7 September 2024  

La Nuit des Jardins (Night of Gardens and Parks) 

86 Quai de la République, BP 639  

85800 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie   

Educational activity “Let’s get to know amber through the senses” 

This activity allows us to get to know amber in all its forms and learn about its history. What does amber tell us about its history? Is amber lighter than stone? Does it sink in water? What does amber smell like when it burns? These and other questions are answered through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.   

Educational activity “From amber forest to multicoloured mosaic”   

You will create a mosaic-miniature using the tools prepared by the Palanga Amber Museum as if from the “amber forest” – pine bark, lichen, smooth sticks and small pieces of amber. Participants freely improvise by combining amber with other natural materials brought to France from Lithuania.  

9 September 2024, 6 pm 

Angers City Hall  

Mairie d’Angers Boulevard de la Résistance et de la Déportation  

BP 80011, 49020 Angers Cedex 02   

Lecture “The origin and cultural significance of amber in Lithuania” (in French).   

Lecturers: Julija Dzimidienė and Miglė Jonaitienė   

Educational activity/cognitive laboratory “Let’s get to know amber by senses”.  

This activity allows you to get to know amber in every way and to learn about its history. What does amber tell us about its history? Is amber lighter than stone? Does it sink in water? What does amber smell like when it burns? These and other questions are answered through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.  

11 September 2024, 2 pm 

La Croix-en-Touraine Town Hall  

30 rue Nationale  

La Croix-en-Touraine, France, 37150  

Educational activity and laboratory “Let’s get to know amber through the senses”.  

This activity allows to get to know amber in all its forms and learn about its history. What does amber tell us about its history? Is amber lighter than stone? Does it sink in water? What does amber smell like when it burns? These and other questions are answered through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.  

The project is implemented by Dr. Sigita Bagužaitė-Talačkienė, Miglė Jonaitienė, and Julija Dzimidienė. 

Organiser: LNMA Palanga Amber Museum  

Project partners: Embassy of Lithuania in France, Mayors of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Angers, La Croix-en-Tourain 

Lithuanian Season in France is implemented by the Lithuanian Cultural Institute and the French Institute of Culture.