Summer Programme 2025
21.06.25 – 21.09.25
From Saturday, June 21st to Sunday, September 21th 2025, 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 2025
From June 21 to September 21 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 2025
Coming soon
LE CAFE SUR LA VIENNE
June 24 – September 21. 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 the Domaine’s website for the latest updates and additional events.
MAP OF THE REGION
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
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.
Events, performances and lectures 2025
OPENING DAY | JUNE 21th 2025 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 to our summer exhibitions with the curators themselves, which takes place in the château and the library. More information, coming soon.
MELTING POT DU VENDREDI | Every Friday from July 6 to September 6
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 + dinner: 24€, by reservation).
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS | SEPT 20 – SEPT 21
Domaine de Boisbuchet will celebrate the end of its summer season with special events. More information, coming soon.