Duo ride amidst works of art

Your experience begins in the Parc des Prix de Rome, which reveals its talents to give you a change of scenery… Follow the works of art with your eyes and soak up the serenity. Take the time to think of nothing but the two of you.

Your steps then take you along the Boulevard Watteau. He invites you to follow him. New sculptures, easy to discover as you stroll along hand in hand, adorn this tree-lined pedestrian path. Next comes the Jardin de la Rhônelle, the destination for your rejuvenating duo walk.

This haven of peace in the heart of the city offers, among other things, the spectacle of its waterfall and the impression of being in the middle of a painting by Antoine Watteau…

The Promenade des Arts

The Promenade des Arts can be explored by day or night. At night, the experience is truly romantic, as the circuit features a series of light projections that seem to bring the statues back to life after dark.

The walk is punctuated along its entire length by a succession of blue lanterns, suspended or on brackets at each intersection. Composed of blown glass contained in a metal frame

This 1,100-meter-long promenade runs from west to east. It is woven between two major cultural institutions that contribute to the city’s artistic influence: the Conservatoire on rue Ferrand and the Museum on rue des Incas.

Create your own art gallery…

Head for the H du siège, which has been designated a national center of contemporary art.

This free venue is housed in a former carpentry workshop dating from the early 20th century, and comprises a 350 m2 exhibition gallery on the first floor and 4 artists’ studios upstairs. In 2002, a 70m2 studio apartment was created to accommodate artists in residence.

it’s the perfect place for an “arty escape” for two…

Arty escape for two at l’H du siège

Would you like to visit a beautiful exhibition as a couple? We’ve come up with our best ideas for a cultural outing in Valenciennes for two, and it’s a gallery where you can discover contemporary art! After all, this museum-city is not just the city of the Prix de Rome and “academic” art!

Throughout the year, L’H du siège, center d’Art Contemporain vibrates to the rhythm of a number of exhibitions and highlights, offering something for everyone. If you’re looking for a little culture for two, this is the place to be!

It’s a common misconception that you need to be a connoisseur of the art world to visit an art gallery. But think again! Like museums, art galleries are open to the general public. If you’re not an art expert and haven’t yet taken the plunge and visited one of them, you’re in for a baptism of Art in Valenciennes 😉

Finally, taking the time to visit this art gallery is also doing it for yourself.

Art galleries are quiet, peaceful places where you can relax and recharge your batteries. You can stroll at your own pace, taking the time to observe and appreciate the works as you see fit. It’s also a great opportunity to take a break from your day, get away from it all, or simply spend some time with your significant other.