Mines de Beffrois

Le blog touristique du bassin minier

Category: Culture

  • Exhibition « Land Art, My Love! » at the Louvre-Lens

    📅 From June 5 to August 26, 2026
    📍 Musée du Louvre-Lens, Lens

    This video and photographic exhibition, conceived by choreographer Sarah Nouveau, explores the links between contemporary art and landscape. Through monumental works and immersive installations, “Land Art, Mon Amour!” invites us to rediscover nature as the raw material of artistic creation.

    The Louvre-Lens hosts this summer exhibition in its contemporary art spaces. An immersion into a universe where earth, rocks, plants and natural elements become the mediums of visionary artists.

    A visit that breaks from traditional exhibitions and resonates particularly in the mining basin, a territory transformed by human hands and returned to nature.

    Source: [Lens Tourist Office](https://tourisme-lens.fr/sortir/les-evenements/)

  • 35th Gayant Photography Rencontres in Douai

    35th Gayant Photography Rencontres in Douai

    📅 From 3 to 14 July 2026
    📍 Douai – Halle aux Draps, Town Hall, 83 rue de la mairie

    For its 35th edition, the Gayant Photography Rencontres take over the Halle aux Draps in Douai city centre. Professional and amateur photographers exhibit their works in this exceptional historical setting.

    This cultural event is one of the highlights of the Douai summer. Discover varied exhibitions, cross-perspectives on the world and meet the artists. Free admission.

    Source: City of Douai – Agenda

  • L’art’scène Festival in Arras: Art Takes Over the Streets

    L’art’scène Festival in Arras: Art Takes Over the Streets

    📅 Until 12 July 2026
    📍 Arras – Rue Voltaire, terrain Péguy

    The L’art’scène festival transforms Arras into an open-air artistic stage! Performances, visual arts, music and contemporary creations take over the streets and public spaces of the city.

    This festive and accessible event celebrates contemporary creation in all its forms. Come and discover original installations, attend surprising performances and take part in creative workshops. Free and open to all!

    Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourism – Agenda

  • Baby at the Museum: First Art Discoveries at the Louvre-Lens

    📅 From July 12 to August 23, 2026
    📍 Lens – Musée du Louvre-Lens

    Dare to offer baby their very first museum visit! “Baby at the Museum” at the Louvre-Lens is a tour designed especially for little ones aged 0 to 3 and their parents.

    For 30 minutes, you’ll be guided through the collections via a route adapted for babies: colours, shapes and textures awaken the curiosity of the youngest in a gentle, calm setting.

    A wonderful way to introduce toddlers to art from the earliest age!

    🔗 Source: [Lens Tourist Office](https://tourisme-lens.fr/sortir/les-evenements/)

  • AGNAES Concert in the Exhibition at 9-9bis

    AGNAES Concert in the Exhibition at 9-9bis

    Sunday 5 July 2026 at 5:30 PM
    9-9bis, Rue de l’Egalite, Oignies

    The group AGNAES takes over the exhibition space at the 9-9bis for a free and unique concert! An immersive experience where music dialogues with artworks.

    Free entry — feel free to come with the family!

    More info

  • Meet Louis de Clercq at the 9-9bis in Oignies

    Meet Louis de Clercq at the 9-9bis

    Friday 3 July 2026 at 6:30 PM
    9-9bis, Rue de l’Egalite, Oignies

    The 9-9bis invites you to an exceptional aperitif-meetup around Louis de Clercq. Florence Borel from the Louvre-Lens will host this evening of discovery.

    More info

  • The Museum for Little Ones at Louvre-Lens: A Summer for Toddlers

    The Museum for Little Ones at Louvre-Lens: A Summer for Toddlers

    📅 From July 5 to August 16, 2026
    📍 Louvre-Lens, 99 rue Valentin Meunier, 62300 Lens

    He points, walks and talks! It’s the perfect opportunity to come and babble with the artworks at the Louvre-Lens museum for little ones. Designed specifically for children aged 18 months to 6 years, this space allows toddlers to discover art in a sensory and playful way.

    An ideal activity for families who want to introduce their children to art and culture during the summer holidays. The museum for little ones offers adapted pathways where the youngest can touch, observe and marvel.

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

  • Meet & Greet: Louis de Clercq at 9-9bis in Oignies

    Meet & Greet: Louis de Clercq at 9-9bis in Oignies

    📅 Friday July 3, 2026 at 6:30pm
    📍 9-9bis, rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies

    The 9-9bis offers a meet & greet with Florence Borel from the Louvre-Lens, to discover the many facets of Louis de Clercq. Photographer, traveller and collector, this fascinating figure left a lasting mark on the history of photography.

    This event is an opportunity to share a convivial moment over a drink while enriching your knowledge about this visionary 19th-century photographer. An experience that combines culture and relaxation in the exceptional setting of the 9-9bis, a remarkable mining site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    🔗 Source: 9-9bis

  • 2nd Visual Arts Biennial — Augustin Lesage’s Invisible Worlds in Béthune

    📅 Jusqu’au 15 novembre 2026
    📍 Béthune, Bruay, Auchel, Ferfay, Burbure — divers lieux

    The 2nd Visual Arts Biennial explores ‘The Invisible Worlds of Augustin Lesage to Today’. Exhibitions, events, workshops, shows and activities take over Béthune and surroundings. Augustin Lesage, miner and visionary artist, inspires this journey through singular art.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.tourisme-bethune-bruay.fr/agenda-ce-mois-ci/2eme-biennale-des-arts-visuels-6362453)

    Share this article with your loved ones and discover the mining basin differently! 🏭

  • « Musiques à la Chartreuse » Festival in Douai: Heritage and Music Intertwined

    📅 18 and 19 July 2026
    📍 Douai — Chartreuse des Dames

    The Musiques à la Chartreuse festival offers two evenings of concerts on 18 and 19 July in the majestic setting of the Chartreuse des Dames in Douai.

    On 18 and 19 July, the Chartreuse des Dames in Douai opens its historic vaults for two exceptional musical evenings. The « Musiques à la Chartreuse » festival offers an eclectic programme: classical music, jazz and world music follow one another in this unique setting.

    The Chartreuse des Dames, an 18th-century architectural gem, offers remarkable acoustics and an intimate atmosphere. Musicians and audience share a suspended moment within walls steeped in history.

    On Friday, the evening is dedicated to jazz and world music. On Saturday, classical music takes centre stage with works chosen to resonate in this exceptional venue.

    Tickets are available online and at the door. The atmosphere is refined yet accessible, ideal for a romantic summer evening or an outing with friends. An event that combines architectural heritage and musical heritage.

    Source: [OpenAgenda Douaisis](https://openagenda.com/douaisis-agenda)

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