-
Jardin des Cinq Sens: Yvoire’s magical lakeside garden
A brief history of a special French medieval garden on the banks of Lake Geneva in Haute-Savoie
-
‘Village of cats’ in southern France is inspired by an old legend
Story of a young girl and her kittens has influenced the architecture of La Romieu, classified one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France
-
When and why do we say c'est la sardine qui a bouché le port de Marseille?
Marseille, a ship, a very big sardine, and a stereotype
Forest museum brings in visitors en route to plage
Apark to explore for its contemporary art display is the Forêt d’Art Contemporain in the Landes de Gascogne regional park.
It features 22 art pieces, like an outdoor museum within a forest.
It can take up to three days to see all the works, as they cover three of the park’s areas between the Bassin d’Arcachon and Mont-de-Marsan.
There is a map to follow but, from a huge wooden upside-down table to coloured installations and statues, it is difficult to miss them.
The art forest celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and 10 new installations are planned.
Director Lydie Palaric said: “The objective was to have a revival in this area, which people often pass by without stopping on their way to the beach or to Bordeaux.
“It allows us to bring another view through the artistic practices and brings people in to discover our remarkable natural heritage.”
The 52 communes which make up the regional park contribute to bring in pieces from different artists.
