This exhibition in the “Spotlight on the Collections” series invites visitors to discover rarely displayed works and to step behind the scenes of the museum. It highlights around twenty paintings by Victor de Mestral Combremont, a painter from the Broye region whose work is inspired by Swiss and French landscapes. Water, nature, architecture and several portraits form a sensitive ensemble. One room is dedicated to conservation and restoration, revealing the gestures and choices that make it possible to preserve artworks without erasing their history.
Exhibition languages
French and German
Opening hours
According to the opening hours of the Abbey discovery tour.
Admission
The exhibition is included in the discovery tour ticket and is free of charge for residents of Payerne.
Related events
Guided tours
Guided tours are held in French only.
“Victor de Mestral Combremont: from artistic gesture to technical gesture”
Immerse yourself in the exhibition with the curator and the conservator-restorer, and discover the works from their creation to the challenges of their preservation.
Registration required
Fri 17 April and Fri 29 May 2026 | 6.00–7.15 pm
“Stories of restored masterpieces”
A dialogue between the Abbey and the exhibition to explore the principles and evolution of conservation and restoration practices.
Registration required
Sun 3 May and Sun 7 June 2026 | 2.00–3.15 pm
Workshops for children
Workshops are held in French only.
“Painting without a brush”
Forks, sponges, corks or toothbrushes become creative tools to paint differently and give everyday objects a second life.
Registration required
From 5 years old
Wed 08.04, Thu 09.04, Wed 15.04, Thu 16.04, Wed 20.05, Sat 13.06 | 2.00–3.15 pm
