For several years, the hortillonnages of Amiens have been the setting for an original event: the Art, Cities and Landscapes Festival. On this occasion, art is discovered on foot and especially by boat, along 65 km of canals. An outing idea that will reconcile contemporary art lovers and nature lovers!
The Art, Cities and Landscapes Festival owes its uniqueness and a large part of its appeal to its unique setting: the Hortillonnages of Amiens, marshes crisscrossed by 65 km of canals!
Since 2009, this event combining art and nature invites young artists, landscapers or visual artists from around the world to redesign the landscape and exhibit their creations in this exceptional green setting.
The works are juxtaposed with vegetable plots or flower crops. They appear at the turn of a path on Ile aux Fagots, Ile Robinson or Chemin du Malaquis and also settle around Etang de Clermont...
This event is organized by the Maison de la Culture d'Amiens, associated with Amiens Métropole, the Conseil général de la Somme, the Région Picardie, the Ministry of Culture and Communication as well as local businesses and actors.
In just a few years, more than 100 works have been created and the festival has gained international recognition.
The 2023 edition of the Art, Cities and Landscapes Festival takes place in Amiens from Saturday May 27th 2023 to Sunday October 15th 2023.
To visit the festival: several walking and boating circuits are possible.
To visit on foot - Île aux Fagots - Amiens / free access and wandering
From 12:30 pm to 7 pm
From May 27th to June 25th Closed on Monday and Tuesday
From June 26th to September 3rd Closed on Monday
From September 4th to October 15th Closed on Monday and Tuesday
To visit by boat - Port à Fumier - Camon / paid access with rental of an electric boat
Weekdays from 1 pm to 7 pm
Weekends and holidays from 10 am to 7 pm
From May 27th to June 25th Closed on Monday and Tuesday
From June 26th to September 3rd Closed on Monday
From September 4th to October 15th Closed on Monday and Tuesday
The 2023 edition of the Art, Cities and Landscapes Festival takes place in Amiens from Saturday, May 27, 2023 to Sunday, October 15, 2023.
The artworks can be discovered on foot and by boat as the festival has expanded beyond the Hortillonnages and now extends to the Cathedral on the terrace of the Tourist Office.
Remember to reserve your boat at +33 6 78 53 55 92!
You will find detailed schedules and prices on the festival's official website (link below), in the Practical Information section.
Prices:
Adult rate boat 1-2 people €20
Adult rate boat 3-4 people €27
Adult rate boat 5-6 people €32
Free for children under 3 years old.
Author Audrey on 21 July 2022
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