Treasure hunt and sculptures: an art hike in the Meuse
Report Created in 1997 in the Grand Est region, the Vent des Forêts contemporary art center brings together 150 works to be discovered along 45 kilometers of marked trails in the Meuse forest.
The stone colossus by German sculptor Stefan Rinck, near Lahaymeix. OLIVIER TOUSSAINT FOR "LE NOUVEL OBS"
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It's a forest treasure hunt for the aesthete Little Thumb... Instead of following pebbles along a path, we look out for works scattered throughout the woods. They were designed by artists in residence, staying with local residents, who worked with local materials and artisans... to be installed in the great outdoors. Thus, the Vent des Forêts contemporary art center has maintained the same principle since its creation: extending over 5,000 hectares spread across six communes in the Meuse between Bar-le-Duc and Verdun, it is dedicated to outdoor artistic creation. Today, 150 works mark 45 kilometers of trails across seven circuits, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike. Well-maintained and with little elevation gain, these paths are accessible to all, all year round and free of charge.
Imagination works, we invent storiesVent des Forêts isn't really an open-air museum or a sculpture park: the hike is part of the experience, and the walkers are included in the performance. To find your way, you can use a map or an app that works offline since there isn't always a network connection. Thanks to this guidance, it's impossible to get lost: as soon as doubt arises, at a crossroads, a p…
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