Vouvant Village of Painters

Vouvant Village of Painters April to October 2026

In Vouvant, art can be discovered at the turn of a cobbled lane, behind a half-open door and above all in the Nave of the church.

Throughout the summer months, painters, sculptors and craftspeople open their studios and invite visitors to explore a veritable artists’ village in the heart of one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages.

Exhibitions, meetings, contemporary creations and artistic walks punctuate this cultural adventure between heritage and inspiration.

Download the 2026 programme3MB

Focus on 2026 programming

20May

Salon Mélusin'Art - Vouvant Village de Peintres

3Jun

Exposition Vouvant'Art - Vouvant Village de Peintres

22Jun

Exposition Blondeau - Vouvant Village de Peintres

13Jul

Exposition Maguy Héraud et Diane - Vouvant Village de Peintres

3Aug

Exposition Kaviar et sa tapisserie de Bayeux - Vouvant Village de Peintres

22Aug

Salon Mélusin'Or - Vouvant Village de Peintres

14Sep

Salon de la Sculpture - Vouvant Village de Peintres

The Route des Ateliers

An artistic stroll through the heart of the village

Leaving from the Tourist Office near the Tour Mélusine, set off to discover a dozen or so artists’ studios, galleries and boutiques dotted around the village.

As you wander through the narrow streets, you’ll come across painters, sculptors, mosaicists, ceramists and craftspeople opening the doors to their creative worlds. Every stop here is a new encounter, every workshop a new exploration.

Download the "Route des Ateliers" map2MB

About the exhibitions

Rates

Entrance to the exhibitions in the nave and village is free.

Meeting place

Main exhibitions located in the Théodelin nave (Vouvant church).

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Parking

Small car park between the church and the Mairie.
2 larger car parks 150 metres away: place du Bail (tour Mélusine) and rue Théodelin (salle des fêtes).
Large car park 600 metres away: Château Neuf car park (near the motorhome park).

About the organiser

For over 20 years, the Vouvant Village de Peintres association has been bringing contemporary art to life in the heart of the medieval town through exhibitions, fairs and artistic encounters open to all. From April to October, it transforms the village into a veritable open-air gallery, showcasing the artists and craftspeople who make Vouvant’s creative heart beat faster.

www.vouvantvillagedepeintres.com