Christian Dior is turning its founder’s childhood home into a vivid storytelling device with “Christian Dior, à la recherche des couleurs de l’enfance . of the Colors of Childhood” , a new exhibition at the Musée Christian Dior in Granville that runs from April 4 to November 1, 2026 .
Villa Les Rhumbs In Granville The exhibition is staged inside Villa Les Rhumbs , the clifftop villa in Granville, Normandy , where a young Christian Dior spent his formative years overlooking the sea and gardens that
would deeply influence his eye for color, form and proportion. Built in the early 20th century and named after the 32 points of a compass rose , the villa’s garden was designed by Madeleine Dior , the couturier’s mother, and today houses the Musée Christian Dior , a museum dedicated to his life and work.
By situating “In Search of the Colors of Childhood” in this exact setting, Dior collapses biography and brand, allowing visitors to experience the landscape that seeded many of the house’s enduring codes.
Exhibition Dates And Scope “ Christian Dior, à la recherche des couleurs de l’enfance ” is on view from April 4 to November 1, 2026 , aligning with the maison’s 80th anniversary celebrations of its founding in 1946 .
The show brings together around 250 pieces displayed across three floors , including couture dresses, accessories, archival documents, fragrance objects, photographs and artworks that collectively trace how Dior’s childhood memories informed his later creations…
