A 17th-century Renaissance villa turned French cultural academy hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions—from Annie Leibovitz portraits to documentary photography—in rooms where artists have lived and created since Louis XIV's reign.
Historic French institution
Artist residency program
Rotating art exhibitions
Cultural dialogue hub
Tips
🎫exhibitions are often free entry
Festival Viva Villa
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
A 17th-century Renaissance villa turned French cultural academy hosts rotating contemporary art exhibitions—from Annie Leibovitz portraits to documentary photography—in rooms where artists have lived and created since Louis XIV's reign.
Historic French institution
Artist residency program
Rotating art exhibitions
Cultural dialogue hub
Tips
🎫exhibitions are often free entry
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