The site was originally a training campus for the French Post and Telecommunications service before being abandoned.
Hotel 128 is a former dormitory building where each of the 128 rooms was transformed by a different artist using the room's existing layout as a canvas.
The complex spans approximately 10 hectares, including large outdoor surfaces designed for wide-format mural painting.
Unlike traditional museums, the outdoor murals at Street Art City are intended to age and weather over time.
The project was launched by Sylvie and Gilles Adam to create a protected space for artists to work without the legal restrictions of urban graffiti.
It is estimated that over 200 artists have contributed to the site since its inception.
The facility acts as a living residency, with new works being added or replaced on a rotating basis by visiting artists.
Street Art City is a private 10-hectare artistic complex located in Lurcy-Lévis, France, dedicated to the permanent preservation of street art. The site features an 800-square-meter gallery space known as the 'Hotel 128,' which contains 128 individual rooms fully painted by different international street artists. The complex includes several exterior walls and structures specifically curated for transient and permanent mural works. Artists are invited to complete residencies, resulting in a constantly evolving environment. The location serves as both a museum and a cultural center hosting workshops and temporary exhibitions. It is situated on the grounds of a former PTT (Post and Telecommunications) training center. Much of the site is designed to function as an open-air museum where the art is exposed to natural elements, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of the medium. The site maintains a high density of large-scale, high-quality graffiti and street art installations. It is currently active as an exhibition space open to the public.
Inside any of the 128 rooms in Hotel 128, where floor-to-ceiling murals create an immersive 360-degree backdrop.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the immersive nature of the small, decorated rooms.
Wear sturdy walking shoes to traverse the 10-hectare gravel and paved grounds.
Check the official website for current artist residency schedules if you hope to see work in progress.
Do not arrive during the winter months without verifying the seasonal opening calendar, as large portions of the site often hibernate.
The site is typically closed during the winter season and operates primarily from spring through late autumn.
Do not touch the painted surfaces; avoid obstructing other visitors in the confined spaces of Hotel 128.
