Jardin des Arts 2026: Monumental Sculpture Exhibition in Châteaubourg
The 24th edition of Jardin des Arts, a monumental sculpture exhibition, will run from May 1 to September 15, 2026, in Châteaubourg, Brittany. The event transforms the town center and the 5-hectare Parc d'Ar Milin' into an open-air gallery. Five artists are featured: Marie Toulotte, Catherine Thiry, Guillaume Garrié, Sébastien Dufeu, and the collective The Grouples (Marianne Cardon & Aurélien Dupuis). Their works include totemic sculptures, interactive installations, organic structures, and hybrid pieces. The exhibition is free and open daily, with night openings until midnight. Organized by the association Les Entrepreneurs Mécènes in partnership with the municipality, the event has showcased over 150 artists and 400 works since its inception. Châteaubourg, known as the 'Cité des Sculpteurs,' also features a 3-km sculpture trail. The venue offers dining at Bistrot du Moulin and accommodation at Ar Milin' hotels.
Key facts
- Jardin des Arts 2026 runs from May 1 to September 15, 2026.
- The exhibition is held in Châteaubourg town center and Parc d'Ar Milin'.
- Five artists are featured: Marie Toulotte, Catherine Thiry, Guillaume Garrié, Sébastien Dufeu, and The Grouples.
- The Grouples is a collective of Marianne Cardon and Aurélien Dupuis.
- Over 150 artists and 400 works have been shown since the event began 24 years ago.
- The exhibition is free and open daily, with nocturnes until midnight.
- Châteaubourg is known as the 'Cité des Sculpteurs' with a 3-km sculpture trail.
- The event is organized by Les Entrepreneurs Mécènes and the municipality of Châteaubourg.
Entities
Artists
- Marie Toulotte
- Catherine Thiry
- Guillaume Garrié
- Sébastien Dufeu
- Marianne Cardon
- Aurélien Dupuis
- The Grouples
Institutions
- Les Entrepreneurs Mécènes
- Mairie de Châteaubourg
- Bistrot du Moulin
- Ar Milin'
Locations
- Châteaubourg
- France
- Brittany
- Parc d'Ar Milin'
- Rennes
- Vitré
- Paris
- Gare Montparnasse