Church of Menoux
Don't hesitate to step inside the doors of this seemingly unremarkable church. From floor to ceiling, a veritable spectacle of colors awaits you. The work of Bolivian artist Jorge Carrasco, who has taken up residence in this small village just a few meters from the church, began plastering the walls of this church in the 70s.
Church of Menoux
Jorge Carrasco is a contemporary artist born in Bolivia in 1919 and died in Le Menoux in 2006. It was in Paris that he met his wife Simone, who would become his inspiration, his muse. After years of travel, the couple settled in the village of Menoux around the 70s, Simone being from the area.
The artist decided to work voluntarily in the church. Through his hypnotic work, Carrasco succeeded in bringing this historic monument back to life, offering visitors an enriching and unforgettable contemplative experience. Across the 450m² of walls, the drawings are sinuous, rounded, rich in allegory and influenced by Native American culture.
Near the church, don't miss the Carrasco Studio, which offers an immersion into the world of the artist and his work. You'll discover numerous paintings and sculptures, as well as interesting facts about Carrasco's life, including his work with his peers such as Picasso, Matisse, Jean Cocteau, and Soulages. In this studio, transformed into an art gallery, you'll likely have the opportunity to meet the artist's grandchildren, who will give you a tour.
©Carrasco's Friends - Notre Dame Church: open every day: 9:00 a.m. – 19:00 p.m., free entry
- Carrasco Workshop: Open every day: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 14:00 p.m. – 18:00 p.m., free entry
8 Jorge Carrasco Street
36200 LE MENOUXGuided tour possible by contacting Friends of Carrasco at 02 54 47 88 20 or by email lesamisdecarrasco@gmail.com