Romanesque Nights in Charente-Maritime
Dialogue between Romanesque heritage and contemporary creation
About Romanesque Nights
Romanesque Nights offers over 170 free cultural evenings during the summer, centered around Romanesque monuments specially lit for the occasion throughout Poitou-Charentes. Each Romanesque Night is structured in three parts: heritage discovery, artistic time with professional artists, and a friendly exchange around local products.
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A dialogue between heritage and creation
Romanesque Nights are a dialogue between the region's Romanesque heritage masterpieces, the art of architectural lighting, and live performance. Created in 2005, this festival attracts over 164,000 spectators each fine season to celebrate heritage and contemporary creation.
A three-part structure
Each Romanesque Night unfolds in three parts: a knowledge segment with accredited guide-lecturers presenting the Romanesque heritage, an artistic time with professional artists (music, theater, dance), and a convivial moment around regional gastronomic specialties.
Over 170 free evenings
The event offers over 170 free cultural evenings during the summer, in specially lit Romanesque monuments. Romanesque Nights offer the opportunity to discover exceptional heritage in a modern and dynamic approach, blending history, art, and conviviality.
Romanesque Nights — edition 2026
Romanesque Nights 2026 returns with over 170 free cultural evenings in the Romanesque monuments of Charente-Maritime, blending heritage, shows, and conviviality.
2026 Edition
Romanesque Nights 2026 offer a unique dialogue between Romanesque heritage and contemporary creation. Over 170 free evenings in specially lit monuments, featuring guided tours, professional shows, and local product tastings.
Highlights Romanesque Nights 2026
- Over 170 free cultural evenings
- Romanesque monuments lit up
- Music, dance, theater shows
- Guided tours by lecturers
- Tasting of regional products
Prices Romanesque Nights 2026
Practical information — Romanesque Nights
Practical Information
Locations
Multiple Romanesque sites in Charente-Maritime and Poitou-Charentes
Access
- Sites spread throughout Charente-Maritime
- Consult the program for precise locations
- Parking generally available near the sites
Prices
- All evenings are free
- Tasting of regional products included
- Free guided tours
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Where does it take place — Romanesque Nights
Sites romans de Charente-Maritime