Les Franciscaines - A vibrant cultural venue in the heart of Deauville
Housed in the former residence of the Franciscan sisters, Les Franciscaines embodies a subtle blend of heritage and modernity. Just a few steps from the beach, this iconic Deauville landmark has been transformed into a unique cultural space that combines a media library, museum, and lively social hub.
Designed as crossroads of knowledge and creativity, the media library offers a rich collection of books, films, magazines, digital resources, and games - accessible to all. Its distinctive architecture, merging historic vaulted ceilings with contemporary design, invites visitors to explore, relax and find inspiration.
The media library is far more than a place to read, it serves as a space for cultural exchange, encounters, workshops, and events, where everyone can experience culture at their own pace.
Lighting to Enhance and Elevate
At les Franciscaines in Deauville, a former convent transformed into a cultural venue, every space tells a story. It required lighting capable of revealing this unique atmosphere, imbued with serenity yet open to contemporary creativity.
To highlight the artworks and enhance the exhibition spaces at les Franciscaines, the lighting choice naturally fell on the ERCO Parscan. Combining performance, discretion, and precision, this spotlight met the technical, aesthetic and heritage requirements of the site.
In an environment where every detail matters, the Parscan delivers exceptional light quality without glare, revealing the richness of textures, materials, and colours of the exhibited works. Thanks to its ultra-precise optics and interchangeable light beams, it adapts to a variety of display settings while respecting conservation needs for sensitive pieces.
Compact and elegant, its design blends seamlessly into the restored architecture of the former Franciscaines chapel, preserving the purity of its lines and the spirit of the space. Its high-efficiency LED technology also ensures optimal energy performance, in line with the site’s commitment to sustainability.
This lighting, designed to adapt to evolving scenography, becomes a tool for contemplation, storytelling and emotion. It guides the eye, enhances the visitor experience, and plays a vital role in the cultural journey offered by this distinctive venue - both a space of memory and inspiration.
