The Cairn foyer d’art contemporain is both an artists’ residency, an exhibition venue, and the gateway to the Haute-Provence Unesco Global Geopark, with a collection of art in the mountains visible from the hiking trails.
Ambulo, the artistic and museum centre in Digne-les-Bains - a contemporary art centre of national interest, brings together the Musée Gassendi, the Maison Alexandra David-Neel and the Cairn Foyer d'art contemporain.
The Cairn foyer d’art contemporain is both an artists’ residency, an exhibition venue, and the gateway to the Haute-Provence Unesco Global Geopark, with a collection of art in the mountains visible from the hiking trails.
Ambulo, the artistic and museum centre in Digne-les-Bains - a contemporary art centre of national interest, brings together the Musée Gassendi, the Maison Alexandra David-Neel and the Cairn Foyer d'art contemporain.
In a spectacular installation using the symbolism of water, artist and architect Feda Wardak addresses the impact of the techno-liberal imperialism at work in his native Afghanistan.
Cette exposition personnelle de Fabien Lerat réunit sculptures, dessins et vidéo, évoquant un voyage sur les traces d’Alexandra David-Neel au Tibet, mais aussi ses expériences de rencontres non linéaires avec des hommes et des environnements. Des œuvres qui permettent d’élargir notre perception.
Cairn Centre d'art
10, montée Bernard Dellacasagrande
04005 Digne-les-Bains
+33 (0)4 92 31 45 29
cairncentredart.org
Open daily, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.15pm.
In July and August, 9am to 7pm.
Locate other art venues in the vicinity on the map.
PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Jardin des Cordeliers : ecological and landscaped park in downtown.
• Dalle aux ammonites : a natural site with numerous fossilised ammonites dating from 200 million years.
• Plan d’eau des Ferréols : offering many fun activities.
• Unesco Géoparc de Haute-Provence : including parks, trails, gardens and contemporary artworks.
• Maison Alexandra David-Néel : a museum and interpretation centre devoted to the orientalist writer, in her former residence.
PLACES TO STAY
• Ce nid d’aigle : guest houses in the mountain.
• Hôtel Villa Gaïa : charming hotel in a family house.
PLACES TO EAT
• Nusa : vegetarian restaurant, tea and well-being room.
• Météora : greek restaurant.
• Le p’tit thaï : thai restaurant.
• Chez Tonton Pepino : pizzeria and bar.