See you at the Gardens 2023 - Destination Limoges

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Program
La Borie Gardens
Losmonerie Gardens
Cecile Sabourdy Gardens
Cassinomagus Gardens

By Chloé H, May 27, 2023

Reading time: 7 min.

From June 2 to 4, 2023, the 20th edition of “Rendez-vous aux Jardins” will be held, where parks and gardens exceptionally open their gates to you. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in private places, remarkable or steeped in history, and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature...

The theme “The music of the garden”

“Rendez-vous aux Jardins” aims to promote the discovery and appreciation of green spaces. The objective is to highlight their botanical and landscape diversity. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, these days allow visitors to explore the gardens and enjoy a unique experience in contact with nature. Animations, guided tours, exhibitions and various activities are often organized to enrich this encounter between the public and the gardens.

This year, the theme in the spotlight is “Music from the Garden”. He honors the richness of sounds that resonate within these places. Come and discover the songs of the birds, the croaking of the frogs, the rustling of the leaves, the runoff of the water. These sounds are combined through sound installations creating a natural symphony and contributing to the lively ambiance of a garden.

The open gardens of the Château de La Borie

One of the star destinations of this edition is the Borie castle, whose garden is in perfect harmony with this theme. located in Solignac, the “Moving Garden” of the Château de la Borie, developed according to the principles of the famous landscape architect Gilles Clement, offers a unique experience where the music of nature mixes with that of plants. This garden, restored in accordance with ecological principles, offers a healthy and diversified ecosystem where visitors can discover the medicinal power of plants as well as the practices of permaculture.

Programming

Guided tours

Guided tours commented by the owners are organized for “Rendez-vous aux Jardins”. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the different parts of the garden, while enjoying the natural melodies that surround it.

From June 2 to 4 at 15 p.m. and 16 p.m.
Reservations by email: info@artlaborie.com or by phone: 07 85 41 99 55

Alma FlamenKa concert

Alma FlamenKa will be in concert on June 3 and 4 at the Château de Laborie as part of the Rendez-vous au jardin.

June 3 and 4 at 16 p.m.
Price: €12 (€16 with the guided tour of the gardens)
Reservations: 06 63 98 37 87
Website: https://almaflamenka.fr

Useful information

Address: Chateau de la Borie, 87110 Solignac
Schedule: 14h-18h
Website: http://www.artlaborie.com/

The Losmonerie gardens, classified as a remarkable garden

A little bit of history

Located in Aixe-sur-Vienne, the Losmonerie Castle is a historic gem erected in XNUMXth century become over the centuries a noble residence of great architectural beauty. It houses within its walls a suite of eight Aubusson tapestries classified Historical Monument, a significant heritage for Limousin.

Programming

The Losmonerie gardens received the “remarkable garden” label in 2023. The label is a distinction awarded to gardens in France for their interest cultural, aesthetic, historical or botanical. It is awarded by the Ministry of culture and communication.
3 gardens are organized around the castle:

A formal garden and lush around historic buildings with a diversity of ambiances that make it an enchanting place to explore.
A gourmet garden around a walk-tasting in the largest French collection of raspberries, including more than 100 varieties (ripening in June)
A naturalist garden and wild located in an exceptional site on the banks of the Vienne, classified ZNIEFF. Treat yourself to a moment of meditation in the magnificent wicker hut by Emmanuel Puybonnieux.

Useful information

Duration: Saturday June 3 from 14:00 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Fees : 5€, 3€ from 4 years old (price including games)
Address: Aixe-sur-Vienne, 87700 Aixe-sur-Vienne
Tel: +06 07 11 04 96 XNUMX

The gardens of the Cécile Sabourdy naive art museum

Presentation

The “Rendez-Vous aux Jardins” weekend is the perfect time to go exploring with your family. beautiful gardens du Cecile Sabourdy Museum in Vicq-sur-Breuilh! You can discover a biodynamic garden and vegetable patch, designed to support the life of plants, vegetables, fruits and insects. In addition, free activities and workshops are organized especially for families in the gardens of the museum during this event.

Practical information

Address: 2 rue du museum Cécile Sabourdy, 87260 Vicq-sur-Breuilh
Duration: : Saturday and Sunday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Fees : the animations are free all weekend!
Access to the gardens free all year round
Museum : Adults €5,50 | Children -18 years €3,50 | -6 years free | Guided tour (by reservation) €7,50
Info and reservations: 05 55 00 67 73
Possibility to come and picnic in the gardens if the weather allows it

Programming

The official program

The Cecile Sabourdy Museum

1 – Creative workshop "Talking sticks" – from 6 years old

Take part in an artistic workshop inspired by the “Infime Infini” exhibition by Serge Pey. Create decorated talking sticks and contribute to a collective work in the museum gardens.

Saturday June 3 from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. and Sunday June 4 from 14 p.m. to 16 p.m.
Non-stop workshop, except Sunday from 16 p.m. to 17 p.m. during the “steps, signs, sounds” show.

2 – Relaxation and listening to nature workshops | from 12 years old

Explore the gardens of the moving museum through a deep listening to self, others and nature.

Saturday June 3 from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
45 minute group session. On reservation from 14 p.m. to 15 p.m. or from 16 p.m. to 17 p.m. and free access from 15 p.m. to 16 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 18 p.m.

3 – Musical journey (participatory) | from 2 years old

Lise offers you a walk in the gardens in creating sounds from small instruments percussive and natural elements: open your ears wide, (re)connect to the sounds of the gardens and accompany the music of the living.

Saturday June 3 from 15:30 p.m. to 16 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.

4 – Show "Pas, signs, sons" (dancing with plants) by the companies Illusia and Gréau | from 2 years old Sunday June 4 from 16 p.m. to 17 p.m.

A storyteller and dancers intertwine their worlds, thus creating a singular link with the flora and spaces of the garden, inspired by the sounds of trees and plants. You will be captivated by the songs of the rose, the stories of the violet, the birch or the ginkgo.

Saturday June 3 from 15:30 p.m. to 16 p.m. and from 17 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
In the green amphitheater of the Museum's gardens, come and attend this newly created show presented in preview.
Show canceled (and postponed to another date) if the weather is rainy.

Cassinomagus Gardens

Presentation

The Cassinomagus Garden is inspired by the natural history of Pliny the Elder. Its purpose is to preserve the typical plants of Gallo-Roman antiquity representing more than 100 plant species, organized according to their uses. A set of scents has been set up to allow visitors to recognize the different fragrant species. In addition, the garden also includes the small vegetable garden, which highlights the plant species known in the XNUMXst century. Part of the remains, which is not visible, is symbolically restored thanks to plant elements.

The programme

Commented discovery of the Apiary of the Friends of Chassenon │3 and 4 June from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 30 p.m.

Come and meet the bees of the Friends of Chassenon. The association presents their apiary, its operation and maintenance and offers explanations on bees and honey in Antiquity. Free access on the proposed schedules, without supplement.

Meeting in the Garden of Pliny the Elder* of the Cassinomagus baths │ June 3 and 4 at 14 p.m., 30 to 45 min

Meet Pliny the Elder, the great Roman naturalist and philosopher! The gardener introduces you to Pliny's Garden and its vegetable garden: looking for plants, maintenance, natural management of a garden for educational purposes...

*On reservation without supplement

Guided tours of the thermal baths* │3 and 4 June at 10 a.m. and 30 p.m.

Visit the monumental remains of Cassinomagus in the heart of the 15-hectare park in the company of mediators.

*On reservation without supplement

Music in the garden │June 4 at 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate moms, with Mathieu Dethoor and his students from the Charente Departmental School of Music.

Quiz "Plants and music" │ Ongoing

free play in the garden. Come and test your knowledge of plants and their use in ancient music and try to win a plant from our garden!

Natura* family workshop animation │ June 3 and 4 at 14:30 p.m.

Children discover the art of gardens, Roman vegetable gardens and the use of plants at that time. A naturalist's board (herbarium) is made up of 6 plants, each one being presented for its particular use (food plant, medicinal plant, etc.). Following the creation of the herbarium, the children let themselves be guided by their senses and find these 6 plants through games of smell, touch and taste.

Guided tour of the Cassinomagus thermal baths* │ June 3 and 4, 10:30 a.m. and 15:30 p.m.

Monumental remains in the heart of a 15-hectare park

*On reservation without supplement

Useful information

Date: From June 3 to June 4 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Address: Chassenon, Longeas, 16150 Chassenon, France
Fees : adult €7,50 / child €4,50 / reduced €5,50 / free for children under 6
Supplements: visits €2 / workshops €4
***Visits and activities by reservation. To book, you can contact us by email at contact@cassinomagus.fr or by phone at 05 45 89 32 21.