Fancy a contemplative stroll or a manual activity?
Fill up on artistic discoveries in the Pays de Valois. Start with a visit to an art gallery or a remarkable garden dotted with unique works, and continue the experience by awakening the artist in you by creating your own work from scratch.
Visit the Bourdin Gallery
Artist Maryline Bourdin recently set up her gallery in the Maison Joseph II in Ermenonville, where she invites you to discover her art. After a first residency at the Château d'Ermenonville, she decided to make the village her playground. As an art gallery and living space, the artist offers workshops and visual arts classes, where she provides all the materials for a moment of creativity. Walkers and local residents are invited to share an artistic moment; the gallery is also open to children. Information: every Wednesday and Saturday – 06 32 40 53 50
mosaic workshop
Sandrine welcomes you to her workshop in Fresnoy-le-Luat, where she handcrafts silver and brass jewelry. In a warm, rural setting, a small group will help you discover the joys of crafting in a mosaic workshop and take home your own creations. Mosaics are this artist's first passion, which she will happily share, along with all the secrets of successful creation: patience and love! For more information, visit dinemozaic@yahoo.fr or call 06 14 37 76 81.
Explore the Dungeon of Vez
An emblematic site of the region thanks to its history and well-preserved architecture, the Donjon de Vez also became a venue dedicated to contemporary art in 1987. Sculptures and unique works adorn the remarkable garden surrounding the Chapel. Whether you're on your own or accompanied by the artists in residence, discover the history of this site. Every summer, a temporary exhibition showcases the owner's permanent collection.
Come and discover the Dungeon and its exhibitions: in June, September, and October, open Saturdays and Sundays. In July and August, open every day from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Drawing in Ermenonville
Immerse yourself in an artist's studio on the edge of the Ermenonville forest and let yourself be inspired by the surrounding nature during a drawing or watercolor class led by Myriam Baudin, a modern artist from the "neo pop" family. In the heart of her intimate studio open to nature, Myriam helps you explore your artistic potential and play with colors and shapes. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. More information at 06 31 12 07 43
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