the objects' long-term survival? Presented by Ethel Bouquin, conservator-restorer (Ipso Facto), and Hélène Marino, municipal archaeologist and heritage curator.
- Tuesday, January 19 at 5:30 PM: History Gallery.
The forgotten cemetery of Ferrières. The installation of a heating network on Avenue Kennedy uncovered unexpected graves beneath the road's asphalt. This discovery provided an opportunity to cross-reference historical, archaeological, and biological sources regarding a cemetery that was in use from the 13th century until 1854 and had since been forgotten.
By Emma Canot, thanato-archaeologist, and Hélène Marino, municipal archaeologist and heritage curator.
- Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 PM, History Gallery.
Life after the fire: nature and archaeology in the Jonquières hills.
Following the 2025 fire, several scientific studies identified sensitive areas requiring preservation prior to the restoration of the burnt land. The archaeological survey cataloged numerous remains, serving as valuable evidence of past human activity.
Roundtable discussion hosted by various departments of the City of Martigues and the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis.
2026/2027 Program:
- Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00 PM: Meeting at the Saint-Sébastien Bridge.
The Saint-Sébastien Bridge: a landmark in the history of Martigues.
Martigues would not exist without its bridges. Throughout history, they have shaped the city—its layout, its development, and its activity. Spanning the gap between "L'Île" and the last preserved remnant of the vast lagoon system, the Saint-Sébastien Bridge (crossing the canal of the same name) reflects, through its history, the concerns of fishermen facing the new traffic and urban planning priorities of 19th-century officials. A guided talk by heritage architects Andrea Bortolus (Studio BT Architecture) and Claude Pribetich.
- Tuesday, December 1 at 5:30 PM: History Gallery.
300 years in a well... A dialogue between an archaeologist and a conservator-restorer regarding the Colla de Pradines faience. Objects unearthed during archaeological excavations undergo a sudden change in environment. Depending on the materials, this can be highly detrimental to their preservation. After 300 years in the brackish water of a 17th-century private mansion's well, difficult questions arose—particularly concerning the faience tableware, which had become extremely fragile. How could the requirements of archaeological study be met while ensuring the objects' long-term survival? Presented by Ethel Bouquin, conservator-restorer (Ipso Facto), and Hélène Marino, municipal archaeologist and heritage curator.
- Tuesday, January 19 at 5:30 PM: History Gallery.
The forgotten cemetery of Ferrières. The installation of a heating network on Avenue Kennedy uncovered unexpected graves beneath the road's asphalt. This discovery provided an opportunity to cross-reference historical, archaeological, and biological sources regarding a cemetery that was in use from the 13th century until 1854 and had since been forgotten.
By Emma Canot, thanato-archaeologist, and Hélène Marino, municipal archaeologist and heritage curator.
- Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 PM, History Gallery.
Life after the fire: nature and archaeology in the Jonquières hills.
Following the 2025 fire, several scientific studies identified sensitive areas requiring preservation prior to the restoration of the burnt land. The archaeological survey cataloged numerous remains, serving as valuable evidence of past human activity.
Roundtable discussion hosted by various departments of the City of Martigues and the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis.
Opening period (s)Tuesday 13 October 2026 from 5 pm.
Tuesday 1st of December 2026 from 5.30 pm.
Tuesday 19 January 2027 from 5.30 pm.
Tuesday 1st of December 2026 from 5.30 pm.
Tuesday 19 January 2027 from 5.30 pm.
Facilities, services, amenities
- Sitra promotion typology :
- Bad weather alternative
- Indoor
Accessibility
- Accessible tourism :
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Accessibility Criteria for Visually Impaired :
- Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
Prices
Free of charge.
Destination
Rond-point de l'Hôtel de ville
13500
Martigues
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.405649
Longitude : 5.048251
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