Events & festivals in France in September
Tania Mouraud - J.I.T. (Just in Time) - exhibition
From Friday, September 12 2008 to Saturday, December 13 2008
Nature, civilisation, politics…
The 08-09 season of the Passerelle art centre will this year be dedicated to "political metaphor", nature, and its domestication.
From September 12th 2008, the Passerelle art centre will be presenting a monographic exhibition dedicated to Tania Mouraud, an art display broken into two phases.
The first will deal with the relations between political image and complex, multifaceted civilisation, while the second will be focused on the representation of nature in relation to politics.
The 08-09 season of the Passerelle art centre will this year be dedicated to "political metaphor", nature, and its domestication.
From September 12th 2008, the Passerelle art centre will be presenting a monographic exhibition dedicated to Tania Mouraud, an art display broken into two phases.
The first will deal with the relations between political image and complex, multifaceted civilisation, while the second will be focused on the representation of nature in relation to politics.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 12 September to Saturday 13 December 2008 :
- Tuesday from 14:00 to 20:00
- From Wednesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Unemployed : Free
- Students : Free
- Until 26 years : Free
- Tuesday from 14:00 to 20:00
- From Wednesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Unemployed : Free
- Students : Free
- Until 26 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 98 43 34 95 |
| Fax: | 02 98 43 29 67 |
| Email: | passerelle@infini.fr |
| Website: |
CENTRE D ART LA PASSERELLE
41 Bis
rue Charles-Berthelot
BREST
FRANCE
29200
"Whip Cream"
From Tuesday, July 1 2008 to Monday, October 20 2008
Tasty art…
The Espace Faience museum welcomed Baptiste Ymonet for the first time in 2006. The award-winning artist is now back and will be working with plastic artist Vincent Jousseaume to present a unique exhibition.
Both artists will be working with the local tradition of luxury tableware to create an innovative set based on the theme "Whip Cream" ("Chantilly").
The Espace Faience museum welcomed Baptiste Ymonet for the first time in 2006. The award-winning artist is now back and will be working with plastic artist Vincent Jousseaume to present a unique exhibition.
Both artists will be working with the local tradition of luxury tableware to create an innovative set based on the theme "Whip Cream" ("Chantilly").
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 July to Monday 20 October 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- 6 €
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- 6 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 48 07 17 |
| Fax: | 02 43 48 07 18 |
| Email: | espacefaience@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
ESPACE FAIENCE
10
rue Victor-Hugo
MALICORNE-SUR-SARTHE
FRANCE
72270
"Swinging Fantasy"
From Saturday, December 15 2007 to Saturday, December 27 2008
From swing to rhythm and blues…
From swing to rhythm and blues and even some choreographed street dance…the best music and the best dancers find their place in a succession of different sets presenting acrobatics, vocals, magic and dance.
To bring out the very best response in the audience, the troop of artists and magicians pull out all the stops: virtuosity, energy, seduction, glamour, etc.
This is a review that is suitable for families, offering everyone an evening of spectacular entertainment.
From swing to rhythm and blues and even some choreographed street dance…the best music and the best dancers find their place in a succession of different sets presenting acrobatics, vocals, magic and dance.
To bring out the very best response in the audience, the troop of artists and magicians pull out all the stops: virtuosity, energy, seduction, glamour, etc.
This is a review that is suitable for families, offering everyone an evening of spectacular entertainment.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 4 January to Saturday 13 September 2008 :
- On Friday and the Saturday from 22:30 to 00:30
- On Friday and the Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00
From Saturday 20 September to Saturday 27 December 2008 :
- On Friday and the Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00
- On Friday and the Saturday from 22:30 to 00:30
Admission prices :
- Prepaid Tickets (full price) : 44 €
- Prepaid Tickets (half-price) : Free
- On Friday and the Saturday from 22:30 to 00:30
- On Friday and the Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00
From Saturday 20 September to Saturday 27 December 2008 :
- On Friday and the Saturday from 20:00 to 22:00
- On Friday and the Saturday from 22:30 to 00:30
Admission prices :
- Prepaid Tickets (full price) : 44 €
- Prepaid Tickets (half-price) : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 14 31 14 |
| Fax: | 02 31 14 31 15 |
| Email: | casinodeauville@lucienbarriere.com |
| Website: |
CASINO BARRIERE
rue Edmond-Blanc
DEAUVILLE
FRANCE
14800
"From Cape Horn to Rouen 1890-1922"
From Monday, May 12 2008 to Thursday, October 30 2008
Swimming against the current.
This exhibition will trace the history of the grand sailing ships that would leave from Rouen and then travel around the planet, passing by Cape Horn despite the hellish climate and dangerous waters.
The cap-horniers, as these mythical cargo-boats were once known, represented the crux of European commercial expansion throughout the globe. This adventurous era is mapped out thanks to the testimonies of captains, sailors and others in the field, and also thanks to photographs, artwork and a variety of artefacts.
This exhibition will trace the history of the grand sailing ships that would leave from Rouen and then travel around the planet, passing by Cape Horn despite the hellish climate and dangerous waters.
The cap-horniers, as these mythical cargo-boats were once known, represented the crux of European commercial expansion throughout the globe. This adventurous era is mapped out thanks to the testimonies of captains, sailors and others in the field, and also thanks to photographs, artwork and a variety of artefacts.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 July 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 23:00
From Monday 14 July to Thursday 30 October 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.5 €
- Reduced price : 4 €
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 23:00
From Monday 14 July to Thursday 30 October 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.5 €
- Reduced price : 4 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 10 15 51 |
| Fax: | 02 32 08 42 30 |
| Email: | info@musee-maritime-rouen.asso.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE MARITIME FLUVIAL ET PORTUAIRE
quai Emile-Duchemin
Hangar Portuaire n°13
ROUEN
FRANCE
76000
- Hip Hop Dance - Workshop
From Monday, September 8 2008 to Saturday, June 27 2009
Hip hop in every possible form…
Mark Adjei, who was revealed on the "Chut" project, and his acolytes will be offering workshops in a variety of dance styles: break dancing, pop, boogaloo, house dance, new style, rocking, free rocking…
There will be demonstrations on a regular basis on the TNT stage or elsewhere, with an end of year performance… Get creative with your body!
Mark Adjei, who was revealed on the "Chut" project, and his acolytes will be offering workshops in a variety of dance styles: break dancing, pop, boogaloo, house dance, new style, rocking, free rocking…
There will be demonstrations on a regular basis on the TNT stage or elsewhere, with an end of year performance… Get creative with your body!
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 8 September 2008 to Saturday 27 June 2009 :
- Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00
- Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00
- Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 40 12 12 28 |
| Fax: | 02 40 47 16 92 |
| Email: | contact@tntheatre.com |
| Website: |
TERRAIN NEUTRE THEATRE (TNT)
11
allée de la Maison-Rouge
NANTES
FRANCE
44000
"Garden Colours, Garden Flavours"
From Wednesday, July 2 2008 to Saturday, November 29 2008
A garden that jumps off the page.
The Chantenay library will be displaying a collection of art-photos signed Jean Renaudineau for this exceptional "Couleurs et saveurs du jardin" exhibition.
Over 30 works will be on display and all are focused on a bucolic, refreshing theme: tomatoes! The visitor will be drawn into a lush green and red world full of summertime flavours…
The Chantenay library will be displaying a collection of art-photos signed Jean Renaudineau for this exceptional "Couleurs et saveurs du jardin" exhibition.
Over 30 works will be on display and all are focused on a bucolic, refreshing theme: tomatoes! The visitor will be drawn into a lush green and red world full of summertime flavours…
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 2 July to Saturday 29 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Thursday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Friday from 13:30 to 19:00
- Saturday from 13:30 to 17:00
- From Tuesday to Thursday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Friday from 13:30 to 19:00
- Saturday from 13:30 to 17:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 40 46 26 96 |
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BIBLIOTHEQUE DE CHANTENAY
8
rue de la Constitution
NANTES
FRANCE
44000
Marisa Maza, exhibition - Living boundaries
From Saturday, September 20 2008 to Monday, August 31 2009
Nature through the looking glass…
The Living Boundaries series represents the views from inside modern houses in Florida, creating a contrast between habitats (all so similar and standardised) and the wild, unpredictable natural landscapes outside.
The photographs are framed by window frames, giving the impression that the view outside is no more than a painting on a wall, the motif of a strip of wallpaper…
The window is the boundary between the two worlds -- the inside is seen without, and the outside crosses over to the inside; household elements are outside the frame, while the exterior is framed, nature becoming another decorative element within the house.
The Living Boundaries series represents the views from inside modern houses in Florida, creating a contrast between habitats (all so similar and standardised) and the wild, unpredictable natural landscapes outside.
The photographs are framed by window frames, giving the impression that the view outside is no more than a painting on a wall, the motif of a strip of wallpaper…
The window is the boundary between the two worlds -- the inside is seen without, and the outside crosses over to the inside; household elements are outside the frame, while the exterior is framed, nature becoming another decorative element within the house.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 20 September 2008 to Monday 31 August 2009 :
- Tuesday from 14:00 to 20:00
- From Wednesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Unemployed : Free
- Students : Free
- Until 26 years : Free
- Tuesday from 14:00 to 20:00
- From Wednesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Unemployed : Free
- Students : Free
- Until 26 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 98 43 34 95 |
| Fax: | 02 98 43 29 67 |
| Email: | passerelle@infini.fr |
| Website: |
CENTRE D ART LA PASSERELLE
41 Bis
rue Charles-Berthelot
BREST
FRANCE
29200
Amateur Gardener Festival
From Sunday, June 15 2008 to Saturday, November 1 2008
Natural pleasure.
The Amateur Gardener festival aims to reveal the wonders of landscaping and gardening to non-professionals. This third edition will be celebrating a special theme, "The Garden: a place to live in".
Thus a total of 11 specialy-landscaped gardens are open to the public from June 15th to November 1st. These are the creations of ceramic artists, visual artists, horticulture students, handicapped artists, etc. The themes are varied, from "Secret Garden" to "The Green Room".
The Amateur Gardener festival aims to reveal the wonders of landscaping and gardening to non-professionals. This third edition will be celebrating a special theme, "The Garden: a place to live in".
Thus a total of 11 specialy-landscaped gardens are open to the public from June 15th to November 1st. These are the creations of ceramic artists, visual artists, horticulture students, handicapped artists, etc. The themes are varied, from "Secret Garden" to "The Green Room".
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 17 June to Saturday 1 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Sunday from 10:30 to 19:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Sunday from 10:30 to 19:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 99 60 08 04 |
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JARDINS DE BROCELIANDE
route de Montfort
Le Pommeret
BREAL-SOUS-MONTFORT
FRANCE
35310
"Men and their collections: travellers, savants, artists…"
From Sunday, June 1 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
The alphabet of history…
Museum collections have often been put together by seemingly ordinary men who were no more than victims of circumstance; brought by chance to discover a field of research, they often became passionate scholars, archeologists or explorers…
For example, naturalist Frédéric Cailliaud came across egyptian civilisation during the Napoleonic campaigns. In 1882 he embarked on an expidition up the Nile to the antique city of Meroë - he returned with countless artefacts and a mine of information. There is also Louis Audemard who travelled to Carthage in 1889 and brought back a collection of funerary urns…
These botanists, mineralogists, doctors, printers, artists, preachers and explorers all shared a common culture - they worshipped curiosity and asked only to transmit what they had learned.
Museum collections have often been put together by seemingly ordinary men who were no more than victims of circumstance; brought by chance to discover a field of research, they often became passionate scholars, archeologists or explorers…
For example, naturalist Frédéric Cailliaud came across egyptian civilisation during the Napoleonic campaigns. In 1882 he embarked on an expidition up the Nile to the antique city of Meroë - he returned with countless artefacts and a mine of information. There is also Louis Audemard who travelled to Carthage in 1889 and brought back a collection of funerary urns…
These botanists, mineralogists, doctors, printers, artists, preachers and explorers all shared a common culture - they worshipped curiosity and asked only to transmit what they had learned.
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 1 to Friday 13 June 2008 :
- Everyday, from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 14 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 13:30 to 18:00
Closed on 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- Everyday, from 13:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 14 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 13:30 to 18:00
Closed on 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 97 01 63 00 |
| Fax: | 02 97 01 63 01 |
| Email: | musees@mairie-vannes.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS DE VANNES - LA COHUE
9-15
place Saint-Pierre
VANNES
FRANCE
56000
the Blanchardeau Music Festival
From Tuesday, July 29 2008 to Saturday, November 8 2008
Light-giving music.
The theme for this 2008 edition of the Musicales de Blanchardeau will be "L'esprit des Lumières or "the enlightened spirit".
The Age of Enlightenment brings to mind writers and philosophers of the 18th century, often in terms of avant guarde thoughts and democracy. Yet, musicians too were subject to these new thoughts: Mozart in particular was interested in the new currents of ideas flowing at the time.
His operas, such as Don Juan, Figaro's Wedding are rich with such grand themes as Freedom, Happiness and Knowledge in opposition to abusive power.
The theme for this 2008 edition of the Musicales de Blanchardeau will be "L'esprit des Lumières or "the enlightened spirit".
The Age of Enlightenment brings to mind writers and philosophers of the 18th century, often in terms of avant guarde thoughts and democracy. Yet, musicians too were subject to these new thoughts: Mozart in particular was interested in the new currents of ideas flowing at the time.
His operas, such as Don Juan, Figaro's Wedding are rich with such grand themes as Freedom, Happiness and Knowledge in opposition to abusive power.
Opening Times & Prices
On Saturday 8 November 2008 :
- Saturday from 21:00 to 23:00
Admission prices :
- Students : 10 €
- Unemployed : 10 €
- Until 12 years : Free
- Members, full price : 13.5 €
- Full price : 15 €
- Saturday from 21:00 to 23:00
Admission prices :
- Students : 10 €
- Unemployed : 10 €
- Until 12 years : Free
- Members, full price : 13.5 €
- Full price : 15 €
Event Contact Information
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EGLISE SAINT-SAMSON
place du Général-de-Gaulle
LANVOLLON
FRANCE
22290
"Archaeological tour of the Caen Château: 50 years of excavations"
From Monday, May 19 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
A tour you won't soon forget.
The museum will be organising a special tour for the opening of the Hall of Ramparts. The tour will explore a forge, a 14th-century house, and a mysterious underground network.
Be sure to visit the belvedere, from which there is a unique view of the ducal palace and dungeon… To get there, you have to find the secret lift that runs up the Medieval tower.
The museum will be organising a special tour for the opening of the Hall of Ramparts. The tour will explore a forge, a 14th-century house, and a mysterious underground network.
Be sure to visit the belvedere, from which there is a unique view of the ducal palace and dungeon… To get there, you have to find the secret lift that runs up the Medieval tower.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 19 May to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Saturday from 16:00 to 17:00
- Sunday from 15:00 to 16:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- From Wednesday to Saturday from 16:00 to 17:00
- Sunday from 15:00 to 16:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 30 47 60 |
| Fax: | 02 31 30 47 69 |
| Email: | mdn@ville-caen.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DE NORMANDIE
Château de Caen
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
Claude Levêque - Down the street - and Guillaume Constantin, exhibitions
From Saturday, September 13 2008 to Sunday, November 30 2008
Conquering places.
At first associated with the punk and trash movement of the 80's, Claure Lévêque has today become an established, respected and yet highly alternative figure on the French arts scene.
Lévêque redefines exhibition spaces through his environmental creations: innovative lighting, sound and objects work together to create a unique and engaging atmosphere…
At first associated with the punk and trash movement of the 80's, Claure Lévêque has today become an established, respected and yet highly alternative figure on the French arts scene.
Lévêque redefines exhibition spaces through his environmental creations: innovative lighting, sound and objects work together to create a unique and engaging atmosphere…
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 13 September to Sunday 30 November 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 13:30 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 November
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 13:30 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 November
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 72 27 51 |
| Fax: | 02 35 72 23 10 |
| Email: | frac.haute.normandie@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
FONDS REGIONAL D ART CONTEMPORAIN DE HAUTE NORMANDIE
3
place des Martyrs de la Résistance
SOTTEVILLE-LES-ROUEN
FRANCE
76300
Garden stories, usage and landscapes"
From Wednesday, May 7 2008 to Saturday, January 24 2009
The green thumb of Rennes…
The city of Rennes is linked to the history of gardening. Though green areas were located solely outside the city during the Middle Ages, gardens soon became a central feature of the city's landscape, especially in new areas such as Courrouze.
This feature is the focus of the exhibition: green spaces in Rennes and the ways in which locals make the most of them.
The city of Rennes is linked to the history of gardening. Though green areas were located solely outside the city during the Middle Ages, gardens soon became a central feature of the city's landscape, especially in new areas such as Courrouze.
This feature is the focus of the exhibition: green spaces in Rennes and the ways in which locals make the most of them.
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 7 May 2008 to Saturday 24 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Free
- From Tuesday to Friday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 99 78 33 72 |
| Fax: | 02 99 28 40 13 |
| Email: | ciu@ville-rennes.fr |
| Website: |
CENTRE D INFORMATION SUR L URBANISME
14
rue Le Bastard
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
"Takahata, Miyazaki"
From Saturday, June 28 2008 to Sunday, November 16 2008
Let yourself be spirited away…
France and Japan have at least one thing in common: a passion for cartoons, comics and animation. The art of animation has become a major and respected form of expression in which realism and fantasy touch upon each other in ever-evolving alternate realities.
Three great names stand out on the animation landscape: Paul Grimault, Takahata Isao and Miyazaki Hayao. These artists, from completely different parts of the world, are nevertheless connected at a higher level and speak the same artistic language. The curator for this expo, Jean-Pierre Pagliano, is an expert critic of Paul Grimault's art and is also familiar with Japanese animation and cinema.
This unique exhibition will be a journey into parallel universes, those of Grimault's Le Roi et l'Oiseau ("The King and the Mockingbird"),Takahata's Pompoko and Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke. To complement the exhibits there will be a full programme of workshops, discussions and outdoor film screenings in the Abbey gardens.
France and Japan have at least one thing in common: a passion for cartoons, comics and animation. The art of animation has become a major and respected form of expression in which realism and fantasy touch upon each other in ever-evolving alternate realities.
Three great names stand out on the animation landscape: Paul Grimault, Takahata Isao and Miyazaki Hayao. These artists, from completely different parts of the world, are nevertheless connected at a higher level and speak the same artistic language. The curator for this expo, Jean-Pierre Pagliano, is an expert critic of Paul Grimault's art and is also familiar with Japanese animation and cinema.
This unique exhibition will be a journey into parallel universes, those of Grimault's Le Roi et l'Oiseau ("The King and the Mockingbird"),Takahata's Pompoko and Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke. To complement the exhibits there will be a full programme of workshops, discussions and outdoor film screenings in the Abbey gardens.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 October to Sunday 16 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 7.9 €
- Reduced price : 5.9 €
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 11 November and 25 December
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 October to Sunday 16 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 7.9 €
- Reduced price : 5.9 €
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 41 80 80 00 |
| Fax: | 02 41 38 15 44 |
| Email: | abbaye@abbayedefontevraud.com |
| Website: |
ABBAYE ROYALE DE FONTEVRAUD
route départementale 147
FONTEVRAUD-L ABBAYE
FRANCE
49590
"Oil on canvas: American art in feature films"
From Tuesday, July 22 2008 to Friday, October 31 2008
Art shows without telling.
This exhibition, entitled Huile sur toile or "Oil on Canvas", deals with the representation of American art on the silver screen - the focus is mass market feature films. Indeed, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of American art since the 80s, and in parallel the film industry has become a showcase for various artists, with an increasing amount of artwork appearing on screen. Often, these appearances aim to transmit a message, often subliminally, to the spectator.
Art in films is a quick reference, a hint, which adds colour, historic or cultural depth or background, or it can be an integral part of plot, dialogue, etc. When you see the portraits of American presidents lurking in the background of many a picture set in the white house, it is definitely an allusion to national history, patriotism or glory, while the immense post-war abstract or minimalist works on the walls of Wall Street buildings bring to mind money or power…
This exhibition, entitled Huile sur toile or "Oil on Canvas", deals with the representation of American art on the silver screen - the focus is mass market feature films. Indeed, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of American art since the 80s, and in parallel the film industry has become a showcase for various artists, with an increasing amount of artwork appearing on screen. Often, these appearances aim to transmit a message, often subliminally, to the spectator.
Art in films is a quick reference, a hint, which adds colour, historic or cultural depth or background, or it can be an integral part of plot, dialogue, etc. When you see the portraits of American presidents lurking in the background of many a picture set in the white house, it is definitely an allusion to national history, patriotism or glory, while the immense post-war abstract or minimalist works on the walls of Wall Street buildings bring to mind money or power…
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 22 July to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5.5 €
- Reduced price : 3 €
- Until 12 years : Free
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5.5 €
- Reduced price : 3 €
- Until 12 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 51 94 65 |
| Fax: | 02 32 51 94 67 |
| Email: | contact@maag.org |
| Website: |
MUSEE D ART AMERICAIN
99
rue Claude-Monet
GIVERNY
FRANCE
27620
"Louis-Léopold Thuiland"
From Saturday, June 21 2008 to Sunday, November 9 2008
A potter at heart.
Louis-Léopold Thuiland, born in Prévelles in 1862, was a famed potter of the Sarthe region. His life was a tragedy in itself, a paragon of misery, in stark contrast with the joy and energy associated with his creations.
His life work is a touching testimony of village culture in the pre-war era and also provides a strong example of the tradition of varnished pottery, characteristic of the Sarthe area.
Louis-Léopold Thuiland, born in Prévelles in 1862, was a famed potter of the Sarthe region. His life was a tragedy in itself, a paragon of misery, in stark contrast with the joy and energy associated with his creations.
His life work is a touching testimony of village culture in the pre-war era and also provides a strong example of the tradition of varnished pottery, characteristic of the Sarthe area.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 21 June to Sunday 9 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 47 38 80 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | musees@ville-lemans.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DE LA REINE BERENGERE
7-11
rue de la Reine-Bérengère
LE MANS
FRANCE
72100
- … Like glass through the sun -
From Friday, June 20 2008 to Tuesday, November 11 2008
Shedding light on Raymond.
The local contemporary arts centre (FRAC) organises an exhibition once a year in Clisson.
Marion Daniel, who had directed the creation of the Raymond Hains, la Boite a fiches photo-book, published for his eponymous exhibition in Saint-Brieuc in 03-04. This year, she has been invited by the FRAC to exhibit a selection of public works relating to Hains which shed a different light on the artist's work, in particular its connection to younger generations.
The local contemporary arts centre (FRAC) organises an exhibition once a year in Clisson.
Marion Daniel, who had directed the creation of the Raymond Hains, la Boite a fiches photo-book, published for his eponymous exhibition in Saint-Brieuc in 03-04. This year, she has been invited by the FRAC to exhibit a selection of public works relating to Hains which shed a different light on the artist's work, in particular its connection to younger generations.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 July to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Monday 1 September to Tuesday 11 November 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Monday 1 September to Tuesday 11 November 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 40 54 75 85 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
DOMAINE DE LA GARENNE LEMOT
route de Poitiers
GETIGNE
FRANCE
44190
- Morning Rollerblade Strolls in Le Havre -
From Tuesday, January 1 2008 to Friday, October 31 2008
1001 styles of blading.
There are a thousand and one ways of roller lading… From the idle stroll or endurance hike to the challenges of acrobatic or aggressive riding, there is a world of difference, and not every rider is aiming for the same result.
It makes us wonder if Jean-Joseph Merlin (who in 1760 decided to strap two wheels onto a board so as to be able to ice skate during the summer) ever imagined that his little toy would spawn a leisure activity, an extreme sport and a global subculture…
There are a thousand and one ways of roller lading… From the idle stroll or endurance hike to the challenges of acrobatic or aggressive riding, there is a world of difference, and not every rider is aiming for the same result.
It makes us wonder if Jean-Joseph Merlin (who in 1760 decided to strap two wheels onto a board so as to be able to ice skate during the summer) ever imagined that his little toy would spawn a leisure activity, an extreme sport and a global subculture…
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 January to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- On last Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00
- On last Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00
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BOULEVARD CLEMENCEAU
boulevard Clémenceau
LE HAVRE
FRANCE
76600
"Kant Bro, Kant Giz - Brittany in Full Costume"
From Saturday, June 14 2008 to Sunday, April 19 2009
Sailor's fashion…
This exhibition is dedicated to Brittany, and in particular historic Brittany with its unique and unusual costumes. A well known Breton aphorism stated: "a hundred countries, a hundred fashions" - each burg had its own traditional garb which was different from that of its neighbour.
This tour/expo will be an opportunity to discover the various garments of Breton country.
This exhibition is dedicated to Brittany, and in particular historic Brittany with its unique and unusual costumes. A well known Breton aphorism stated: "a hundred countries, a hundred fashions" - each burg had its own traditional garb which was different from that of its neighbour.
This tour/expo will be an opportunity to discover the various garments of Breton country.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 14 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October 2008 to Sunday 19 April 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00
- Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 2.5 €
- Until 18 years : Free
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 October 2008 to Sunday 19 April 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00
- Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 2.5 €
- Until 18 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 98 95 21 60 |
| Fax: | 02 98 95 89 69 |
| Email: | musee.breton@cg29.fr |
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MUSEE DEPARTEMENTAL BRETON
1
rue du Roi-Gradlon
Palais des Evêques
QUIMPER
FRANCE
29000
"Traces of Humanity, The Loire-Atlantique - from Prehistory to the Vikings"
From Saturday, March 15 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
The foundations of a city…
The Thomas Dobrée Archeological Museum in Nantes will for the duration of this exhibition become a gateway allowing you to travel back in time. Discover the history of Nantes and the region, from prehistory to the year one thousand.
From the apparition of humans to the first settlement, witness the birth and evolution of a city.
The Thomas Dobrée Archeological Museum in Nantes will for the duration of this exhibition become a gateway allowing you to travel back in time. Discover the history of Nantes and the region, from prehistory to the year one thousand.
From the apparition of humans to the first settlement, witness the birth and evolution of a city.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 15 March to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 1.5 €
- From Tuesday to Friday from 13:30 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 1.5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 40 71 03 50 |
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MUSEE ARCHEOLOGIQUE THOMAS DOBREE
18
rue Voltaire
NANTES
FRANCE
44000
"Septembre 11th 2001, a global moment"
From Friday, June 6 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
A story to commemorate the fallen.
This expo will be telling a story. The story of the World Trade Center; of an attack in 2001; of firemen and rescue workers and construction workers; of a police force and hospital workers; of the 2 700 people who lost their lives; and finally of the response that these events brought about…
These powerful themes are the very soul of this exhibition built on a collection of personal objects, pictures, films, testimonies and remains found amidst a mountain of rubble. The tale of rescue operations will be told through various things… Things that we all use in everyday life, objects, fragments, debris, a crooked steering wheel, a souvenir…
This expo will be telling a story. The story of the World Trade Center; of an attack in 2001; of firemen and rescue workers and construction workers; of a police force and hospital workers; of the 2 700 people who lost their lives; and finally of the response that these events brought about…
These powerful themes are the very soul of this exhibition built on a collection of personal objects, pictures, films, testimonies and remains found amidst a mountain of rubble. The tale of rescue operations will be told through various things… Things that we all use in everyday life, objects, fragments, debris, a crooked steering wheel, a souvenir…
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 6 June to Tuesday 11 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 12 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 5 €
Closed on 25 December
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 12 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 5 €
Closed on 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 06 06 47 |
| Fax: | 02 31 06 06 70 |
| Email: | presse2@memorial-caen.fr |
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MEMORIAL DE CAEN
esplanade Général-Eisenhower
BP 6261
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
"The Fantastic Bestiary"
From Thursday, March 13 2008 to Saturday, January 31 2009
The beast within the mind…
Discover a world of unicorns, dragons, giants, Krakens, griffins and so many more unimaginable imaginary creatures…
This exhibition will be a fascinating experience for young and old, a trip into the mindscapes of history's great civilisations. Don't miss out on this fantastic journey into a world like no other.
Discover a world of unicorns, dragons, giants, Krakens, griffins and so many more unimaginable imaginary creatures…
This exhibition will be a fascinating experience for young and old, a trip into the mindscapes of history's great civilisations. Don't miss out on this fantastic journey into a world like no other.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 July 2008 to Saturday 31 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 47 39 94 |
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| Email: | musee.vert@ville-lemans.fr |
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MUSEE VERT-VERON DE FORBONNAIS
204
avenue Jean-Jaurès
LE MANS
FRANCE
72100
"King Arthur: A Legend in the Making"
From Tuesday, July 15 2008 to Sunday, January 4 2009
The once and future king.
This first ever exhibition dedicated to the legend of King Arthur aims to retrace, understand and explain the mythology related to Arthur. This event boasts the prestigious "Exposition d'intérêt national" label (or "exhibition of interest to the nation") which is granted by the ministry of culture.
This legend is one if not the most important literary and artistic theme in European culture, and it has always been a highly-popular story. The Champs Libre exhibition aims to reveal the actual King arthur, the keystone of a veritable literary institution that blends magic, war and love… Aside the actual historical fact, this expo refers to old sources as much as contemporary adaptations, in order to better understand the birth of an almost universal legend.
Over 200 works linked to the myth will be on display, along with a number of historical and iconographical documents.
This first ever exhibition dedicated to the legend of King Arthur aims to retrace, understand and explain the mythology related to Arthur. This event boasts the prestigious "Exposition d'intérêt national" label (or "exhibition of interest to the nation") which is granted by the ministry of culture.
This legend is one if not the most important literary and artistic theme in European culture, and it has always been a highly-popular story. The Champs Libre exhibition aims to reveal the actual King arthur, the keystone of a veritable literary institution that blends magic, war and love… Aside the actual historical fact, this expo refers to old sources as much as contemporary adaptations, in order to better understand the birth of an almost universal legend.
Over 200 works linked to the myth will be on display, along with a number of historical and iconographical documents.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 15 July 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- Tuesday from 12:00 to 21:00
- From Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 3 €
Closed on 1 January, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- Tuesday from 12:00 to 21:00
- From Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 3 €
Closed on 1 January, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 23 40 66 70 |
| Fax: | 02 23 40 66 94 |
| Email: | museebzh@leschampslibres.fr |
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LES CHAMPS LIBRES - MUSEE DE BRETAGNE
cours des Alliés
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
"From Megalodons to Catsharks: Sharks off our Shores"
From Tuesday, April 1 2008 to Wednesday, November 12 2008
Jaws: a nefarious myth debunked.
With Rob Stewart's recent film production, Sharkwater, there has been a revival of the public interest in these fascinating creatures. The Channel General Council has thus put together this latest exhibition, Du mégalodon à la roussette, requins de nos côtes , at the Maritime museum in Tatihou.
To the average member of the public, sharks are bad news… Yet, far from this common misconception, the exhibition attempts to shine a more positive light on a creature that has gone from prehistoric predator to being the prey of modern humans.
With Rob Stewart's recent film production, Sharkwater, there has been a revival of the public interest in these fascinating creatures. The Channel General Council has thus put together this latest exhibition, Du mégalodon à la roussette, requins de nos côtes , at the Maritime museum in Tatihou.
To the average member of the public, sharks are bad news… Yet, far from this common misconception, the exhibition attempts to shine a more positive light on a creature that has gone from prehistoric predator to being the prey of modern humans.
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 54 33 33 |
| Fax: | 02 33 54 33 47 |
| Email: | ile.tatihou@cg50.fr |
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MUSEE MARITIME DE L’ILE-DE-TAHITOU
Ile tatihou
SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE
FRANCE
50550
"Walking on the Ocean Floor"
From Saturday, February 2 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Down in the crushing depths where man has no place…
A new attraction is available for visitors of the Cité de la Mer. From February 2nd, you can enjoy this fantastic experience thanks to cutting-edge 3D-animation and simulator technology: discover the abyss from the point of view of a submarine surrounded by deep-sea creatures!
From there you can enjoy an hour-long virtual tour… Open your eyes and admire the riches of Neptune's Kingdom!
A new attraction is available for visitors of the Cité de la Mer. From February 2nd, you can enjoy this fantastic experience thanks to cutting-edge 3D-animation and simulator technology: discover the abyss from the point of view of a submarine surrounded by deep-sea creatures!
From there you can enjoy an hour-long virtual tour… Open your eyes and admire the riches of Neptune's Kingdom!
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 2 February to Sunday 9 March 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Monday 10 March to Friday 4 April 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 5 April to Monday 30 June 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Tuesday 1 July to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 19:00
From Monday 1 to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 to Friday 24 October 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 5 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 18 November to Sunday 7 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Monday 8 to Sunday 14 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 20 to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
Closed on 25 December
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Monday 10 March to Friday 4 April 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 5 April to Monday 30 June 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Tuesday 1 July to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 19:00
From Monday 1 to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 to Friday 24 October 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 5 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 18 November to Sunday 7 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Monday 8 to Sunday 14 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 December 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 20 to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
Closed on 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 20 26 26 |
| Fax: | 02 33 20 26 27 |
| Email: | informations@citedelamer.com |
| Website: |
LA CITE DE LA MER
Gare Maritime Transatlantique
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
Guided Tour of Lisieux
From Saturday, July 5 2008 to Saturday, November 15 2008
Organised by the Lisieux tourism office and the Pays d'art et d'histoire du Pays d'Auge, these guided tours last approximately 1hr30mins. Guides are licensed by the Ministry of Culture.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 5 to Thursday 10 July 2008 :
- Thursday and Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00
From Thursday 7 to Thursday 21 August 2008 :
- Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00
On Saturday 23 August 2008 :
- Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00
On Saturday 15 November 2008 :
- Saturday from 14:30 to 16:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- From 12 to 18 years : 2.5 €
- Unemployed : 2.5 €
- Students : 2.5 €
- Thursday and Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00
From Thursday 7 to Thursday 21 August 2008 :
- Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00
On Saturday 23 August 2008 :
- Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00
On Saturday 15 November 2008 :
- Saturday from 14:30 to 16:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- From 12 to 18 years : 2.5 €
- Unemployed : 2.5 €
- Students : 2.5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 48 18 10 |
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OFFICE DE TOURISME
rue d'Alençon
LISIEUX
FRANCE
14100
"Paper Madness"
From Thursday, May 1 2008 to Friday, October 31 2008
Paper, the whole story…
This workshop will be taking place in the Templars' chapel - more than a museum, it is a journey into history. "For graphic arts in the Clisson valley" ("Pour les arts graphiques en Vallée de Clisson") deals with the history and tradition of printing and graphic creation on the banks of the Seine. Young and old will be able to learn about printing techniques thanks to this fascinating initiation.
This will be a learning journey into the past, full of fun, laughter, and fascinating historical facts.
This workshop will be taking place in the Templars' chapel - more than a museum, it is a journey into history. "For graphic arts in the Clisson valley" ("Pour les arts graphiques en Vallée de Clisson") deals with the history and tradition of printing and graphic creation on the banks of the Seine. Young and old will be able to learn about printing techniques thanks to this fascinating initiation.
This will be a learning journey into the past, full of fun, laughter, and fascinating historical facts.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 2 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Children until 7 years : Free
- Reduced price : 3.2 €
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Children until 7 years : Free
- Reduced price : 3.2 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 40 54 02 95 |
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LA CHAPELLE DES TEMPLIERS
impasse de la commanderie
CLISSON
FRANCE
44190
"Like Glass seen through the Sun - about Raymond Hains"
From Thursday, June 19 2008 to Tuesday, November 11 2008
An homage.
Raymond Hains was already displaying his work at the Pays de la Loire Contemporary Art Fund (FRAC) in 1998. His photographs and digital works were gathered under the heading "Lemot passe a travers" ("Words pass through it") which was dedicated to François-Frédéric Lemot, a major sculptor.
The FRAC is today home to an impressive collection of works signed by Hains. The Director of the FRAC, Laurence Gateau, has decided to organise this homage in 2008, a decade after the original exhibition. This latest exhibition, "Comme le Verre à travers le Soleil, Autour de Raymond Hains”, aims to shed a new light on the works of Raymond Hains.
Raymond Hains was already displaying his work at the Pays de la Loire Contemporary Art Fund (FRAC) in 1998. His photographs and digital works were gathered under the heading "Lemot passe a travers" ("Words pass through it") which was dedicated to François-Frédéric Lemot, a major sculptor.
The FRAC is today home to an impressive collection of works signed by Hains. The Director of the FRAC, Laurence Gateau, has decided to organise this homage in 2008, a decade after the original exhibition. This latest exhibition, "Comme le Verre à travers le Soleil, Autour de Raymond Hains”, aims to shed a new light on the works of Raymond Hains.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 19 June to Tuesday 11 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Free
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 28 01 50 00 |
| Fax: | 02 28 01 57 67 |
| Email: | fracdespaysdelaloire@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
FONDS REGIONAL D ART CONTEMPORAIN DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE
La Fleuriaye
CARQUEFOU
FRANCE
44470
Henri Salesse, exhibition - Investigating Defective Habitat -
From Saturday, September 20 2008 to Saturday, December 20 2008
Pictures from beyond the grave…
By looking through some 3 000 photographs of the reconstruction process in Normandy in the two post-war decades, researchers at the National Archives came across a small goldmine of documentary material… Dealing with two areas in particular, Rouen and Petit-Quevilly, these pictures amazed historians for their Atget-like precision and a humaneness comparable to that of Doisneau.
Forgotten in the archives of the ancient Ministry of Reconstruction and Urbanism, these pictures are the subject of a major exhibition split over both towns (Rouen and Petit-Quevilly) displaying 120 modern 30x30 prints based on the original negatives.
By looking through some 3 000 photographs of the reconstruction process in Normandy in the two post-war decades, researchers at the National Archives came across a small goldmine of documentary material… Dealing with two areas in particular, Rouen and Petit-Quevilly, these pictures amazed historians for their Atget-like precision and a humaneness comparable to that of Doisneau.
Forgotten in the archives of the ancient Ministry of Reconstruction and Urbanism, these pictures are the subject of a major exhibition split over both towns (Rouen and Petit-Quevilly) displaying 120 modern 30x30 prints based on the original negatives.
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 70 20 21 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | didiermouchel@poleimagehn.com |
| Website: |
GALERIE PHOTO DU POLE IMAGE HAUTE-NORMANDIE
15
rue de la Chaine
ROUEN
FRANCE
76000
- 20th Century Collections of the Evreux museum -
From Saturday, April 26 2008 to Sunday, October 19 2008
A century of variety, a century of beauty.
Delve into the heart of an artistic golden age, the rich and varied 20th century, through this significant collection of paintings, sculptures, photos and drawings put together by the Evreux museum.
Aside the actual exhibition, it is interesting to notice the sharp contrast between the "bishopric" architecture of the edifice and the refinement of the artwork within. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic vision of the trends and movements of 20th century art, all the while touring a beautiful historic edifice (listed since 1907).
Delve into the heart of an artistic golden age, the rich and varied 20th century, through this significant collection of paintings, sculptures, photos and drawings put together by the Evreux museum.
Aside the actual exhibition, it is interesting to notice the sharp contrast between the "bishopric" architecture of the edifice and the refinement of the artwork within. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic vision of the trends and movements of 20th century art, all the while touring a beautiful historic edifice (listed since 1907).
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 26 April to Sunday 19 October 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- On first Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
- On first Sunday of the month from 14:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 1 €
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- On first Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
- On first Sunday of the month from 14:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Free
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4 €
- Reduced price : 1 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 31 81 90 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | musee.evreux@free.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DE L ANCIEN EVECHE
6
rue Charles-Corbeau
EVREUX
FRANCE
27000
- 1908-2008, Developmenf of the Rouen-Normandy Tourism Office - exhibition
From Tuesday, April 1 2008 to Friday, January 23 2009
Rouen's history laid out for you.
This exhibition will reveal the development of Rouen during the course of a century. Major events, cultural events… Discover a panoramic view of the "museum-city" over the years, and see how it was transformed from the early century until the present day.
This exhibition will reveal the development of Rouen during the course of a century. Major events, cultural events… Discover a panoramic view of the "museum-city" over the years, and see how it was transformed from the early century until the present day.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 April 2008 to Friday 23 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- From Tuesday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 08 32 40 |
| Fax: | 02 32 08 32 44 |
| Email: | ybugeon-tourisme@rouen.fr |
| Website: |
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE ROUEN
25
place de la Cathédrale
ROUEN
FRANCE
76000
"Gothic Masterpieces in Normandy"
From Saturday, June 14 2008 to Sunday, November 2 2008
Normady goes Goth-style…
This exhibition was timed for the inauguration of the new Salles des Ramparts ("Ramparts Hall") of the Normandy museum. "Chefs-d'œuvre du Gothique en Normandie" is dedicated to Gothic art in Normandy, and in particular local art production as can be found ornamenting Medieval monuments.
This relatively unknown period will be revealed to the public thanks to decorative sculptures and monuments throughout the five counties of the Normandy region. This exhibition will represent the largest concentration of Normandy art and sculpture in history.
This exhibition was timed for the inauguration of the new Salles des Ramparts ("Ramparts Hall") of the Normandy museum. "Chefs-d'œuvre du Gothique en Normandie" is dedicated to Gothic art in Normandy, and in particular local art production as can be found ornamenting Medieval monuments.
This relatively unknown period will be revealed to the public thanks to decorative sculptures and monuments throughout the five counties of the Normandy region. This exhibition will represent the largest concentration of Normandy art and sculpture in history.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 14 June to Sunday 2 November 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 5 €
- From Wednesday to Monday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 30 47 60 |
| Fax: | 02 31 30 47 69 |
| Email: | mdn@ville-caen.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DE NORMANDIE
Château de Caen
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
Sacred Music and Organ Festival
From Friday, September 5 2008 to Sunday, October 19 2008
Sacred organ…
Organs are always associated with churches, celebration and sacred music. For this reason, the inauguration of the new organ at the Evreux cathedral in September 2007 has been turned into a full-scale festival! Come experience this homage to a mighty, historic instrument.
Dedicated to the great composers of yore, this festival will delight all those interested in church music, religious hymns, or simply quality music.
Organs are always associated with churches, celebration and sacred music. For this reason, the inauguration of the new organ at the Evreux cathedral in September 2007 has been turned into a full-scale festival! Come experience this homage to a mighty, historic instrument.
Dedicated to the great composers of yore, this festival will delight all those interested in church music, religious hymns, or simply quality music.
Opening Times & Prices
On Friday 5 September 2008 :
- Friday from 20:30 to 22:30
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 18 €
- - Reduced price : 14 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 13 €
- - Until 11 years : 11.5 €
- - Familly rate : 16 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 16 €
On Sunday 21 September 2008 :
- Sunday from 17:00 to 19:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 14 €
- - Reduced price : 10 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 9 €
- - Until 11 years : 7.5 €
- - Familly rate : 12 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 12 €
On Friday 3 October 2008 :
- Friday from 20:30 to 22:30
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 14 €
- - Reduced price : 10 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 9 €
- - Until 11 years : 7.5 €
- - Familly rate : 12 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 12 €
On Sunday 19 October 2008 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 17:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 11 €
- - Reduced price : 7 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 6.5 €
- - Until 11 years : 4.5 €
- - Familly rate : 9 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 9 €
- Friday from 20:30 to 22:30
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 18 €
- - Reduced price : 14 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 13 €
- - Until 11 years : 11.5 €
- - Familly rate : 16 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 16 €
On Sunday 21 September 2008 :
- Sunday from 17:00 to 19:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 14 €
- - Reduced price : 10 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 9 €
- - Until 11 years : 7.5 €
- - Familly rate : 12 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 12 €
On Friday 3 October 2008 :
- Friday from 20:30 to 22:30
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 14 €
- - Reduced price : 10 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 9 €
- - Until 11 years : 7.5 €
- - Familly rate : 12 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 12 €
On Sunday 19 October 2008 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 17:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 11 €
- - Reduced price : 7 €
- - From 12 to 18 years : 6.5 €
- - Until 11 years : 4.5 €
- - Familly rate : 9 €
- - Group rates (adults) : 9 €
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CATHEDRALE NOTRE-DAME D EVREUX
rue Charles-Corbeau
EVREUX
FRANCE
27000
"Sculptures in a Park"
From Sunday, June 1 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Just around the château corner…
These works are an illustration of the evolution of sculpture. Each is a step in the progress of modern and contemporary sculpture either because of aesthetic choices, or because of the materials used. These works are obviously an important addition the the museum's collections, but more importantly they represent an arresting scene, an artistic surprise for the wanderers and visitors passing by…
These works are an illustration of the evolution of sculpture. Each is a step in the progress of modern and contemporary sculpture either because of aesthetic choices, or because of the materials used. These works are obviously an important addition the the museum's collections, but more importantly they represent an arresting scene, an artistic surprise for the wanderers and visitors passing by…
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 1 June to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 08:30 to 21:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- Everyday, from 08:30 to 21:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
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| Email: | mdn@ville-caen.fr |
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CHATEAU DE CAEN
porte des Champs
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
- Risk - exhibition
From Friday, September 19 2008 to Friday, October 31 2008
Making images…
Risk is a confrontation between five artists chosen by the director of La Criée arts centre - the criteria were the quality and diversity of painted works, sculptures and installations.
Each creation is specific to one artist, some are even opposed to each other. Yet, overall, they work together to show strong dualities that have permeated the aesthetic and political worlds, such as Destitution/Power, Solid/Fragile, Consistent/Weakening, Success/Failure.
Risk is a confrontation between five artists chosen by the director of La Criée arts centre - the criteria were the quality and diversity of painted works, sculptures and installations.
Each creation is specific to one artist, some are even opposed to each other. Yet, overall, they work together to show strong dualities that have permeated the aesthetic and political worlds, such as Destitution/Power, Solid/Fragile, Consistent/Weakening, Success/Failure.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 19 September to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- From Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 19:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 23 62 25 10 |
| Fax: | 02 23 62 25 19 |
| Email: | la-criee@ville-rennes.fr |
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LA CRIEE - CENTRE D ART CONTEMPORAIN
place Honoré-Commeurec
RENNES
FRANCE
35000
"Atelier 3, transpositions, tapestries, 1972-2008"
From Friday, June 27 2008 to Sunday, November 2 2008
Contemporary tapestry…
Atelier 3 ("Workshop 3") was formed in Paris in 1972, in the midst of the Nouvelle Tapisserie movement. Three figures were behind this creation: Frédérique Bachellerie, Peter Schönwald and Michel Slaghenauffi (who left the group in 1978).
Over 700 tapestries have been made in the past 30 years in the confines of this workshop, with over 70 artists collaborating with Atelier 3. These include Man Ray, whose "Revolving Doors" spawned 10 tapestries, but also Corneille, Jorn-Wemaëre, Lindström, Arman, Combas and Downing...
Aside the artwork itself, the workshop members have been researching innovative and sometimes unsettling materials and techniques to apply to their artwork. Always open to new and difficult projects, they are very much in tune with contemporary creation in their field.
Atelier 3 ("Workshop 3") was formed in Paris in 1972, in the midst of the Nouvelle Tapisserie movement. Three figures were behind this creation: Frédérique Bachellerie, Peter Schönwald and Michel Slaghenauffi (who left the group in 1978).
Over 700 tapestries have been made in the past 30 years in the confines of this workshop, with over 70 artists collaborating with Atelier 3. These include Man Ray, whose "Revolving Doors" spawned 10 tapestries, but also Corneille, Jorn-Wemaëre, Lindström, Arman, Combas and Downing...
Aside the artwork itself, the workshop members have been researching innovative and sometimes unsettling materials and techniques to apply to their artwork. Always open to new and difficult projects, they are very much in tune with contemporary creation in their field.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 27 June to Sunday 28 September 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:30
From Tuesday 30 September to Sunday 2 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 4 €
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:30
From Tuesday 30 September to Sunday 2 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 4 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 41 24 18 45 |
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MUSEE JEAN LURCAT ET DE LA TAPISSERIE CONTEMPORAINE
4
boulevard Arago
ANGERS
FRANCE
49000
"Machines on the Island"
From Friday, July 4 2008 to Sunday, January 4 2009
What dreams may come…
"Machines on the Island" (Les Machines de l'Ile) is indeed a mysterious concept... It involves massive animals, creatures of the savana or the ocean depths, appearing suddenly in the middle of the city, as if one's daydreams had crossed over into reality…
You will not have to imagine this, because it has been imagined for you. These giant wood and metal creatures will be there, palpable, more real than ever. Evidently, a discussion will be organised to explain the process of creation and to introduce the team of artists/engineers.
This fantastic event is signed François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice working with the famed Royal de Luxe company!
"Machines on the Island" (Les Machines de l'Ile) is indeed a mysterious concept... It involves massive animals, creatures of the savana or the ocean depths, appearing suddenly in the middle of the city, as if one's daydreams had crossed over into reality…
You will not have to imagine this, because it has been imagined for you. These giant wood and metal creatures will be there, palpable, more real than ever. Evidently, a discussion will be organised to explain the process of creation and to introduce the team of artists/engineers.
This fantastic event is signed François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice working with the famed Royal de Luxe company!
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 4 July to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 20:00
From Tuesday 2 September to Friday 24 October 2008 :
- From Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 5 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
From Thursday 6 November to Friday 19 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 20 December 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Reduced price : 4.5 €
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 20:00
From Tuesday 2 September to Friday 24 October 2008 :
- From Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 5 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
From Thursday 6 November to Friday 19 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 20 December 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Reduced price : 4.5 €
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
Event Contact Information
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SITE DES MACHINES DE L ILE
boulevard Léon-Bureau
Anciens Chantiers Navals - Ile de Nantes
NANTES
FRANCE
44000
"Ouessant throughout history: 20 years of archeological digs in Mez Notariou"
From Thursday, September 27 2007 to Wednesday, September 30 2009
Digging into the past…
For 20 years now, archaeological research has been taking place at Mez Notario, located at the centre of the Isle of Ouessant. The excavation site, managed by Jean-Paul Le Bihan, director of the Finistère Centre for Archaeological Research (CRAF), required 400 professional and volunteer diggers to help bring to light many fascinating details about the origin of Ouessant.
The Armoric Regional Natural Park and the CRAF have organized an exhibit which retraces the history of the digs at Mez Notario to be presented at the Museum of Phares and Balises ("Lighthouses and Beacons"). Numerous objects, scale models and preparation materials will be on display. Visitors will be able to easily reconstruct the history of this fascinating island by visiting the site.
For 20 years now, archaeological research has been taking place at Mez Notario, located at the centre of the Isle of Ouessant. The excavation site, managed by Jean-Paul Le Bihan, director of the Finistère Centre for Archaeological Research (CRAF), required 400 professional and volunteer diggers to help bring to light many fascinating details about the origin of Ouessant.
The Armoric Regional Natural Park and the CRAF have organized an exhibit which retraces the history of the digs at Mez Notario to be presented at the Museum of Phares and Balises ("Lighthouses and Beacons"). Numerous objects, scale models and preparation materials will be on display. Visitors will be able to easily reconstruct the history of this fascinating island by visiting the site.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 27 September 2007 to Wednesday 30 September 2009 :
- From Thursday to Sunday from 10:30 to 18:30
- From Thursday to Sunday from 10:30 to 18:30
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 98 48 80 70 |
| Fax: | 02 98 48 80 70 |
| Email: | contact@pnr-armorique.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DES PHARES ET BALISES
route départementale 81
Phare du Créac'h
OUESSANT
FRANCE
29242
Saint-Vincent Rendez-vous
From Sunday, April 27 2008 to Sunday, October 26 2008
An artist's square, Paris-style.
Once again this year the place Saint-Vincent, opposite the church of the same name in one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods, will become Montmartre in Le Havre... For one magical Sunday, a number of regional amateur painters will come to expose their work, to paint right there on the spot and sell their creations.
Once again this year the place Saint-Vincent, opposite the church of the same name in one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods, will become Montmartre in Le Havre... For one magical Sunday, a number of regional amateur painters will come to expose their work, to paint right there on the spot and sell their creations.
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 27 April to Sunday 26 October 2008 :
- On first Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 18:00
- On first Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 18:00
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RUE BONNE SANTE
rue Bonne Santé
LE HAVRE
FRANCE
76600
"Bayeux Porcelain"
From Sunday, June 1 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Fragile, but worthwhile art.
This fascinating exhibition deals with the history of porcelain production in Bayeux, some of the highest quality in the world!
The Porcelaine de Bayeux expo is a sort of grand retrospective based on the immense collections of Michel J. Morlent and Ginette Aulombard-Morlent. Expect to see some magnificent pieces!
This fascinating exhibition deals with the history of porcelain production in Bayeux, some of the highest quality in the world!
The Porcelaine de Bayeux expo is a sort of grand retrospective based on the immense collections of Michel J. Morlent and Ginette Aulombard-Morlent. Expect to see some magnificent pieces!
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 1 June to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
From Tuesday 1 July to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 19:00
From Monday 1 September to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.5 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
From Tuesday 1 July to Sunday 31 August 2008 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 19:00
From Monday 1 September to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.5 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 92 14 21 |
| Fax: | 02 31 21 91 84 |
| Email: | barongerard@mairie-bayeux.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DU BARON GERARD
place de la Liberté
Hôtel du Doyen, rue Lambert Leforestier
BAYEUX
FRANCE
14400
- Crinolines et paire de claques - exposition
From Saturday, May 31 2008 to Sunday, November 30 2008
Face to face with abstract meaning…
To visit an art exhibition is to be confronted with a wholly different and very personal vision of the world.
Sometimes, you just won't get it... Some contemporary artists prime theme and discourse over the actual artwork. Yet, an exhibition is always an opportunity to be moved, intrigued, enchanted…
One has to keep an open mind. Thankfully for the public, there is nothing to lose - the one taking risks is the artist as he puts his inner-self in the spotlight for the world to see.
To visit an art exhibition is to be confronted with a wholly different and very personal vision of the world.
Sometimes, you just won't get it... Some contemporary artists prime theme and discourse over the actual artwork. Yet, an exhibition is always an opportunity to be moved, intrigued, enchanted…
One has to keep an open mind. Thankfully for the public, there is nothing to lose - the one taking risks is the artist as he puts his inner-self in the spotlight for the world to see.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 31 May to Sunday 30 November 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Free
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 28 31 99 |
| Fax: | 02 35 29 06 55 |
| Email: | musee@ville-fecamp.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEE DES TERRE NEUVAS ET DE LA PECHE
27
boulevard Albert Ier
FECAMP
FRANCE
76400
Philippe Guesdon, figurative exhibition - Knotted Paintings
From Friday, February 15 2008 to Monday, January 5 2009
Art comes full circle…
Originality guaranteed! Philippe Guesdon blends colours with wool thread or paper, his creations always being located in the most unheard-of places... Guesdon always knows how to add value to his contemporary artwork.
This latest piece revolves around the concept of the wheel and of the "labyrinthine machine"…
Originality guaranteed! Philippe Guesdon blends colours with wool thread or paper, his creations always being located in the most unheard-of places... Guesdon always knows how to add value to his contemporary artwork.
This latest piece revolves around the concept of the wheel and of the "labyrinthine machine"…
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 74 35 35 |
| Fax: | 02 35 74 58 45 |
| Email: | |
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MUSEE INDUSTRIEL DE LA CORDERIE VALOIS
185
route de Dieppe
NOTRE DAME DE BONDEVILLE
FRANCE
76960
"Times of Leisure: American Paintings"
From Tuesday, April 1 2008 to Friday, October 31 2008
Leisure for all, as far as the eye can see…
In the latter half of the 19th century, the USA much like the rest of the Western world knew unprecedented industrial and economic development.
The kind of artwork known as "genre works" became immensely popular in this era due to the rapid growth of the middle class. Artists, most of which identified with or belonged to this social group, began to depict a world of women and children, playing, sewing, and lazing around in eternally blooming flower gardens…
American painters were no different from their European contemporaries - they depicted the (often laughable) activities of this "golden age".
Sixty or so paintings, drawings and engravings from the Terra Foundation for American Art will give us a description of one of the most interesting inventions of our era: leisure activities…
In the latter half of the 19th century, the USA much like the rest of the Western world knew unprecedented industrial and economic development.
The kind of artwork known as "genre works" became immensely popular in this era due to the rapid growth of the middle class. Artists, most of which identified with or belonged to this social group, began to depict a world of women and children, playing, sewing, and lazing around in eternally blooming flower gardens…
American painters were no different from their European contemporaries - they depicted the (often laughable) activities of this "golden age".
Sixty or so paintings, drawings and engravings from the Terra Foundation for American Art will give us a description of one of the most interesting inventions of our era: leisure activities…
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 April to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5.5 €
- Reduced price : 3 €
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5.5 €
- Reduced price : 3 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 51 94 65 |
| Fax: | 02 32 51 94 67 |
| Email: | contact@maag.org |
| Website: |
MUSEE D ART AMERICAIN
99
rue Claude-Monet
GIVERNY
FRANCE
27620
- Family Portraits - Exhibition
From Monday, September 15 2008 to Monday, December 15 2008
Admire portraits from the ages.
The Maison de l'Armateur in Le Havre will be presenting a collection of portraits that are intimately linked to the building itself. The Foache family, owner of the house until 1836, married into the Begouen Demeaux family, and both are the subjects of some excellent portraits signed Alexandre Roslin and Guillaume Voiriot.
The Maison de l'Armateur in Le Havre will be presenting a collection of portraits that are intimately linked to the building itself. The Foache family, owner of the house until 1836, married into the Begouen Demeaux family, and both are the subjects of some excellent portraits signed Alexandre Roslin and Guillaume Voiriot.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 15 September to Monday 15 December 2008 :
- From Friday to Tuesday from 11:00 to 18:00
- Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
- From Friday to Tuesday from 11:00 to 18:00
- Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 19 09 85 |
| Fax: | 02 35 26 76 69 |
| Email: | Maison.armateur@ville-lehavre.fr |
| Website: |
MAISON DE L ARMATEUR
3
quai de l'île
LE HAVRE
FRANCE
76600
"Gorillas"
From Friday, February 15 2008 to Sunday, February 1 2009
Gorillas in today's world.
The Museum of Natural History in Nantes, working together with the Rennes Espace des sciences and the Palais de la découverte, is organising an expo dedicated to the king of primates, the elusive, mysterious gorilla.
This animal, born out of the African forest, is an important symbol for many faiths and religious systems. The exhibition will be broken into two sections, both of which attempt to reveal the true nature of these fascinating creatures.
Five themes underpin this event: "Brute or BFG (Big Friendly Giant)?"; "Gorilla and man, a common heritage"; "Gorillas and the tropical forest"; "Watching Gorillas"; and finally "Gorillas in Danger".
This last theme will be a stepping stone onto the next section of the exhibition which aims to discuss what is affecting the life and habitat of the gorilla and what the future holds for this awe-inspiring animal.
The Museum of Natural History in Nantes, working together with the Rennes Espace des sciences and the Palais de la découverte, is organising an expo dedicated to the king of primates, the elusive, mysterious gorilla.
This animal, born out of the African forest, is an important symbol for many faiths and religious systems. The exhibition will be broken into two sections, both of which attempt to reveal the true nature of these fascinating creatures.
Five themes underpin this event: "Brute or BFG (Big Friendly Giant)?"; "Gorilla and man, a common heritage"; "Gorillas and the tropical forest"; "Watching Gorillas"; and finally "Gorillas in Danger".
This last theme will be a stepping stone onto the next section of the exhibition which aims to discuss what is affecting the life and habitat of the gorilla and what the future holds for this awe-inspiring animal.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 15 February 2008 to Sunday 1 February 2009 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 18:00
Closed on 1 January, 24 March, 1 May, 1 May, 8 May, 12 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 18:00
Closed on 1 January, 24 March, 1 May, 1 May, 8 May, 12 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 40 99 26 20 |
| Fax: | 02 51 84 01 91 |
| Email: | museum.sciences@mairie-nantes.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEUM D HISTOIRE NATURELLE DE NANTES
12
rue Voltaire
NANTES
FRANCE
44000
"The Little Breton in Malicorne"
From Wednesday, June 4 2008 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
A unique folklore…
The Espace Faïence, in collaboration with the Breton museum (musée départemental breton) is organising an exhibition dedicated to Breton history.
The round hats, the "bigoud" headdresses, clogs and other "Bretoneries"… Born from a particular phase in 19th-century Breton decorative arts, these are the elements of an imaginary vision that makes up the collective Breton culture.
Le Petit Breton à Malicorne is about a unique and fascinating folklore. The exhibition draws from the works of Hippolyte Lalaisse, and the famous Breton icon created by Léon Pouplard.
The Espace Faïence, in collaboration with the Breton museum (musée départemental breton) is organising an exhibition dedicated to Breton history.
The round hats, the "bigoud" headdresses, clogs and other "Bretoneries"… Born from a particular phase in 19th-century Breton decorative arts, these are the elements of an imaginary vision that makes up the collective Breton culture.
Le Petit Breton à Malicorne is about a unique and fascinating folklore. The exhibition draws from the works of Hippolyte Lalaisse, and the famous Breton icon created by Léon Pouplard.
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 4 June to Friday 31 October 2008 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 19:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 31 December 2008 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 19:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 43 48 07 17 |
| Fax: | 02 43 48 07 18 |
| Email: | espacefaience@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
ESPACE FAIENCE
10
rue Victor-Hugo
MALICORNE-SUR-SARTHE
FRANCE
72270
"Felines"
From Saturday, May 17 2008 to Sunday, October 26 2008
Miaouw?
Here is an exhibition with definite character, a real savage presence… You might (hopefully not literally) bump into lions, tigers, leopards and other big cats including rare species such as snow panthers, lynx's, etc.
This beautiful collection of photographs is a great way to witness these graceful killers from a safe distance.
Here is an exhibition with definite character, a real savage presence… You might (hopefully not literally) bump into lions, tigers, leopards and other big cats including rare species such as snow panthers, lynx's, etc.
This beautiful collection of photographs is a great way to witness these graceful killers from a safe distance.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 17 May to Sunday 26 October 2008 :
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 41 37 28 |
| Fax: | 02 35 42 12 40 |
| Email: | Museum@ville-lehavre.fr |
| Website: |
MUSEUM D HISTOIRE NATURELLE
place du Vieux-Marché
LE HAVRE
FRANCE
76600
Place des Lices Market, Rennes
From Wednesday, December 1 2004 to Wednesday, December 31 2008
Shop inside an architectural masterpiece.
Architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot was responsible for the two market halls in the Place des Lices.
The two constructions are the very qui
Architect Jean-Baptiste Martenot was responsible for the two market halls in the Place des Lices.
The two constructions are the very qui