Contemporary Art Center
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Normandy countryside near Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville, the Contemporary Art Centre has become a surprising hub for modern creativity. It's housed in a beautifully converted farm complex, where the scent of old stone and timber mixes with the crisp air of gallery spaces. The place feels less like a formal institution and more like a series of discoveries, with light flooding into rooms that once stored hay and sheltered livestock. You get this wonderful sense of the old Rouen region quietly conversing with the bold, often challenging, art of today.
Collection Highlights
The exhibitions change regularly, but you might find yourself in a room dominated by a sprawling, textured installation or facing a provocative video piece that makes you stop and think. They often feature works by Daniel Havis himself, whose abstract paintings bring a raw, emotional energy to the pastoral setting.
Visitor Information
It's just off the D5 on the way to Duclair, easy to miss if you're not looking for the sign. Wandering through its grounds is as much a part of the visit as seeing the art inside.
Architecture & Building
The centre is a masterful blend of traditional Norman farm architecture—think longères with timber framing and rust-colored brick—seamlessly integrated with clean, modern glass and steel additions.
Contact & Location
Address: Centre d'art contemporain de la Matmut - Daniel Havis, 425, Rue du Château, Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Normandie, France métropolitaine, 76480, France
Phone: +33 2 35 05 61 73
Website: Visit Website
