Roadmap 2 invites us to experience an unusual immersive adventure in Neuilly-sur-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis. Invited by the town council to take over an old abandoned house, the Colors Festival, led by artist Combo Culture Kidnapper, has set its sights on this authentic abandoned 50s house , transforming it into an ephemeral contemporary art gallery.
A total of 14 artists came to transform this space, preserved in its original state, with its period carpets, vintage chandeliers and authentic furniture. We invite you to explore every nook and cranny, reworked around the theme of"Memory", in small groups of ten people maximum, for a total immersion in the universe of each creator.
Head for 11 ter boulevard du Maréchal Foch, just a few minutes' walk from the Neuilly-Plaisance RER A station, where this mysterious residence opens its doors to us. Each room becomes a work of art in its own right. From floor to ceiling, artists have taken over every nook and cranny: living room, bedrooms, kitchen, corridors. The contrast between preserved architecture and contemporaryurban art creates a fascinating dialogue between past and present.
Right from the first floor, we start off with a bang. The visit begins in an old room hidden behind an armored door that once protected a wine cellar. The place inspired an installation that plays on this secret, almost clandestine side. And that's not all: there's even a secret room hidden behind a sliding bookcase. We're not going to tell you everything, but this touch of adventure really adds spice to the artistic exploration. Be warned, though: some of the rooms are cramped and incongruous, so watch your head as you move from one to the next.
Unlike the Colors Festival in Champigny, which deploys its monumental frescoes on XXL surfaces, Roadmap 2 focuses on intimacy. The house's one hundred square meters are laid out in such a way as to create a fluid journey, where you move from room to room as if visiting someone's home. The period wallpaper, original woodwork, vintage carpets and chandeliers have all been left intact. The idea is more to show a house that has been transformed into an artist's studio, but which has kept its soul. This authenticity lends a wild presence to the whole and completely changes the way you look at the works.
The installation also takes over the garden, which is adorned with tentacular sculptures by Garance Baud, installed in front of an entire facade featuring a mystical fresco by Kundo.
Guided tours last around two hours, allowing us to take full advantage of this immersive experience. We're accompanied by a guide who deciphers the artists' work and shares their creative approaches. Good news: photography is not only permitted, it's encouraged. You can wander freely through the creations, soaking up every detail. This freedom of movement offers a special dimension, far removed from the rigid codes of traditional museums.
In terms of programming, the focus is more oncontemporary art than pure street-art, although Colors Festival regulars will find their marks with two leading names on the urban scene. Combo Culture Kidnapper, founder of the festival and adept at hijacking and committed art, takes us into his hard-hitting universe. Djalouz, a visual artist who takes graffiti from floor to ceiling, makes us think aboutimmigration through his powerful and committed work.
The fourteen artists brought together for this edition come from a variety of backgrounds, each bringing their own personal vision to the theme of memory:
You'll come away with a head full of discoveries and a desire to find out more about these little-known designers.
What really stood out for us was the contrast between the period décor and its strange rooms, and today's creations. You'll find yourself facing a contemporary painting in a living room with vintage chandeliers, or an installation in a bedroom with faded curtains. This cohabitation lends a special, almost melancholy depth to the visit, as if we were leafing through a family photo album while discovering the art of tomorrow.
This urban adventure follows in the footsteps of the Colors Festival, which has already attracted over 180,000 visitors since 2021, after taking over disused buildings in Paris, Bordeaux, Tours, Manchester and London. As a reminder, we loved the first edition of Roadmap, which introduced us to six transformed Parisian apartments in the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. 25 street artists took over the premises, transforming every room from floor to ceiling. You had to climb 16 flights of stairs to discover the entire route, a veritable artistic expedition that thrilled urban art enthusiasts. With this second edition in Neuilly-sur-Marne, we return to the festival's DNA: transforming forgotten places into ephemeral art galleries, while creating an immersive and intimate experience. Only in a smaller format.
TheRoadmap 2 experience is all about the ephemeral. The exhibition opens on weekends, public holidays and during school vacations, with visiting slots every two hours between 10am and 6pm. It remains open until the end of the February vacations, and then bye bye. Once the project is complete, the house will be transformed for good. Only a few hundred people will be able to enjoy this unique experience before it disappears forever. A word of warning: unfortunately, the tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility due to the constraints of the building. Pets are not allowed, and there are no baggage lockers, so travel light.
Who's it for? The curious who want to discover a house from the 50's that has remained in its original state, but has been taken over by contemporary and street art artists, even if we're more into contemporary than street art here. We're on a two-hour guided tour with a small group, exploring a house transformed into an artist's studio that has kept its soul. Don't be surprised, the house is smaller than the first Roadmap or compared to Champigny, but it has a very special atmosphere. You can sit back, read the books and take plenty of photos. If you have trouble with contemporary art, this may not be for you. This experience is for lovers of contemporary art and those with an open mind to creative approaches who like the unusual.
In short, if you're looking for a truly out-of-the-ordinary cultural experience in Seine-Saint-Denis, we heartily recommend Roadmap 2. It's an opportunity to support emerging creativity while exploring a piece of everyday heritage, the family homes that tell the story of the Parisian suburbs. You can book your guided tour on the Roadmap website before the slots you like go on sale.
Dates and Opening Time
From October 18, 2025 to March 1, 2026
Location
Roadmap 2
11 Ter Boulevard du Maréchal Foch
93330 Neuilly sur Marne
Prices
Billet : €20
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.roadmapfestivals.com
Booking
www.roadmapfestivals.com
