While we were visiting our pal, Bev, in Freiburg, Germany, I really wanted to head over to the French village of Neuf-Brisach to check out MAUSA Vauban.

This is a street art gallery and museum that’s housed in the ramparts of the city, which were built in the late 1600s and early 1700s as a fortified town in the classic, octagonal shape of the military engineer, Vauban.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

The owners of MAUSA – Musée d’art urbain et de street art – have created one of the coolest galleries I’ve ever seen. It’s a network of cave-like rooms, each given to a different artist to paint or do an installation however they see fit. Clementine and her crew invite artists from all over the world to paint here, so most of the rooms are temporary.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

So, let’s check out what was on display during our visit!

Christian Guémy aka C215 inside the entrance, with a portrait of Vauban himself.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Denis Meyers, who created his room with ultraviolet light that turns on when you enter, illuminating the whole space.

Denis Meyers MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Denis Meyers MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

A little collaborative work with Seth.

Denis Meyers & Seth at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

A room left empty, complete with old boy scout drawings from way back when, some time after World War II.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Philippe Hérard, with some extra works by Zéo.

Philippe Hérard at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Philippe Hérard at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

The work of Levalet.

Levalet at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Levalet at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Joseph Ford.

Joseph Ford at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Joseph Ford at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Joseph Ford at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Guy Denning.

Guy Denning at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Guy Denning at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Pure Evil.

Pure Evil at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Pure Evil at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Pure Evil at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Nasty.

Nasty at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Nasty at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Nasty at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Seth.

Seth at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Seth at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

And Cranio, who had just finished his work before we arrived. We actually had to come back here a day after our initial visit because the museum was closed so he could finish up.

Cranio at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Cranio at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Cranio at MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

And, our own little poses. Haha.

Bev.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Angela.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Ryan.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

One of the rooms had some writing that appears to be from people that were imprisoned, hiding, or staying here at one time. Or maybe from the scouts? I really don’t know, so maybe one of you can enlighten me (?).

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Et voilà! I highly recommend that any and all of you visit MAUSA Vauban if you’re anywhere near Neuf-Brisach. It’s an extremely cool and interesting modern take on a very old place, and I love that something so historic was repurposed for something so contemporary, yet still retains all of its history.

MAUSA Vauban in Neuf-Brisach, France by Jets Like Taxis

Check out our other Germany posts right here and our France posts here.

A very special thanks to Bev, and to Clementine at MAUSA Vauban – as well as all the artists – for creating such an amazing experience.

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