# Art exhibitions and festivals in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/art-exhibitions-and-festivals-in-france
> Updated: 2026-08-31T04:00:44.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Various art events and exhibitions are scheduled across different regions of France during late August and September 2026.

In Mers-les-Bains, the 9th edition of the Graffiti Festival is set for August 29 and 30, featuring approximately forty artists creating live works under the theme ‘Fantasy’. In Villiers-sur-Marne, the Micro Folie is hosting an exhibition titled ‘Du trait au spray: entre graff et griffonnage’ from August 29 to September 26, showcasing the work of SANDRE and Tom Audebert.

In Brittany, artist Nicolas Verley is exhibiting ‘Entre la lumière, la mer, l’air et la terre’ at the Saint-Ivy chapel in Loguivy-de-la-mer until September 4, focusing on the Breton landscape. In La Bresse, Odile Germain’s ‘Les esprits de la forêt’—an exhibition of paintings and sculptures inspired by the Vosges forests—is scheduled from September 5 to October 3, alongside an amateur photography competition.

Other regional activities include Diana Khamzina’s ‘Au fil de la lumière de Provence’ in La Seyne-sur-Mer from September 5 to 26. In the Alpes-Maritimes, the artist Zine is working on the preservation of the Niçois language through music and cultural transmission. Additionally, mid-September will feature heritage celebrations, such as guided tours of the Gard prefecture and activities at the Maison du Parc in the Morvan Regional Natural Park for European Heritage Days.

## Claims

- Odile Germain is presenting an exhibition titled 'Les esprits de la forêt' at La Maison de La Bresse. (single source)
- The 'Les esprits de la forêt' exhibition runs from September 5 to October 3. (single source)
- The Maison des Loisirs et de la Culture is hosting the 25th edition of an amateur photography competition from September 5 to 30. (single source)
- Diana Khamzina is exhibiting paintings inspired by Provence at the Office de Tourisme des Sablettes. (single source)
- The exhibition 'Au fil de la lumière de Provence' runs from September 5 to 26, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: France hosts various cultural exhibitions and heritage events

France hosts a variety of cultural events this season, including art exhibitions by Odile Germain and Nicolas Verley, heritage day celebrations, and initiatives to preserve the Niçois language.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-hosts-new-art-exhibitions-in-la-bresse-and-la-seyne-sur-mer

### 2026-08-28: Street art events scheduled in Mers-les-Bains and Villiers-sur-Marne

Street art events are scheduled in France, including a graffiti festival in Mers-les-Bains themed ‘Fantasy’ and an urban art exhibition at the Micro Folie in Villiers-sur-Marne.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/street-art-events-scheduled-in-mers-les-bains-and-villiers-sur-marne

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