Horizons Arts-Nature en Sancy

Horizons Arts-Nature en Sancy: When Art Dialogues with Nature

Since 2007, Horizons Arts-Nature en Sancy has transformed the Massif du Sancy into an open-air art gallery. Every summer, 10 monumental contemporary artworks are installed in remarkable natural sites—forests, waterfalls, 'puys'—creating a unique dialogue between artistic creation and the grandiose landscapes of this Grand Site de France.

A Unique Concept in France

The principle of Horizons is simple and powerful: each year, invite international artists to create ephemeral works that resonate with the natural sites hosting them. Each artist chooses a location in the Massif du Sancy and installs a creation that dialogues with the landscape, light, vegetation, and terrain. The works are freely accessible, integrated into hiking routes.

10 Works in 10 Sites

Each edition features 10 works spread across 10 different sites in the Massif du Sancy:

• Deep beech and fir forests
• The massif's waterfalls and rivers
• Volcanic summits and 'puys'
• High-altitude meadows and pastures
• Glacial valleys and plateaus

A Free and Accessible Event

Horizons Arts-Nature is completely free. Each site is freely accessible at any time of day and integrated into marked hiking trails. This total accessibility allows as many people as possible to discover the works during walks in the massif, at their own pace.

A Committed Vision

Initiated by Luc Stelly and supported by the Sancy Tourist Office, Horizons is part of an initiative that questions the relationship between humans, art, and nature. The creations engage with contemporary environmental issues, inviting visitors to see the surrounding landscapes with fresh eyes.

2026: 20 Years of Creation in Nature

The 2026 edition will mark an important anniversary: 20 years of monumental creations in the Massif du Sancy. To celebrate this event, a retrospective exhibition "Horizons Arts-Nature en Sancy — 20 Years of Monumental Creations" will be presented at the Orangerie du Sénat in the Luxembourg Garden in Paris, from July 31 to August 11, 2026.