Le Lieu Unique
| Le Lieu Unique | |
|---|---|
The tower of Le Lieu Unique | |
| General information | |
| Location | Nantes, France |
| Address | 2 Quai Ferdinand Favre |
| Town or city | Nantes |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 47°12′55″N 1°32′45″W / 47.215276°N 1.545749°W |
| Year(s) built | 1846 |
| Opened | 1 January 2000 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Auguste Bluyssen, Patrick Bouchain, Jean-Marie Lepinay, Nicole Concordet |
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Le Lieu Unique is a center for contemporary culture located in Nantes, France. Opened on 1 January 2000, it is housed in a former biscuit factory at the center of the city.
It was founded by Jean Blaise, directed by Patrick Gyger from 2011 to 2020, and is currently directed by Eli Commins.
Recognised as a scène nationale of Nantes (center for contemporary culture), Le Lieu Unique is a space for artistic exploration, cultural effervescence and conviviality that is internationally recognized for its spirit of curiosity in the different domains of art: visual art, theatre, dance, circus, music, but also literature, philosophy, architecture, and digital culture.
The Le Lieu Unique is a venue for various art exhibitions and shows including theater, dance, circus and music as well as concerts, literary gatherings, philosophical debates, exhibitions, residencies for artists and festivals.