L'Hélice Terrestre de l'Orbière
Art & Culture

L'Hélice Terrestre de l'Orbière

Gennes-Val-de-Loire · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire

The Terrestrial Helix of Orbière is a contemporary visual arts space located in the troglodytic village of Orbière, in Maine-et-Loire. The site is centered on a monumental sculpture created by Jacques Warminski, a visual artist of Polish origin, realized between 1988 and 1993 in the heart of a rock-cut dwelling whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. Since 1996, the Artrodytespace association has ensured the conservation of the work and managed the site by offering a program of artistic events and live performances. The museum combines a sculpted visit and a space for cultural expression, hosting thematic exhibitions and performances within a singular troglodytic architecture. The ensemble constitutes a heritage site blending vernacular history and contemporary creation.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 11:00–18:30

See the rest of the week
Monday
11:00–18:30
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00–18:30
Thursday
11:00–18:30
Friday
11:00–18:30
Saturday
11:00–18:30

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

161 L'Orbière route de

Phone number

+33 2 41 57 95 92

Official website

heliceterrestre.org

Getting there

Nearest station

La Ménitré, 6.1 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Reference city

35 min by car from Saumur.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Richard RAK atelier-galerie troglodytique (4.2 km), galerie des tropismes (10.0 km), Les Anciennes Ecuries (16.1 km).

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