In the heart of Provence Verte, nestled in the wooded valley of Le Sourn, the Centre d’Art Contemporain de Châteauvert embodies a rare alchemy: that of art and nature, silence and thought, monumental sculpture and the singing river. More than an exhibition space, it’s an invitation to deceleration.
A natural setting for architecture
Inaugurated in 2014, the Center stands like a cube of sober architecture, set in serene contrast in the middle of a sunny meadow, bordered by the River Argens. In this unspoilt setting, a singular project flourishes: inviting contemporary creation to dialogue with the elements – air, water, earth, vegetation – to question, without competing, our ways of inhabiting and experiencing the world.
Each year, the Centre offers a rhythmic program of major exhibitions, a summer festival and – an essential element – artist residencies, where artists immerse themselves in the site and create in situ. Art is not imported; it is born of the land.
The sculpture garden: The art of strolling
The main building is surrounded by a vast open-air sculpture garden. Between pines, oaks and the banks of the Argens, monumental works and peaceful paths invite contemplation and reverie.
This garden doesn’t just exhibit: it creates a sensitive space where nature and art collide. Each step reveals a different silhouette, angle and light, giving the place a soul and timelessness that escape traditional museums.
Creation, sharing and commitment
The Centre d’Art doesn’t just live and breathe its collections, it lives and breathes movement. It acts as a bridge between contemporary art and the local community, through its artist residencies, children’s workshops and public encounters.
This willingness to engage and share, far from closed circles, makes Châteauvert a rich and lively place of collective experience. It demonstrates that art, even the most avant-garde, can be rooted in the land and become an integral part of everyday life in Provence.
Why Châteauvert resonates with the Beaumas spirit
At Beaumas, we believe that the value of a place is measured not just by its walls, but by its soul, its ability to inspire and tell a story. Châteauvert embodies this conviction.
This is a lesson inauthenticity and simplicity: a preserved site where art accompanies nature rather than seeking to dominate it. To visit the Centre d’Art is to enter a universe where space breathes, where silence magnifies light and where each work finds meaning in this dialogue with nature.
When we speak of “revealing the spirit of place”, it’s this kind of place – timeless, sensitive and deeply rooted – that inspires our approach to exceptional real estate.
Châteauvert Contemporary Art Center
Address: 460 chemin de la Réparade, 83670 Châteauvert
Tip: Ideal for a contemplative stroll, the sculpture garden is an excellent haven of calm.
