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Clervaux – Cité de l’image: Open‑Air Photography Gallery in Luxembourg

A free, year‑round open‑air photographic exhibition across Clervaux’s historic townscape in Luxembourg, showcasing contemporary art in gardens, alleys, and on town walls.

Clervaux – Cité de l’image transforms the picturesque town of Clervaux in northern Luxembourg into an open‑air gallery, showcasing annually changing contemporary photographic exhibitions on walls, in gardens and narrow alleys. Free to explore 24/7, the roughly one‑hour walking route offers a cultural and visual feast set amid the historic charm of Clervaux’s medieval core.

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Local tips

  • Follow the suggested route across the seven exhibition sites for a roughly one‑hour walking tour—check the official map from Tourist Info Clervaux.
  • Pair your visit with 'The Family of Man' exhibition in Clervaux Castle for a deep dive into iconic photography.
  • Visit Tourist Info Clervaux to pick up the free Pixie Pixel booklet for a family‑friendly self‑guided experience (available in DE/EN/FR).
  • On weekends, borrow a polaroid camera at Tourist Info (deposit required) as part of the Polaroid option for interactive fun.
  • Rain or shine, enjoy the open‑air exhibitions—and if it’s raining, you can borrow a transparent umbrella from designated points in town.
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Getting There

  • Walking Route

    Begin at Tourist Info Clervaux at 11 Grand‑Rue to collect maps or booklets; follow the seven‑site route through town—free of charge, self‑guided.

  • Combined Guided Tour

    Join a combined guided tour of 'Clervaux – Cité de l’image' and 'The Family of Man' at Clervaux Castle—2 hours for approx. 100€ per group, includes museum entry, reservation via Tourist Info or CNA.

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Clervaux – Cité de l’image is a unique cultural initiative that turns the entire town of Clervaux into a living, open‑air gallery of contemporary photography. Located at 11 Grand‑Rue, in the heart of this small Ardennes town in northern Luxembourg, the project spreads across seven outdoor exhibition sites—on building façades, in flower‑filled gardens and along winding streets.([visitluxembourg.com](https://www.visitluxembourg.com/fr/attraction/cite-de-limage-clervaux?utm_source=openai), [clervauximage.lu](https://www.clervauximage.lu/fr/informations?utm_source=openai))Every year, a new theme and photographic works by national and international artists are curated into the “Gardens” (Jardins) project, offering a constantly evolving visual experience across the town’s public spaces. These installations are freely accessible at all hours throughout the year, inviting spontaneous discovery by residents and visitors alike.([clervauximage.lu](https://www.clervauximage.lu/?utm_source=openai), [visitluxembourg.com](https://www.visitluxembourg.com/fr/attraction/cite-de-limage-clervaux?utm_source=openai))Managed by an artistic initiative and administered from offices within Clervaux’s Maison du Tourisme, the organisation aims to democratise contemporary photography, support emerging artists via events like residencies at the Ermitage and the bi‑annual Prix de la Photographie that awards 10 000 € (jury) and 2 500 € (public) to outstanding photographic works.([clervauximage.lu](https://www.clervauximage.lu/fr/informations?utm_source=openai), [awards.clervauximage.lu](https://awards.clervauximage.lu/fr/?utm_source=openai))Situated amid Clervaux’s medieval architecture, surrounded by the lush landscapes of the Our and Ardennes region, the gallery route complements nearby attractions such as the UNESCO‑listed 'The Family of Man' exhibition in Clervaux Castle, offering a rich blend of visual storytelling and cultural heritage.([clervauximage.lu](https://www.clervauximage.lu/fr/informations?utm_source=openai), [fr.wikipedia.org](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clervaux?utm_source=openai), [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clervaux_Castle?utm_source=openai))

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