Inspiring and cultural destination

The France Design Week puts the spotlight on design, its expertise and its players through exhibitions, conférences, visits and workshops. The aim is to raise the profile of design locally, nationally and internationally. This year, designers will be creating, sharing their work and introducing the public to the theme of “useful design” at workshops and tours. In Granville Terre et Mer, design will be expressed through ceramics, fashion, crafts and culinary design, revealing a region where creativity meets history, know-how, innovation and transmission. ENSAAMA will be showcasing innovative projects that address the challenges of inclusion, in conjunction with local professionals, at an exhibition at Plat Gousset.

<Sponsored by Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, and organised in partnership with the Association des Maires de France and the Maison des Artistes, the Journées Nationales des Artistes invite artists to open the doors of their studios, exhibit their work and encourage encounters around sculpture, painting and ceramics. In Granville Terre et Mer, art galleries and workshops are springing up all around the streets. Some of them will be opening their doors to the public for this special event.

This major cultural event, organised by the Ministry of Culture since 1984, aims to bring the wealth of our heritage to as many people as possible through special events, unusual visits and exceptional openings in over 50 countries. Tens of thousands of museums, monuments, churches, theatres, businesses and shops and gardens are opening their doors to share their history and their special features. Each year, Granville Terre et Mer opens the doors of its emblematic sites: the Oratoire Saint-Gaud, the Château de Chanteloup, the centre and many other places usually closed to the public. An invitation to (re)discover the richness of the region through guided tours, exhibitions and events.