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Fire arts, contemporary art, naive art or even crafts… The exhibitions in Limousin showcase French and international talents, making the region a true showcase of creation. Not to mention the places that house them, real gems to discover as much for their collections as for their architecture. So, ready to explore the unmissable exhibitions of the year?
Vicq-sur-Breuilh, 23 minutes from Limoges
Cécile Sabourdy Museum & Gardens
Housed in a former 2014th-century presbytery in Vicq-sur-Breuilh, this museum invites you to discover an extraordinary art. Since XNUMX, it has been highlighting Naive, Raw and Singular artists through a permanent collection and daring temporary exhibitions.
Paintings, drawings, sculptures and tapestries interact there, offering a unique perspective on self-taught and professional creators from varied backgrounds.
The 2026 exhibitions:
- Cécile Sabourdy Museum x Refractories Network – until June 30, 2026
- Should the stems be cut? - August 30, 2026
- Pierre Albasser from A to Z until September 20th, 2026
- The Village Idiom, Jean-François Vrod Collection – until December 2026
Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, 29 minutes from Limoges
Got mill
The last witness to the golden age of papermaking in Limousin, this unique site revives ancestral know-how while innovating with plant-based and recycled papers. Discover the manufacture of paper by hand and on a 19th century machine, as well as printing through five centuries of history.
- The paper comes to life – from March 28 to December 19, 2026
Saint-Junien, 32 minutes from Limoges
The City of Leather
Leather, the emblematic know-how of Limousin, finds a new setting in Saint-Junien with the Cité du Cuir, which is scheduled to open in 2025. This 1 m² venue highlights glovemaking and leather crafts through an immersive museum tour, professional workshops and a meeting space. The visit continues outside along the Vienne and ends in a concept store offering gloves, leather goods and artisanal creations.
- No exhibition currently on display
Rochechouart, 41 minutes from Limoges
Haute-Vienne Museum of Contemporary Art
The Musée d'art contemporain de la Haute-Vienne, labeled Musée de France and supported by the Ministry of Culture, is located in the Château de Rochechouart. It is distinguished by the dialogue between historical heritage and contemporary creation, with more than 1 works by international artists, including permanent commissions from Giuseppe Penone and Richard Long.
- The Museum in Motion – until December 13, 2026
Eymoutiers, 43 minutes from Limoges
Espace Paul Rebeyrolle
From February to May, this exhibition space honors the artist through a selection of around fifty works from the permanent collection. During the summer, a temporary exhibition presents renowned artists, while maintaining access to part of the Rebeyrolle collection. This unique place in France allows an immersion in the artist's universe, within an architectural setting anchored in the Limousin nature.
- Guillaume Couffignal, Paths of Silence – from April 5 – June 14, 2026
Vassivière Island, 1h15 from Limoges
International Center for Art and Landscape – CIAPV
Designed between 1989 and 1991 by Aldo Rossi and Xavier Fabre, the CIAPV is a remarkable contemporary architectural work. Rossi's first achievement in France, this unique building fits perfectly into its island environment by echoing water, navigation and the dam. Dominated by a lighthouse, it offers a space dedicated to observation, reflection and creation. Its unique architecture, both inspiring and immersive, makes it an essential exhibition space, open to all.
The 2026 exhibition:
- Borrowed languages – March 1 – June 14, 2026
- So we'll go find the color elsewhere – from June 28 to November 1, 2026
Aubusson, 1h23 from Limoges
City of Tapestry
At the Cité internationale de la tapisserie, traditional craftsmanship and history come together harmoniously around an exceptional know-how: Aubusson tapestry. Listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, this ancestral technique, perfected since the 15th century, is distinguished by the richness of its patterns, the finesse of its weaving and the depth of its colors.
The 2026 exhibition:
- Tribute to George Sand – until June 8, 2026
Limoges and Limousin, capital of Art Deco
For six months, museums and emblematic places come alive with a variety of events to mark the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts.
18 April 2025 09 Mar 2026
These exhibitions not to be missed in Limoges
Discover the talents and know-how that shape Limoges, from porcelain to the arts of fire, through the history of France and contemporary creation. The city and its exhibition spaces welcome national and international artists whose works sublimate this exceptional heritage and make Limoges shine as an essential destination for lovers of art and culture.
Exposition – Dobritz Jette l’Encre à l’Amer
Le 20 July 2026
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