Passy-Véron (Yonne), "Les Grandes Noues", "La Truie Pendue", L'occupation mérovingienne, volume 8

The Pratz le Curtillet settlement

Among the earliest habitats of the early Middle Ages studied in Franche-Comté, the Pratz le Curtillet a settlement sets itself apart by its location in the Jura highlands, renowned for its remoteness and inhospitable landscapes. On the Lizon plateau, the scope of the archaeological work explored on the 16 hectares and the quality of the remains still constitute an exceptional complex today. An imposing 16m by 13m stone building flanked by an annex forms the residential part of the estate, while sheltering fodder and livestock, while the second building houses a forge. Domestic and artisanal equipment provide ample documentation on the living conditions of this small community of high status…

Journée d'Actualité Archéologique en Autunois et en Bourgogne, 22 mars 2013, Autun

Pour sa cinquième édition à Autun, la Journée d’actualité Archéologique en Autunois et en Bourgogne s’est tenue le 22 mars 2013 sous la conduite de Yannick Labaune, archéologue municipal, et du Service d’Archéologie de la Ville d’Autun.