Pour des histoires reliées: dance and poetry at the Musée des Beaux-Arts
In 3 days
At the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nancy, dancer and choreographer Camilla Cason brings a hand-braided rope to life, accompanied by a poetic text written and read by Guillaume Barborini, somewhere between ecology and philosophy. Words and movement answer each other, leaving room for the imagination.
The performance
Dancer and choreographer Camilla Cason unfurls her rope to the words of Guillaume Barborini, who also reads the text. Guided by the rope, movement and language enter into a dialogue on ecology and philosophy, opening a space for each person's imagination.
Rope as a tool of memory
Accounts, popular tales, visions of the cosmos: over the centuries, different peoples have entrusted their memory to ropes. Handling them revives that memory and tells it anew, and this heritage is the starting point of the performance.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts, on Place Stanislas
The Musée des Beaux-Arts occupies an 18th-century pavilion on Place Stanislas, the royal square listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the oldest museums in France: its collections span European painting from the 14th century to the present day, and its basement holds a remarkable set of Daum glassworks, a memory of Nancy's craftsmanship. Hosting a danced performance in this setting extends the dialogue between the artworks and living movement, and invites visitors to explore in a new way a place where historic art and contemporary creation meet.
Experiencing culture in the heart of Nancy
Attending this performance is also a fine reason to spend time in Nancy in winter. Place Stanislas and its gilded gates, the Arc Héré and the Old Town lie just a few steps from the museum, between a coffee and a sweet stop for macarons or bergamot sweets. To enjoy it all without watching the clock, it is best to stay in the centre: you reach the museum on foot, linger into the evening and head back at your leisure. A short stay is enough to combine culture, heritage and the gentle pace of life in Lorraine.
Practical information
Address: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, 3 Place Stanislas, 54000 Nancy
Frequently asked questions
Where and when does this performance take place?
At the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nancy, 3 Place Stanislas, between 12 November 2026 and 14 January 2027. Check the times on the museum's website.
Who are the artists?
Dancer and choreographer Camilla Cason and Guillaume Barborini, who wrote and reads the text.
How do I get to the museum and park?
The museum is on Place Stanislas, in the heart of Nancy's pedestrian area. It is easily reached on foot from the centre or the station (about 15 minutes), by tram or by bus; several underground car parks are right nearby.
Where to stay nearby to make the most of it?
Staying in central Nancy lets you walk to the museum and round off the visit with an evening in town. The Staylaro apartments in the Old Town and near Place Stanislas are ideal for a short cultural break.
