What language is the lecture in?

The conference is delivered in French.

How long is the event?

The lecture lasts approximately one hour, followed by a short reception.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Reservation online is mandatory and cancellation is allowed up to 48 hours before the event.

Is the event suitable for children?

Yes, the minimum age is seven; the content is scholarly and best suited to older children and adults.

Where do I meet the group?

The meeting point listed is Place du commandant Lamy; the lecture takes place in the Centre d’art de Mougins – Salle des mariages (rez-de-chaussée).

Is there parking near the venue?

Parking in the old village is limited; plan to park lower in town and walk up, or use regional bus services when available.

Reclaiming Women of Belgian Surrealism: Marie Godet Lecture in Mougins | History Tour | Walking Tour

On a spring evening in Mougins, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the Centre d’art de Mougins converts its Salle des mariages into a compact lecture theatre for Conférence L'Heure FAMM x Marie Godet, a one-hour probe into the overlooked women of Belgian surrealism. Led by Marie Godet, a docteur en histoire de l’art who is preparing the catalogues raisonnés for Jane Graverol and Rachel Baes, the talk traces painters, writers and the so-called complices who have been reduced to models or muses and restores them as agents in the movement. The meeting point is Place du commandant Lamy and the session scheduled for Mercredi 15 avril 2026 at 18h30—register online in advance; admission is 10 € general, 8 € for Amis du musée. The lecture, delivered in French and limited to forty attendees, runs roughly one hour and ends with a verre de l’amitié, a chance to continue conversation in the Centre d’art de Mougins’ ground-floor space. The program is family-friendly (minimum age seven) and cancellation is permitted up to 48 hours prior to the event. What makes this an uncommon stop on the Riviera’s cultural map is the subject and the speaker. Marie Godet brings archival rigor—she curated the centennial exhibition Surréalisme. Bouleverser le réel in Mons and is writing on Paul Nougé—so the evening balances close visual readings of works by Jane Graverol and Rachel Baes with social history that repositions Irène Hamoir, Marthe Bonvoisin and Georgette Magritte in the narrative. For visitors interested in art history, women’s studies or modernism, the talk delivers new connections rather than familiar anecdotes. Practicalities are simple: the Centre sits within Mougins’ old village, whose narrow streets and stone facades open to views across limestone hills and olive groves to the Mediterranean, making it easy to pair the lecture with a sunset stroll or a dinner in town. Acoustic and seating are intimate; arrive early to secure a good seat. Bring a notebook, an open mind and respect for archival photos and quotations that may be shared. This event is a compact, high-value encounter—an hour that reframes well-known names and recasts quieter figures as creators. For travelers on the Riviera seeking depth beyond galleries and beaches, Conférence L'Heure FAMM x Marie Godet offers a sharp, scholarly evening that amplifies voices that have too long been described, rather than heard. Travel note: Mougins is a short drive from Cannes and reachable by bus, but schedules vary and parking in the old village is limited—plan to park lower in town and walk up. Contact organizers about accessibility if needed. The event’s small scale rewards attentive listening and conversation during post-talk glass; bring a light jacket for April evenings and a compact notebook for quotes to follow up.

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