Located on the edge of the Old Town, just above Parc des Bastions, the Palais de l’Athénée is a historic 19th-century building that houses the Société des Arts. This institution serves as a hub for knowledge and culture offering a diverse annual program. The e Palais de l’Athénée’s Salle Crosnier regularly features inaugural solo exhibitions by young local artists, showcasing the work of four to five artists per year. The Salle Saint-Ours is dedicated to experimental curatorship, providing a platform for emerging curators to develop and present their projects. Additionally, the Palais de l’Athénée occasionally hosts concerts as well as conferences covering a diverse range of subjects.