Cow as Cultural Icon at Saint-Riquier Abbey

The Abbey of Saint-Riquier, a major Carolingian center rivaling Saint-Denis in intellectual and political influence, hosts an exhibition titled "La vache ! Une icône de l'antiquité à la pop culture" from July 4 to October 17, 2026. The show explores the cow as a motif from Greek mythology to Pop Art, featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and films. The abbey, now a departmental cultural center, combines heritage with contemporary exhibitions. In the 9th century, its library held 250 manuscripts, making it a key intellectual hub of the Carolingian Empire.