Angoulême Cathedral's Treasure Celebrates 10 Years

A scenography by Jean-Michel Othoniel invites a rediscovery of sacred heritage during exceptional free visits.

The Treasure of Angoulême Cathedral, a scenography by Jean-Michel Othoniel, blending contemporary art and sacred heritage.
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The Treasure of Angoulême Cathedral, a scenography by Jean-Michel Othoniel, blending contemporary art and sacred heritage.

The Treasure of Angoulême Cathedral celebrates its tenth anniversary with a scenography by artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, offering free visits on November 7th and 8th.

Ten years after its inauguration, the Treasure of Angoulême Cathedral offers a rediscovery of its three rooms through a scenography created by internationally renowned artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. This exhibition guides visitors through heritage and contemporary art.
Exceptionally for this anniversary, visits are free and open to all. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with guides present along the route.
Free visits are available without prior reservation, limited to 30 people per visit, on Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 8th, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Entry is via Corneille street (red door, next to the museum garden) in Angoulême.
Please note that the route spans two levels and includes approximately forty steps, making it accessible to those able to climb stairs.
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"I wanted people in the 21st century to experience the same sense of wonder that a treasure might have provided during the era when cathedrals were built."

Jean-Michel Othoniel · Artist
Based on information from the official source: GrandAngoulême (29/09/2026)