Major Soulages retrospective at the Musée Fabre
In the summer of 2025, Montpellier will be the setting for a major artistic event: an exceptional retrospective dedicated to Pierre Soulages, presented at the Musée Fabre from June 28. The artist of black and light will take over the museum’s walls with his masterful works, in a striking dialogue between matter, depth, and transparency. This exhibition promises a rare immersion into the painter’s universe, both radical and meditative, which will mark the cultural season far beyond the region’s borders.
To fully enjoy this artistic interlude, our luxury hotel in Montpellier, the Hôtel Richer de Belleval, offers you an experience in harmony with the spirit of Soulages’ work: a place imbued with beauty, silence, and intensity. During your stay, let yourself be carried away by the magic of Montpellier, where art is lived, savored, and inhabited.
SOULAGES EXHIBITION AT THE FABRE MUSEUM: AN EXCEPTIONAL STAY IN A HIGH-END HOTEL IN MONTPELLIER
Starting June 28, 2025, the Fabre Museum in Montpellier will pay exceptional tribute to Pierre Soulages with a major retrospective entitled Pierre Soulages: The Encounter. This event celebrates both the museum’s bicentennial and the 20th anniversary of the donation of 20 iconic works by the artist and his wife to the city.
Spanning over 1,000 square meters, the exhibition will bring together around a hundred pieces: paintings, drawings, works on copper and glass, organized into six thematic sections. The exhibition will highlight the artist’s evolution, his research into black light, and his dialogues with other great names in art history such as Rembrandt, Zurbarán, Cézanne, Mondrian, and Zao Wou-Ki.
Designed as a total immersion in the painter’s universe, the exhibition will also extend the visit to the museum’s permanent galleries dedicated to Soulages and offer a unique virtual reality experience. It will thus provide a profound and sensitive interpretation of the work of this major 20th-century artist, whose painting pushes the boundaries of perception and material.
AN INTENSE CULTURAL SUMMER IN MONTPELLIER
The exhibition is part of a particularly rich summer season in Montpellier. Throughout the summer of 2025, the city will be buzzing with numerous cultural events: festivals, performances, and installations that will complement this grand celebration of contemporary art. Staying in Montpellier during this period means immersing yourself completely in artistic creation. For those who wish to prolong this experience in a refined setting, our establishment, the Hôtel Richer de Belleval, offers ideal comfort in an inspiring environment, right in the heart of the historic center.
WHY CHOOSE THE HÔTEL RICHER DE BELLEVAL FOR YOUR CULTURAL STAY IN MONTPELLIER?
- A prime location in the heart of the historic center, just steps away from the Fabre Museum and the city’s cultural highlights.
- An immersion in art, with contemporary works displayed throughout the establishment.
- A Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant where you can discover exceptional cuisine created by the Pourcel brothers.
- A tailor-made service, with concierge, spa, gardens, valet parking, and personalized welcome.
- An exceptional location, classified as a historic monument, combining heritage, contemporary art, and modern comfort.
This summer, treat yourself to a unique experience combining culture, luxury, and art de vivre. Whether you are an art lover, a foodie, or simply seeking beauty and serenity, our hotel promises you a stay that will inspire great cultural emotions.
Be inspired by the world of Soulages and experience Montpellier in a different way in a rare setting dedicated to beauty by booking your room now at the Hôtel Richer de Belleval.
