The À la croisée des arts festival returns for its second edition in the Sainte Jeanne d'Arc chapel at Village Reille, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. From October 10 to 12, 2025, the event honors textile recycling and textile waste with an enriched program. This year, some twentyurban artists and fashion designers take over this atypical venue to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing the textile industry. On the program: a street art exhibition, live painting, a fashion show, concerts, anupcycling workshop and a conference on recycling. And since admission is free, you might as well make the most of it.
Since January 1, 2025, France has tightened its legislation on textile waste, banning the throwing of fabrics in the trash. In this context, the À la croisée des arts festival makes perfect sense. The textile industry would like to achieve a recycling rate of 50% by 2025 for used textiles containing at least 90% synthetic plastics.
The event, organized by street-artists and the Five Monkeys association, alerts us to the various problems associated with textile waste, with the aim of awakening us to consumption alternatives, notably via artistic creation. The aim is to raise our awareness by enabling us to meet craftsmen, entrepreneurs and artists who are fighting for a more ecological use of textiles. This second edition features a more elaborate scenography and a larger number of artists than in 2024. If you've already been impressed by the first version, you're sure to be delighted by this one.
As a reminder, the Village Reille is a mixed-use temporary third-location facility invested by the Plateau Urbain cooperative, installed in the former convent of the Franciscan nuns. The 3,500 m² indoor and 3,500 m² outdoor space regularly hosts artistic events. The Sainte Jeanne d'Arc chapel, built in 1913 in a neo-Gothic style inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle, offers an exceptional and atypical setting for this cultural event.
Upcycling involves reclaiming materials or products no longer in use and transforming them into products of superior quality. Unlike recycling, which breaks down materials, upcycling preserves and valorizes existing matter by giving it a second life. So we don't destroy, but adapt, repair and remake.
The textile industry is responsible for 20% of the planet's water pollution and is considered the 2nd most polluting industry after petrochemicals. In this age of disposable fast fashion, it's time to rethink the way we consume. Adopting upcycling reduces CO2 emissions by 92% and cuts water consumption by a factor of 10,000 compared to new textiles. It's food for thought, isn't it?
There's a concert on Friday evening, live painting on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, a fashion show, an upcycling workshop and a lecture on recycling. A refreshment stand and food stall await young and old in the chapel garden, so you can make the most of this cultural weekend.
Aurélie Sakombie dressed by Clémence Tretout and Isabelle Hannebicque
Friday, October 10
Saturday, October 11th
Sunday, October 12
With the upcycling workshop, you can learn the basics of creative practice with a simple but symbolic exercise: sewing on a button. This gesture, which may seem trivial, extends the life of a garment and is part of a responsible fashion approach. Sunday's conference will take us deeper into the challenges of textile recycling and reveal the solutions that exist.
Some twentyurban artists and fashion designers are taking part in this second edition:
These artists have created works especially for the event, using reclaimed textiles or working on the theme of recycling. The catwalk show on Saturday evening will showcase these original creations, the fruit of the encounter betweenurban art and circular fashion.
This year, SAX offers us a work of art to be admired from above. Don't miss the chance to climb upstairs (access possible in groups of 9) to admire it. This pile of clothes makes perfect sense from above.
Every year, no less than 624,000 tonnes of clothing, household linen and footwear are placed on the French market, representing around 9.5 kg per inhabitant per year. Given these figures, initiatives such as the À la croisée des arts festival play an essential role in raising awareness of textile recycling issues.
Village Reille is located close to Parc Montsouris, one of the capital's most beautiful green spaces, and not far from the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris. This quiet yet dynamic district of the 14th arrondissement is the ideal setting for this festival, which celebrates creativity and ecological commitment. A visit to the festival can easily be combined with a stroll through this pretty corner of Paris.
The Sainte Jeanne d'Arc chapel, now desacralized, is part of Paris's architectural heritage that we love to discover. Built in reinforced concrete in the early 20th century, it boasts remarkable neo-Gothic architecture and colorful stained-glass windows.
The event is entirely free of charge, and no reservations are required. All you have to do is go to the Village Reille, 11 impasse Reille in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, accessible from RER station B Cité universitaire. You'll be able to enjoy the exhibition for three days and take part in the various activities on offer.
The À la croisée des arts festival takes place from October 10 to 12, 2025 at Village Reille, 11 impasse Reille in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Admission is entirely free. It's easy to get there by RER B (Cité universitaire station), tramway T3a (Cité universitaire or Montsouris stop) or metro Glacière on line 6. However, it's a 15-minute walk from the station. In short: concerts, live painting, a fashion show, an upcycling workshop, food and drink - it's a great idea.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 10, 2025 to October 12, 2025
Location
Village Reille
Imp. Reille
75014 Paris 14
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
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