DÉCORS PEINTS
Set out to explore medieval painted decorations and learn about the techniques of medieval artisans by creating your own colorful floor tile.
Inside the Saint-Antonin Chapel, discover an exceptional collection of medieval paintings that bears witness to nearly 700 years of history. By examining the motifs, pigments, and techniques used, the tour highlights the essential role of color in medieval religious architecture, as well as the messages conveyed by these depictions.
This tour also explores the history of the monument and the various restoration campaigns that have ensured the preservation of this heritage to the present day. Combining art history with heritage appreciation, this tour fosters analysis and understanding of medieval craftsmanship.
To complement the tour, you are invited to try your hand at the techniques and methods of medieval artisans by decorating a floor tile. On a white terracotta tile, create a design of your own or use stencils inspired by medieval ornamental motifs before adding color.
This hands-on activity provides a better understanding of the creative processes and puts into perspective the role of polychromy in medieval buildings, where color adorned walls, stained-glass windows, and even floor elements. The workshop thus serves as a hands-on, participatory extension of the heritage exploration.
Good to know:
- Ages 8 and up