Located in the heart of downtown Repentigny in the southern part of the region of Lanaudière, the Espace culturel is a lively and accessible place where culture plays an essential role and where the focus is on access to the arts, making creators feel welcome, education, the next generation and quality of life. The Espace culturel includes the Centre d'art Diane-Dufresne, the Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins, the Charles-De Gaulle park, the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and its cemetery, the Robert-Lussier library, Repentigny City Hall, the Île-Lebel park and a bustling commercial artery with many shops and restaurants.