Spring Exhibition at the Château de Gaillon

The First Renaissance Château in France

The Château de Gaillon, the first Renaissance château in France, opens its doors to the public every spring with an inaugural exhibition that marks the beginning of the cultural season. Attested as early as 1025 by a charter from Duke Richard II of Normandy, the château celebrates nearly a thousand years of history and is a unique testament to the introduction of Italian art in France.

Exhibitions in a Heritage Setting

The Spring Exhibition takes over the restored rooms of the château to present works by contemporary artists and creations by artisan craftspeople. On-site installations interact with the Renaissance architecture of the monument, creating an artistic journey between ancient heritage and contemporary creation. Visitors can thus discover the château's interior spaces—galleries, vaulted rooms, and chapel—in an original display.

A Monument in Full Renaissance

The Château de Gaillon is undergoing historic restoration supported by the Department of Eure and the Fondation du Patrimoine. The spring exhibition is part of this valorization dynamic: it helps to publicize the progress of the work and raise public awareness of the preservation of this national monument. Guided tours of the château and its gardens complete the artistic experience.

A Rich Cultural Program

Beyond the exhibition, spring at the Château de Gaillon offers opportunities for meet-and-greets with artists, conferences on the monument's history, and workshops for children. The event is part of a full cultural season that continues until the end of September with Renaissance dance performances, concerts, and themed days.