The Literary Sculpture Garden Gardens, Parks in Bassillac et Auberoche

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Location : In the countryside

Province : White Périgord

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    • More than a hundred staged sculptures illustrate the most beautiful quotes from writers.

      Located in a remarkable green setting, a poetic vegetable garden, century-old oaks and installations form the decor of this route over 12,000 m² of differentiated garden.

      A suite of astonishing installations dedicated to Arthur Rimbaud traces his life and work. His most beautiful poems (Ma Bohème, Le Bateau ivre, Le Dormeur du val, Les Poètes de sept ans…) but also the texts “Une saison en enfer” and “Illuminations” are transformed into sculptures and offered to the imagination visitors.

      During the visit to the garden, a narrated walk (approximately 1 hour)The wild paradeis offered every Sunday at 4 p.m.
      Jean-Claude Sadoine takes visitors in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud
      to discover the life and work of the adventurous poet.

      The Garden also presents 2 photo exhibitions in Aludibond including a series of macro-photo prints (30x40 format) which presents the insects that can be seen in the garden.

      Each year, new installations are added to the existing sculptures.

      A special moment where a universe opens up that allows you to escape from everyday life.

      Opening of the Literary Sculpture Garden in Blis and Born

      Until September 22, 2024 every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

      In July and August from Friday to Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

      “the Wild Parade” Walk told about the life and work of Arthur Rimbaud every Sunday at 4 p.m.

      The Garden is open on the occasion of “Heritage Days”

      September 21 and 22, 2024

      Self-guided visit entry: €5.5 - Free – 10 years old

      Entrance with narrated tour (from 10 years old): €6.5

      Dogs are accepted, kept on a short leash, free to visit

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Traveller Reviews The Literary Sculpture Garden

4.9 sur 5 63 reviews

  • *Céline H*

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by *Céline H* on 25/09/2024

    Visiting during Heritage Days (and despite gloomy weather), we discovered a unique garden in which we can wander from sculpture to sculpture like bees coming to collect quotes from great French writers. No signposted route, here you let yourself be carried away by your curiosity to discover works that are sometimes funny, touching and/or philosophical, all perfectly integrated into a soothing green setting. And what can we say about our exchange with the artist, a passionate and exciting man! Thank you again for this beautiful moment and see you next year for the discovery of your new projects in this bucolic place.

  • aline fourcault

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by aline fourcault on 21/08/2024

    Superb place, quiet. We go in and say to ourselves, it seems small and in the end we wander around for hours without realizing it. We spent 2 hours there with a child and just between adults, I think we could easily spend another hour there. The welcome is friendly, the sculptures are inspiring, the place is calming... In summary, a very nice discovery.

  • morgane marchadour

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by morgane marchadour on 27/07/2024

    But what an exceptional place! A haven of peace and wonder for the mind and the senses... Each of the sculptures questions and nourishes. The route on Rimbaud is so beautiful! I left this visit moved and grateful, I will surely think about it for a very long time. And what can we say about the extremely kind inhabitants of the place, who know how to take the time for a rich and open exchange, the loan of the little umbrella... Run there, really! 😍 .

Traveller Reviews The Literary Sculpture Garden

5.0 sur 5 4 reviews

  • "Art, nature and imagination"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Frédéric c on 21/08/2023

    Great Sunday spent strolling in a garden where sculpture, literature and poetry are wonderfully combined. Finally a place where you can relax and let your imagination wander.

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  • "Enrichissant , poétique, magnifique ...."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Dominobleu on 23/07/2023

    Une visite libre ou guidée selon ses envies. Un lieu insolite entre sculptures étonnantes, poésie et vie de Rimbaud. Une découverte bucolique et culturelle, les maîtres des lieux sont passionnés et...

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  • "Magique"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Fredoj24 on 16/07/2023

    Sculptures fabuleuses et visite contée à faire absolument... un lieu insolite et enchanteur où il est doux de venir flâner Un accueil chaleureux et attentionné

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The Literary Sculpture Garden

Address

295 chemin de la Forêt - Blis et Born
24330 Bassilac

GPS coordinates

45° 10'17.86"N, 0° 55'14.84"E

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