A town inside a surname. An address on a document. A photograph. A story passed down, incomplete, half-lost.
Roots experiences begin long before departure. From whatever information exists, we prepare the ground: archival research where possible, identifying locations, reaching out to relevant historians, institutions and local contacts.
Then comes being there. Finding a street. Understanding a neighbourhood. Seeing a house, when one still stands. Or simply being able to show your children and grandchildren where part of their story began.
Allow three to six months. These experiences require more research, more coordination and more patience than the others — which is precisely what gives them their depth.
Yes. From whatever exists — a name, a town, an address, a document, a photograph or a family account — preparatory work can begin to identify the relevant places and people.
Depending on the project and the available information, preparation can include archival research and contact with local historians or institutions.
No. Results depend on the quality of the starting information and on which archives remain accessible. What we can guarantee is the seriousness of the preparatory work and complete transparency about what is and isn't found.
Allow around three to six months, to leave proper time for research, local contact and preparation.
Yes. Transmission between generations is one of the strongest reasons to design this kind of journey.
A name, a town, an address or a document is often enough to open the conversation.
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