What's on at Les Franciscaines

To discover Les Franciscaines, its past and its collections, is to discover a part of Deauville's history. A 150-year leap back in time plunges you into what was once an orphanage, a military hospital and a convent. Then explore Alain Moatti's architectural project to understand how an atypical cultural center works...

january 6December 31st
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  • january 6December 31st
  • January 1January 5th
DEAUVILLE

Historical tour of the Franciscans

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To inaugurate this Olympic year, the first Franciscan exhibition presents an exploration of the sporting gesture in its physical, technical and spiritual dimensions. The sporting gesture is an expression of the athlete's genius, between power and mastery, grace and performance. It is a formidable source of inspiration for artists.
A t...

January 27May 12
Les Franciscaines - DeauvilleDEAUVILLE

OLYMPIADE CULTURELLE - Exhibition: "Sport: for the beauty of the gesture".

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The Musée André Hambourg is sporting spirit with an exhibition dedicated to the representation of sport in the work of André Hambourg (1909-1999), a great lover of outdoor sports.
The artist, always curious about his environment, painted everyday activities. On the beach at Deauville, among the few strolling onlookers, the artist...

January 27May 12
Les Franciscaines - DeauvilleDEAUVILLE

OLYMPIADE CULTURELLE - Exhibition: "André Hambourg: Vive le sport!

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Now boasting some 7,000 works of art, each year the Musée des Franciscaines presents a selection of its collections for free access, through its Universes: Art de vivre, Cheval, Spectacle and Deauville.
Thanks to the acquisition policy of the town of Deauville, the Peindre en Normandie fund and the generosity of major donors, the Musée des Franciscaines...

January 27January 5th
Les Franciscaines - DeauvilleDEAUVILLE

Exhibition: "Architecture(s)

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A new monographic exhibition devoted to the work of Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013). A Chinese artist by birth and French by adoption, whose artistic path borrowed from the tradition of his native country as well as from Western modernity, Zao Wou-Ki opened up a new, liberated and free path that the alleys of another world explores through the dive...

March 2ndMay 26th
Les Franciscaines - DeauvilleDEAUVILLE

Exhibition: "Zao Wou-Ki, the alleys of another world

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Ideas abound at Les Franciscaines! Children develop their artistic talents in creative workshops inspired by current exhibitions. An opportunity to explore their creative talents and take part in an ambitious artistic project, accompanied by a mediator.

The workshop takes place over 4 days, but it is possible to register for...

April 16thApril 19th
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  • April 16thApril 19th
  • April 23rdApril 26th
DEAUVILLE

Creative weeks at Les Franciscaines (ages 7-10)

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The exhibition takes a close look at the sporting gesture, whether it's foundational or sufficiently distinctive to symbolize the discipline. Athletes are called upon to discipline their bodies to make them ever more efficient. As an expression of the athlete's genius, the sporting gesture has always been a source of inspiration for artists, who, through their works of art, have...

April 20
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  • April 20
  • April 27
  • May 4
  • May 11
  • May 18
DEAUVILLE

Guided tour of the "Sport: for the beauty of the gesture" exhibition

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An unprecedented monographic exhibition devoted to the work of Zao Wou-Ki, a Chinese-born and French-adopted artist whose artistic path borrowed from the tradition of his native country as well as from Western modernity. Zao Wou-Ki opened up a new, liberated and free path, which Les allées d'un autre monde explores through the diversity of his...

April 20
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  • April 20
  • April 24
  • April 27
  • May 1
  • May 4
  • May 8th
  • May 11
  • May 15
  • May 18
  • May 22nd
  • May 25
DEAUVILLE

Guided tour of the "Zao Wou-ki, les allées d'un autre monde" exhibition

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For one day only, saxophonists BL!NDMAN [sax] take over Les Franciscaines. Led by Eric Sleichim, this collective continually explores the boundaries between disciplines and eras. BL!NDMAN [sax] will deliver a first performance based on cinema, followed by an evening piece based on J.S. Bach...

April 20
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Les Franciscaines en scène - Highlight: Music

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Every Sunday during the vacations, enjoy a fun-filled family activity to discover the history of Normandy. Virtual reality, games, creative activities: every Sunday, a new way to relive history!

April 21
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  • April 21
  • April 28
  • May 5
DEAUVILLE

Sunday at Les Franciscaines

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With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, the world of equestrian sports is abuzz with excitement. Martine Anstett, guide-lecturer for the Opéra Garnier and the Académie équestre de Versailles, delves into the fascinating history of this singular field.

Since ancient times, horses have been used by humans to assist them in their ...

April 21
16:0017:15
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CULTURAL OLYMPIADE - Franciscans at full gallop: The history of equestrian sports

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Fun workshops every Wednesday (two slots to choose from) to nurture your creativity and curiosity, discovering all kinds of digital tools and building small personalized objects. Robotics, manufacturing and programming are the main themes of this format.

February 14
My first electronics project: thanks to Arduino...

April 24
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  • April 24
  • May 8th
  • May 1
  • May 15
  • May 22nd
  • May 29
  • June 5
  • June 12
  • June 19
  • June 26
  • July 3
DEAUVILLE

Fablab workshop: Mini Makers (8-11 years)

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DEAUVILLE TOURISM
Résidence de l'Horloge
Quai de l'Impératrice Eugénie
14800 Deauville
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VILLERS-SUR-MER TOURISM
Place Jean Mermoz
14640 Villers-sur-Mer
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32 bis avenue Michel d'Ornano
14910 Blonville-sur-Mer
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VILLERVILLE TOURISM
40 rue du Général Leclerc
14113 Villerville
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TOUQUES TOURISM
20 Place Lemercier
14800 Touques
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TOURGÉVILLE TOURISM
Promenade Louis Delamare
(behind the first-aid post)
14800 Tourgéville
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