Last week, we attended a study tour and a partner meeting at the French Bibracte, known for the archaeological remains of the important Gallic and Roman city Bibracte, at the ID20 Institute. The visit took place within the framework of the European Secretour project, which is co-financed by the Horizon Europe programme.
Bibracte is an important archaeological site in France, located on top of Mount Beuvray in the Morvan region. This ancient Gallic city was the capital of the Aedui tribe, one of the most powerful Gallic peoples, in the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. The city was surrounded by a wall and served as a center of trade, politics, and culture.
Bibracte is also renowned as the site where Julius Caesar wrote his Commentaries on the Gallic Wars following his victory at Alesia. Today, visitors can explore remnants of city walls, public buildings, and dwellings while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Beuvray. The site hosts ongoing archaeological excavations that continue to uncover new insights into daily life during the Gallic period. Additionally, there is a museum that displays the findings and offers insight into the daily life of Bibracte’s ancient inhabitants.
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During our visit, we spent three days thoroughly exploring both the history of the area and the organisation and management of its rich heritage. As part of the Secretour project, we prioritise sustainable, inclusive, and creative tourism to build a better future for rural and remote regions. In addition to the archaeological site, we also discovered the culinary heritage and examined various aspects of the local tourism offerings.
As part of the Secretour project, we at the ID20 Institute are involved as one of the pilot projects. We are primarily focused on how to attract creative individuals, including digital nomads, to the municipality of Idrija in response to emigration (especially of young people). We will develop a new business plan that will also be interesting for other rural regions in Europe, and the goal is also to organize a pilot retreat (the so-called "retreat") for creative and digitally functioning individuals.
