Most important exhibitions Normandy

Le Point du Jour is first and foremost an architecture. Although it is criticized by many for its striking appearance, made of aluminum and playfulness of volume, it must be recognized as a saving boldness in a neighborhood that lacked much of it. Opened more than ten years ago, Le Point du Jour is a unique centre in France. Turned towards photography, the place presents numerous exhibitions whose themes are as varied as, sometimes, unexpected. For example, the one on reconstruction, bringing together a few shots from the immediate post-war period, notably from Cherbourg. More than just an exhibition space, Le Point du Jour is also an art publishing centre, and welcomes artists in residence. High cultural place, it is also the setting for the awarding of the Roland Barthes Prize (born in Cherbourg!) focused on photographic research, and many meetings with photographers. It should be noted that the works published by Le Point du Jour are on sale on the premises and, as proof of its excellence, the place has been awarded the label of Centre d'art contemporain d'Intérêt national.

This superb exhibition space is well worth a visit: it's a former church, built entirely of ashlar in the ^16th century, which was disused during the French Revolution (it later became a wagon workshop until the ^mid-20th century). In short, vaulted ceilings and imposing beams that now house other types of cultural treasures. Now owned by the municipality, Espace Saint-Laurent is a cultural center hosting exhibitions, concerts and plays.

Lock former house, this building is lost a little in the middle of the marai, which gives him an unstoppable charm. Place of strolls mainly accessible by boat, Maison des Ormes also accommodates, the summer, of the exhibitors who invite you to discover their manual work: pottery, painting or photo. Note that you will be able to decorate your passage by a walk along the canal. Smart: single view on Carentan, from which the arrow is detached from the church. 

This summer exhibition, orchestrated by the Culture and Tourism departments of the Intercom Bernay Terres de Normandie, returns under the theme "from tree to page". Discover an artistic journey through nature, a project that combines landscape, architectural and artistic creations, transforming the Beaumesnil landscape into an open-air art gallery. With artist residencies and ephemeral works of art along a 2 km itinerary, the Sentier d'Art invites poetic reflection on our relationship with the environment and art.

L'Atrium, the regional scientific and technical discovery center, offers a variety of fun and educational activities for the whole family. The Atrium regularly organizes guided tours, scientific demonstrations, quizzes and lectures. During school vacations, the museum offers special programs including educational games and planetarium sessions, as well as virtual reality experiences. From February 12, 2024 to October 31, 2025, discover with your family the exhibition "OCEAN, an unusual dive in Normandy".