Located in Porquerolles, in the heart of a national park, Villa Carmignac welcomes the public each year to discover contemporary art exhibitions, a sculpture garden and a cultural program.
The Fondation Carmignac, created in 2000 on the initiative of Édouard Carmignac, welcomes the public to Porquerolles, a Mediterranean forest on the open sea.
In the midst of an exceptional national park, visitors will discover contemporary works of art from the Carmignac collection, temporary exhibitions, a sculpture garden and a cultural program.
The island is not an insignificant choice: "As in any myth or voyage of initiation, the crossing to the island is always a double movement, one physical, the other mental. In the words of its Director, Charles Carmignac, "It's about crossing over to the other shore.
Arriving on the island, visitors discover a Provençal farmhouse, blending into the landscape. Inside, volumes expand to reveal 2,000 m2 of exhibition space. Natural light, filtered through an aquatic ceiling, illuminates the spaces hidden beneath the surface.
Outside, a 15-hectare garden designed by landscape architect Louis Benech is home to a series of works inspired by the site.
PREPARING YOUR VISIT
To ensure privileged contact with the works, the number of visitors is limited to 50 per half-hour.
We recommend reserving your ticket on the Fondation Carmignac website: www.fondationcarmignac.com
VISIT
Bring soft shoes to visit the gardens, and remove them to visit the building.
Exhibitions are best viewed barefoot.
Opening
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Not disclosed |
| Wednesday | Not disclosed |
| Thursday | Not disclosed |
| Friday | Not disclosed |
| Saturday | Not disclosed |
| Sunday | Not disclosed |
Prices
In order to offer a privileged contact with the works of art, the number of visitors is limited to 50 people per half-hour.
Tickets give access to all areas of the Villa Carmignac and to the gardens.
We recommend reserving your ticket on villacarmignac.com
Full price: €16
Reduced rate : 11 € Jobseekers, disabled persons, artists (Maison des artistes and AGESSA), teachers
Youth rate (12-26 yrs): €6
Free: under 12s, press card, ICOM card, Porquerollais (registration required)
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Online payment
Benefits
Equipments
- Air conditioning
- Toilets
Services
- Wi-fi
- Restaurant
Accessibility
Hearing impairment
2 guided tours in French sign language are offered per season (dates to come).
Physical disability
If you have a PMR card (your card will be checked) and are able to get out of your wheelchair and into the car on your own, and your wheelchair folds, the villa can arrange for you to be picked up free of charge from the port, subject to reservation. Please note that this service is not guaranteed (subject to availability).
Mental handicap
Guided tours are available on request. To book, write to reservation@villacarmignac.com.