Winter Programme 2024
04.11.23 – 05.05.24
Domaine de Boisbuchet, after nearly two years of development, is delighted to unveil its latest creation, the forest trail “The World of Forests”. Equipped with sturdy footwear and a smartphone, visitors to Boisbuchet can now explore the ecosystem of this unique environmental site at their leisure – free of charge and every year from early November to early May.
Join us on Saturday 4 November at 11h for the presentation of this new initiative.
📍 Starting point: Domaine de Boisbuchet ancient oil mill
“The World of Forests” is open from 4 November 2023 to 5 May 2024, workdays from 9h30 – 18h30.
Summer Programme 2024
15.06.24 – 15.09.24
From Saturday, June 15th to Sunday, September 15th 2024, Domaine de Boisbuchet invites you to experience design, architecture, and art in the heart of nature: visits of the architectural park, the seasonal exhibition at the 19th century Château, as well as creative events, presentations and performances, shared with the international participants and tutors involved in our summer workshops.
Founded in 1986, Domaine de Boisbuchet (Pôle d’Excellence Rurale) is an international research center of design and architecture. The campus is surrounded by 150 hectares of protected nature in the Charente, the south-west of France, and includes an architectural park of historical and contemporary buildings. The workshops, exhibitions, and events of Boisbuchet, as well as its design collection and library, aim to connect with both local and international communities alike.
Renowned experts from all disciplines of design and architecture come to Boisbuchet to inspire and collaborate. Its exceptional environment is conducive to innovation and contributes to the development of ideas for the improvement of our daily lives.
Practical Information
GUIDED TOURS 2024
From June 15 to September 15 from Tuesday to Sunday at 2.30 pm. By reservation in June and September and without reservation in July and August. You can book your visit online, by sending an email to info@boisbuchet.org ,or calling +33 (0)5 45 89 67 00 / + 33 (0)6 95 12 33 30
EXHIBITION 2024
Coming Soon
LE CAFE SUR LA VIENNE
June 15 – September 15. From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 20:00
PRICES
Guided Tour + Exhibition (3h aprox.): 15 euros (8 euros – students – unemployed people) Group prices: 10 euros (min. 6 p)
Exhibition (45 min aprox.): 8 euros (4 euros – students – unemployed people) Group prices: 5 euros (min. 6 p)
Stay connected by consulting on Domain’s website for the latest updates and additional events.
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Domaine de Boisbuchet
F-16500 Lessac, France
T +33 (0)5 45 30 65 57
+33 (0)6 95 12 33 30
E: info@boisbuchet.org
Exhibition 2023: Arboretum – our world made in wood
An arboretum is a plantation that displays a variety of trees and shrubs. Boisbuchet has been promoting this diversity for many years and pays tribute to it with this exhibition. Wood has been a key element in the development of design and architecture, and indeed of our entire civilisation; countless, often fundamental innovations have been based on this raw material. However, we have also overexploited it, and today, as we visibly lack biodiversity and even clean air, we realise once again how much we need trees and their wood.
This exhibition recalls its unique possibilities, with examples from architecture and landscape design, science and technology, industry, crafts and art.
The exhibition will be held at the château of Domaine de Boisbuchet.
With the kindly support of
Reception, café at the Vienne and shop
The mill, by the river Vienne, functions as the Domaine de Boisbuchet’s welcoming reception with a cafe and terrace. A shop alongside offers a curated selection of books, products and other souvenirs.
Le Parcours Arts, Nature et Patrimoine 2023
Le Parcours Arts, Nature & Patrimoine is a new collective initiative for artistic and cultural dissemination in Nouvelle-Aquitaine which brings together five public and private structures dedicated to contemporary practices: the Château de la Borie, the Domaine de Boisbuchet, the Domaine des Étangs, the Musée d’art contemporain de la Haute Vienne – Château de Rochechouart and the Centre International d’Art et du Paysage – Île de Vassivière. More info
Events, performances and conferences 2023
OPENING DAY | JUNE 17th 2023 from 17h 30 onwards
Discover the Domaine de Boisbuchet and its summer programme with an ápero for the season-opening. We will welcome you with refreshing drinks and an apéro of the local specialities, before starting with a display of our programme for this year, followed by a visit of our summer exhibition with the curators themselves, which takes place in the Château.
MELTING POT DU VENDREDI | Every Friday from 26th June to 26th August
Come and discover this summer’s designers during a presentation of the results of the week’s workshop starting at 5.30 pm, followed by a dinner on-site at 8 pm with the creative community gathered at Boisbuchet (presentation + buffet: 20€, by reservation).
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS | SEPT 16th – SEPT 17th
Domaine de Boisbuchet will celebrate the end of its summer season with special events. More info