Balades d'Art
Edition 2026 Music Poetry Participatory

Balades d'Art

Artistic tours and visual arts exhibitions in the city of Saintes

Saintes — Charente-Maritime (17) Since 2015
Dates 15 Jul β€” 31 Aug 2026
Location Saintes (17)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Balades d'Art

Balades d'Art transforms the city of Saintes into an open-air gallery every summer. The festival offers contemporary artistic exhibitions, installations, and tours in various heritage sites of the city, inviting visitors to discover visual arts along a cultural stroll.

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A visual arts festival in the heart of Saintes

Balades d'Art is a summer cultural event that celebrates visual arts in the historic city of Saintes. The festival offers artistic tours allowing visitors to discover contemporary works in different heritage spaces and unusual locations in the city.

Artistic programming

The festival hosts visual artists, photographers, and creators who take over the streets, monuments, and galleries of Saintes. Visitors can wander freely and discover sculptures, installations, photographs, and multimedia creations in an exceptional heritage setting.

Balades d'Art β€” edition 2026

Visual arts festival offering artistic tours in Saintes

2026 Edition

The 2026 edition will offer new artistic creations and installations to discover during a cultural stroll through Saintes.

Highlights Balades d'Art 2026

  • Contemporary art exhibitions
  • Installations in public spaces
  • Cultural mediation

Prices Balades d'Art 2026

Free access

Practical information — Balades d'Art

Practical information

Location

Various locations in the city center of Saintes, Charente-Maritime

Access

  • By car: City center parking
  • By train: Saintes SNCF station
  • By bus: Urban transport network

Prices

  • Free access to outdoor exhibitions
  • Some venues may have an entrance fee

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Where does it take place β€” Balades d'Art

Centre-ville de Saintes

Centre-ville, 17100 Saintes

Balades d'Art in brief

Music Poetry Participatory Charente-Maritime