The Literary Sculpture Garden Stroll where you can encounter Rimbaud, Camus, and Baudelaire in Blis and Born

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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.

      Situated in a remarkable green setting, a poetic vegetable garden, hundred-year-old oak trees and installations form the backdrop to this route over 12,000 m² of differentiated garden.

      A series of astonishing installations dedicated to Arthur Rimbaud retraces his life and work. His most beautiful poems (Ma Bohème, Le Bateau ivre, Le Dormeur du val, Les Poètes de sept ans…) as well as the texts “A Season in Hell” and “Illuminations” are transformed into sculptures and offer themselves to the imagination of visitors.

      During the visit to the garden, a storytelling 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 poet and adventurer.

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

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

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

      Opening of the Literary Sculpture Garden in Blis and Born :

      • Until September 7, 2025 every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
      • “La Parade Sauvage” Storytelling walk on the life and work of Arthur Rimbaud every Sunday at 4 p.m.

      Self-guided tour: €5.50 - Free for children under 10

      Entrance with narrated tour (from 10 years old): €7

      Dogs are welcome, on short leashes, and are free to visit.

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Traveller Reviews The Literary Sculpture Garden

4.9 sur 5 68 reviews

  • Maëva Toulat

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Maëva Toulat on 03/08/2025

    Very beautiful garden and beautiful sculptures. Very interesting narrated tour about Arthur Rimbaud, with a passionate guide.

  • jean charles Guezennec

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by jean charles Guezennec on 03/08/2025

    A fabulous narrated tour of Rimbaud's world, brought to life and presented by two versatile artists. Not to be missed.

  • reinhold kratz

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by reinhold kratz on 20/06/2025

    Absolutely! An exceptionally impressive place that you simply must see. The overall concept—designing sculptures based on literary quotations—as well as the setting are magnificent. The very friendly on-site artist explains the complex very vividly. Truly a sight that's pleasant to visit even in extreme heat, thanks to the many shady spots!

Traveller Reviews The Literary Sculpture Garden

5.0 sur 5 5 reviews

  • "A must if you love poetry and original places"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by jean-françois h on 05/06/2025

    What a beautiful discovery! This garden dedicated to Rimbaud is a real hidden treasure of the Dordogne.The guided tour is exciting. Discover the tumultuous life of the cursed poet in a beautiful...

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  • "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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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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