Most important exhibitions Cherbourg-En-Cotentin

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.