The Château de Gratot, a privileged setting for sculptors, from May 9 to 12, 2024

Gratot Castle? A small, timeless architectural marvel in the Manche region, ideal to discover during the About Sculpture event, organized by the Château Entertainment Center.

22 sculptors exhibit their works

This year 7^e editing takes place from Thursday May 9 to Sunday May 12, with 22 sculptors. The latter will literally invest the space of this ancient medieval castle, converted into a pleasure residence, built between the 13^e and 18^e centuries.

Their sculptures in earth, stone, iron, concrete or even electric wire, will be installed in front of the castle outside, inside the ruins but also in the cellars of the building. This represents more than 250 works to admire, or even to acquire if you fall in love and have a compatible budget!

Three jazz concerts

As a nod to the Jazz sous les pommiers festival which takes place at the same time in Coutances, the castle is programming three jazz-oriented concerts. The group The Flat Sharps will perform Friday, at 3 p.m., Les Skaennais will play Saturday, at the same times and it is Renaldh who will provide entertainment on Sunday, from 11 a.m.

Workshops

Adults and children will also be able to learn about artistic practice via workshops orchestrated by two local associations: L’Atelier des 3A and Sculpt’Art. You will be able to discover sculpture on wood, plaster or even cement.

Finally, several artists will offer demonstrations. Everything can be found throughout the day, without prior registration and free of charge. Last year, the site hosted some 3,000 visitors during this event, which is very popular with locals and tourists alike.

Other events to come

About sculpture launches the season at the castle. Several other activities will be offered to you between now and the end of September.

A contemporary dance show, July 25 to 27; a play, from August 9 to 11 and, of course, About the garden, on August 3 and 4, with 50 exhibitors expected. Without forgetting the three summer exhibitions.

You can also visit the castle outside of event days (entrance: €5 adult; €2 child). The site is worth the visit.

About sculpture, from Thursday May 9 to Sunday May 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Château de Gratot. Admission: €6 adults, €2 10-17 years old, free – 10 years old.

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