Un Été au Couvent
Digital installations, medieval heritage and guinguette at the Dominicans of Guebwiller
About Un Été au Couvent
A cultural meeting center in the heart of a medieval convent
Founded in 1294 by the Dominican preaching friars, the Guebwiller convent is a 14th-century architectural gem listed as a Historic Monument. Its nave, whose construction began in 1306, houses dizzying medieval murals and offers exceptional acoustics. Acquired by the Departmental Council of Haut-Rhin in 1990, the site was awarded the label Centre Culturel de Rencontre (CCR) in 2014. Dedicated to music, digital arts, cabaret, and botanical arts, it is today one of the most unique cultural venues in Alsace.
Immersive digital installations in the Gothic nave
The heart of Un Été au Couvent lies in the immersive artistic installations displayed in the monumental spaces of the convent. Each summer, artists in residence create new works that dialogue with the architecture:
- Nature 360° — immersive headset cinema offering a dive into nature.
- Ocean Deep — cubic video mapping projecting the ocean depths.
- Les Deux Merveilles — shadow and light installation.
- Relax Max — relaxation mapping in the cloister.
- Orgues d'Argile — sound sculptures in ceramic by artist Laima Orgla.
- Vosges Passion — seasonal photographic exhibition.
These creations, at the crossroads of digital art, sound art, and visual art, offer a unique sensory experience in an exceptional heritage setting.
La Guinguette du Couvent: conviviality under the lime trees
Under the century-old lime trees of the cloister or in three private covered domes, the Guinguette du Couvent is the summer living space of the Dominicans. Open from late June to late August, at lunchtime and in the evening, it offers convivial dining, musical brunches on Sundays, intimate concerts, and DJ sets. On Friday evenings, as part of the Guebwiller City Afterworks, the convent transforms into a nocturnal party venue until midnight, with VJing and an open-air dance floor.
A rich and eclectic program
Beyond the installations and the guinguette, Un Été au Couvent offers a dense cultural program: guided tours of the convent and its murals, creative workshops for families, concerts in the nave (from classical music to cabaret), Full Moon Nights combining dinner and show, and musical night walks. The CCR also hosts artists such as Alain Chamfort or world music ensembles in its summer program.
A place of creation and transmission
The Dominicans of Haute-Alsace are not just a venue for performances: the chapter house houses an audiovisual creation laboratory where artists from around the world work in residence. Un Été au Couvent allows the public to discover the results of these residencies and to interact with the creators, in a spirit of transmission and sharing that is central to the mission of Cultural Encounter Centers.
Un Été au Couvent — edition 2026
2026 edition of Un Été au Couvent, from July 4 to August 30, 2026 at Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace in Guebwiller. Immersive digital installations in the medieval convent, Guinguette du Couvent, guided tours and Friday evening Afterworks. Free admission.
From July 4 to August 30, 2026 (closed on August 15 and 29), the convent of Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace in Guebwiller presents its summer event Un Été au Couvent. The immersive digital installations route takes over the different spaces of the medieval monument, with free admission, on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 PM to 6 PM.
The 2026 Installations Route
- Sacristy — The History of the Convent by Aunt Françoise
- Lower Choir — Hildegard Von Bingen
- Upper Choir — Clay Organs #2
- Garden — Nebula & les oiseaux de Saint François
- Cloister (in the evening) — Neptunus, video mapping, a sensory journey between sea, cosmos, and imagination
Afterworks Evenings
On Fridays of the Ville de Guebwiller Afterworks, the convent opens from 6 PM to midnight, from July 3 to August 7, 2026, with the lounge bar and the Neptunus installation.
Guinguette and Guided Tours
The Guinguette du Couvent is open from June 19 to August 30, from Friday evening to Sunday, continuously from 12 PM to 9 PM on weekends (fresh cuisine based on local and seasonal products). Guided tours of the medieval convent are also offered from July 8 to August 26, 2026. Detailed program and reservations on les-dominicains.com.
Programme Un Été au Couvent 2026
Digital Installations Route (July 4 — August 30, 2026)
- Sacristy — The History of the Convent by Aunt Françoise
- Lower Choir — Hildegard Von Bingen
- Upper Choir — Clay Organs #2
- Garden — Nebula & les oiseaux de Saint François
- Cloister (in the evening) — Neptunus, video mapping
Hours
- Saturday and Sunday: 2 PM to 6 PM — free admission
- Afterworks Evenings (Fridays from July 3 to August 7): 6 PM to midnight
- Guinguette: from June 19 to August 30, from Friday evening to Sunday, 12 PM to 9 PM on weekends
- Guided tours: from July 8 to August 26, 2026
Highlights Un Été au Couvent 2026
- Immersive digital installations route in the medieval convent
- Video mapping Neptunus in the cloister in the evening
- Afterworks Evenings on Fridays (July 3 to August 7)
- Guinguette du Couvent and guided tours of the monument
- Free admission
Prices Un Été au Couvent 2026
Practical information — Un Été au Couvent
Practical information
Dates
Un Été au Couvent takes place from early July to late August, Wednesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM. Late openings on Friday evenings (until midnight) as part of the Afterworks. The Guinguette is open from late June to late August, at lunchtime and in the evening.
Access
- By car: Guebwiller is located 25 km northwest of Mulhouse via the D430. Free parking near the convent.
- By train: Guebwiller station (TER line from Mulhouse, 30 min).
Prices
Free entry for installations and the convent. Concerts and special events: variable prices.
Address
Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace
34 rue des Dominicains, 68500 Guebwiller
Contact
Tel: 03 89 62 21 82
Website: www.les-dominicains.com
Tips
The Friday evening Afterworks offer a unique atmosphere with illuminated installations at night. The Sunday musical brunches at the Guinguette are an excellent way to discover the venue with family. The Guinguette domes can be privatized upon request.
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CCR Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace
34 rue des Dominicains, 68500 Guebwiller