Exhibition: "The Etaples Artists' Colony in Canche Bay"

Name: Exhibition: "The Etaples Artists' Colony in Canche Bay"
Start: 2026-09-11
Location: Square Paul François Rivet

Culture September 11, 2026

About the event

An outdoor exhibition featuring 54 easels, organized by the Baie de Canche Association, which traces the history of the Étaples artists’ colony in the Baie de Canche. → In Le Touquet-Paris-Plage: Square Paul François Rivet and Boulevard de la Canche – guided tours titled “Nature in Le Touquet: A Source of Inspiration for Painters”: April 13 at 10:00 a.m., May 15 at 10:00 a.m., July 17 at 2:30 p.m., August 7 at 2:30 p.m., September 11 at 2:30 p.m., October 23 at 2:30 p.m. → In Étaples-sur-Mer: Parc du Clos Saint-Victor, Avenue des Travailleurs de la Mer / Rue du Moulin, Place Jeanne d’Arc – guided tours “The Painters of the Étaples-sur-Mer Colony”: April 15 at 2:30 p.m., July 8 at 10:00 a.m., August 1 at 10:00 a.m., October 24 at 2:30 p.m. → In Camiers–Sainte-Cécile: Verger de Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer, rue de l’Église. The exhibition runs through October.

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Sep 11

Friday 11 sep Time TBC

Venue Square Paul François Rivet 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Price NC
Category Culture

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Painting Exhibition in Baie de Canche

Etaples

Starting April 11, an outdoor exhibition dedicated to the Étaples artists’ colony in Baie de Canche will be on display in the towns of Étaples-sur-Mer, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, and Camiers, in collaboration with the ABC Association (Association Baie de Canche). In Étaples-sur-Mer, 17 reproductions of artworks can be viewed at three locations: At Clos Saint-Victor Park, at the mill on Rue des Travailleurs de la Mer, and on Place Jeanne d’Arc. The exhibition will also be on view: On Boulevard de la Canche and at Square Paul François Rivet in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, as well as at the orchard of Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer on Rue de l’Église in Camiers. This exhibition highlights these artists who came to capture the landscapes, the light, and daily life around Canche Bay. Harbors, dunes, markets, sailors, scenes of everyday life, and landscapes have inspired many painters—both French and foreign—who were moved by the region’s authenticity.

The Etaples Artists' Colony in Canche Bay

Étaples Opalenews event

The Etaples Artists’ Colony in Canche Bay In the late 19th century, many French and foreign artists discovered Canche Bay. In Étaples-sur-Mer, the painters found studios, models, and an atmosphere conducive to creativity. In Camiers and Trépied, they drew inspiration from the landscapes. In Le Touquet, they enjoyed the seaside setting. The exhibition “The Etaples Artists’ Colony in Canche Bay” features outdoor displays across the three towns of reproductions of their works, inspired by local life and the bay’s landscapes. This exhibition will take place on August 1, 2026. We invite you to discover the works of these artists and immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere that enlivened Canche Bay over a century ago.

Tour: "The Painters of the Étaples-sur-Mer Colony"

Etaples

Immerse yourself in the history of the Opal Coast: the colony of international artists in Étaples-sur-Mer—from Boudin to Chigot—brought the streets and the Canche River to life. Guided tour of the Quentovic Museum; welcome at the Municipal Tourist Office, La Corderie. → Explore 19th-century artistic life → View works by Myron Barlow, Henri Le Sidaner, Isobel Rae, and Annice Simpson → Stroll through the town’s picturesque streets Free parking nearby; food and drink available on site.