The Poetry Machine : a poetic encounter for Valentine’s Day
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceAs part of Cynthia Imogen Hammond’s exhibition Les Jardins de Marie – Kingdoms within kingdoms, the Château de La Napoule presents a unique poetic experience on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Poetic Encounter – The Poetry Machine An intimate and sensitive experience at the Château de La Napoule, led by writer and artist Stéphanie Filion. READ MORE >
Workshop – Sensing the Garden: a sensory and poetic exploration
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FrancePhoto credit: Camille Moirenc As part of Cynthia Imogen Hammond’s exhibition Les Jardins de Marie – Kingdoms within kingdoms, the Château de La Napoule presents a sensory and poetic workshop in the heart of its gardens, during the Fête du Mimosa. Workshop – Sensing the Garden: a poetic and sensory exploration An immersive workshop in READ MORE >
Mimosa Festival: Chateau visit
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FrancePhoto credit: Camille Moirenc On the occasion of the Mimosa Festival in Mandelieu-La Napoule, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Château de La Napoule opens its doors to the public. This festive day offers the opportunity to discover the Castle and its gardens through a guided tour by reservation in the morning, followed by a READ MORE >
Les Visiteurs du Soir – Meet Shawn Pinchbeck
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceAs part of the winter edition of the contemporary art festival Les Visiteurs du Soir (Botox(s), Alpes & Riviera contemporary art network), La Napoule Art Foundation invites the public to experience a unique moment with sound designer Shawn Pinchbeck. Visitors will discover Ghostly Pleasures and Aural Delight, a participatory installation combining sound and image that READ MORE >
Friday Guided Tour – 3 PM
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FrancePhoto credit: ©Max Tomasinelli Outside the wider public opening periods (excluding school holidays and the high tourist season from April to September), the Château de La Napoule offers a guided tour every Friday at 3:00 PM. In March, the tours will take place on the following dates: Friday, March 6 Friday, March 13 Friday, March READ MORE >
Silhouettes in Blue: A Workshop with Visual Artist Reenie Charrière
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceWe are pleased to present Silhouettes in Blue, a joyful and participatory workshop-meets-artist talk with visual artist Reenie Charrière, where drawing leaves the sketchbook behind to unfold directly onto the walls of the Château. Workshop – Silhouettes in Blue: large-scale drawing with blue masking tape After a short musical warm-up to activate the body and READ MORE >
Open Studio: International Spring Residency
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceFriday, March 27 – 6:30 PMChâteau de La Napoule The Château de La Napoule opens its doors for a special Open Studio evening! Organized as part of the International Spring Residency (March 3–31), in partnership with the Embassy of France in India, Institut français in India, Villa Swagatam and The Residency platform initiated by CURA Art. READ MORE >
Festival of the Arts For Schools – End of the school year exhibition
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceThe Château de La Napoule hosts the Festival des Arts Pour les Écoles, an outdoor exhibition showcasing original works created by students. This year’s theme, “From Nature to Artwork,” invites young participants to explore the connections between environment and artistic creation. In parallel, the Château also presents the end-of-year exhibition of schools from Mandelieu and READ MORE >
Easter egg hunt
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceMonday, April 6, 2026 – Easter Monday Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AMAge requirement: 3 years and upPrices: €5 per child | €4 per adultLocation: Gardens of Château de La NapouleReservation required: Link to registration form Come celebrate Easter in an enchanting setting and leave with delicious surprises! 📞 For any questions, please contact us: READ MORE >
Open Studio – Canadian Spring Residency
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FrancePhoto credit: Laurent Barnavon The Château de La Napoule opens its doors for an exceptional Open Studio evening! Organized as part of the Canadian Spring Residency (April 7 – May 5, 2026), in partnership with the David R. Graham Foundation, this event invites you to discover the work of the artists currently in residence, across READ MORE >
Miners’ memories at La Napoule
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, FranceStill from the film Des vies au fond, by André, Bernard and Christian Grégorcic The Château de La Napoule presents a day dedicated to the memory of the mining world, bringing together documentary cinema and theatrical creation. Developed during a writing residency at the Château, Guy Fontaine’s project gives voice to Jean Olender, a former READ MORE >
The Château’s Sonic Memory: A Meeting-Performance with Simon Leoza
Château de la Napoule Avenue Henry Clews, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Francephoto: Laurent Barnavon La Napoule Art Foundation welcomes composer and sound artist Simon Leoza for a meeting-performance exploring the site’s sonic memory. Invited in residence, the artist investigates the Château’s resonances by reinterpreting musical materials and engaging with the acoustic qualities of its spaces. Blending research and creation, he develops a sensitive approach where past READ MORE >