Every year, the Chaumont-sur-Loire estate hosts a vast collection of contemporary artworks in its various spaces and park. This “Art Season,” unveiled a few weeks ago, brings together paintings by Marc Desgrandchamps, sculptures by Antonio Crespo Foix, ceramics by Anaës Lelièvre, among other animal creations by Lionel Sabatté and Eugène Dodeigne.
In addition, the estate recently inaugurated the new edition of its International Garden Festival on April 22nd. The goal is to entrust gardeners, landscapers, designers, and artists with small parcels of the estate, allowing them to work with nature to create unique landscape visions filled with flowers, shrubs, and architectural constructions.
Actresses and filmmakers are among the special guests invited to participate in the 2026 edition of the festival, with a theme centered around cinema. Notable figures such as Sabine Azéma, Golshifteh Farahani, and Mélanie Laurent, along with filmmaker Momoko Seto, have transformed their cinematic universes into distinctive visual experiences.
Some of the gardens created for the festival draw inspiration from movies like “Avatar” and the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing elements like red carpets, decoys, and camera props. Participants have crafted garden designs around cinematic themes, creating immersive and imaginative landscapes within the estate.
This year’s International Garden Festival promises to be more glamorous than ever before. The event offers a unique blend of art, nature, and film-inspired creativity. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a touch of glamour and cinematic charm in a garden setting.
Context: The Chaumont-sur-Loire estate hosts an annual International Garden Festival, attracting artists and designers from around the world to showcase their unique garden creations.
Fact Check: The article references the participation of renowned actresses and filmmakers such as Sabine Azéma, Golshifteh Farahani, Mélanie Laurent, and Momoko Seto in the festival.
