About
Espace Saint-Ravy is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It occupies a historic building close to the Place de la Comédie, the city's central square, so it sits easily within a walk of the main shops, cafés and streets of the old town.
What to expect
The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions, so what you see on any given visit depends on the programme at that time. Exhibitions bring together works by artists from the local area and from further afield, which makes the space a useful way to see how contemporary art is being made and shown in the region. The gallery is managed by the City of Montpellier.
- Type of visit: a short art gallery visit, well suited to an hour or so between other plans.
- Setting: a historic building in the city centre, rather than a purpose-built modern museum.
- Programme: rotating exhibitions, so a return trip may show a different selection of work.
Around the gallery
Because of its central location, Espace Saint-Ravy works well as part of a wider day in Montpellier. The Place de la Comédie is one of the city's best-known meeting points, and the surrounding streets are lined with places to eat and drink. If you are interested in contemporary art, the gallery offers a focused look at current work, set in the everyday fabric of the city rather than apart from it.