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ART'R 2026/ "Territorial Elixirs of Notre-Dame" - Compagnie Tangible
Alchemy meets urban renewal in a fascinating performance that turns the area surrounding Paris's most famous cathedral into a living laboratory. Through a blend of contemporary dance and scientific exploration, you are invited to reconnect with the hidden biodiversity of this iconic historical site. It is a unique chance to witness a poetic investigation into nature's resilience amidst one of the city's greatest restoration projects.
About
Compagnie Tangible brings its research-creation project 'Élixirs de territoire de Notre-Dame' to the surroundings of Notre-Dame de Paris on November 5 and 6, 2026. Combining art, science, and alchemy, this performance explores the role of vegetation and the sacred within an urban environment undergoing massive transformation. Suitable for audiences aged 12 and over, each session lasts approximately 1 hour. This unique experience is free of charge; however, registration is strictly required to receive the exact meeting location in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
Compagnie Tangible continues its research work around the "Territorial Elixirs of Notre-Dame." Following an initial public presentation in autumn 2025, Tangible offers an unexpected meeting in November 2026 in Paris!
Elixirs of Notre-Dame de Paris is a territorial research-creation project, blending art and science, inspired by the imagery of alchemy, particularly plant spagyrics.
This approach focuses on the territory surrounding the Notre-Dame de Paris site and its users. This creation questions the evolution of our links to biodiversity, investigates the role of plants, living things, and their relationship to the sacred, within an urban environment steeped in history and symbols. We wish to identify the heritage and ecological issues raised by the 2019 fire and the vast development project planned until 2029.
Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6 at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
Meeting point revealed after registration, Paris 4th
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Free and ages 12 and up
Mandatory registration at communication@art.fr
Born from the meeting between choreographic and documentary arts, TANGIBLE develops a contextual and situated creative approach: Archeography. This approach considers the terrain as a living body and auscultates the space to bring out the narratives contained in the materiality of places.
Our take on this event
Compagnie Tangible presents 'Élixirs de territoire de Notre-Dame', a contextual research project based in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Drawing inspiration from alchemy and botanical spagyrics, the company examines the evolution of our connection to biodiversity and the sacred in an area defined by historical symbols and the ongoing construction site of the cathedral. This project, which bridges choreographic and documentary arts, seeks to unveil the narratives embedded in the local landscape.
Performances are scheduled for Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6, 2026, with sessions starting at 18:30 and 20:30. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour and is intended for participants aged 12 and up. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the ecological and heritage challenges raised by the 2019 fire and the subsequent urban planning.
Attendance is free, but registration is mandatory to secure your spot and receive the secret meeting point details. Please contact the organizers via the provided email address to confirm your attendance and receive the necessary information for your visit.
