Memento - Espace Départemental d'Art Contemporain
About This Museum
Housed within the beautifully austere walls of a former 17th-century convent, Memento is a place where history and the contemporary moment engage in a quiet dialogue. The original stonework and soaring, light-filled volumes of the cloister now provide a dramatic backdrop for thought-provoking sculptures and immersive installations. You'll find the atmosphere here is one of contemplative calm, a rare sanctuary where art isn't just displayed but seems to breathe with the building's own long memory. It’s a truly unique spot that feels both ancient and strikingly current.
Collection Highlights
Expect to encounter large-scale sculptural works that command the cavernous nave, alongside site-specific installations that play with shadow and sound. Recent exhibits have featured artists working with raw, elemental materials like rusted iron, woven textiles, and projected light, all responding directly to the convent's spiritual heritage.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on a quiet street just a short walk from the cathedral, so it makes for a perfect cultural pause. Check their website for opening times as they can change with exhibition installs.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of French conventual architecture with thick stone walls, a central courtyard or cloister, and vast, unadorned spaces that once housed nuns, now transformed into lofty white-cube galleries.
Contact & Location
Address: 32000, Auch, Gers, Occitanie, France métropolitaine, France
Phone: +33 5 62 67 47 00
Website: Visit Website
