RENTAL CHÂTEAU DE LA BORIE FOR BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS AND MEETINGS CONGRESSES AND SEMINARS AND PARTIES

— a house for contemporary art In the proximity of you will find Chateau de la Borie: a unique and inspiring CHÂTEAU DE LA BORIE environment for meetings, symposia, seminars IN THE LIMOUSIN and festivities. The castle and its annexes can be rented for groups in the range of Chateau de la Borie in Solignac Chateau de la Borie and its annexes is located in the Limousin hills 5 are surrounded by 14 hectares of 15 – 440 persons. kilometers south of Limoges. Solignac ornamental and vegetable gardens is known to the pilgrims on the Route , park, lake and forest, that change Saint Jacques de Compostella for their splendor with each season. its historical XIIth century abbey Although La Borie is surrounded by and church. Their route passes the nature the proximity of Limoges with picturesque medieval bridge over the its Bénédictins railroad station and its and continues in the direction International Airport Bellegarde gives of La Borie and beyond. The famous easy access. Richard the Lionheart route also passes through Solignac on its way to many beautiful historical castles in the Limousin.

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L’étang et les bois du domaine HISTORY

La Borie (Occitan for ox-farm) is an La Borie provided the family with example of a historical large domain wood, grain, poultry and meat and for farming and living typical for was a source of respect and prestige. the Limousin. The castle was built As was customary during that era, the between 1580 and 1634 during the domain was used for hunting parties reign of Louis XIII in a late-renaissance and festivities for an elegant world. style. The first owner was the noble Martial de Maledent, lord of La Borie, treasurer of the king for the Géneralité of Limoges. The Maledent family resided in Limoges. The agricultural domain

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Le jardin de la Borie Le jardin avec le Théâtre de Verdure The castle was built between 1580 and 1634 during the reign of Louis XIII in a late-renaissance style. Thomas Grünfeld, 5 Station Thomas Grünfeld,

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porary art centers spread out in its beautiful The first FRAC surroundings. Contem- Regional d’Art (Fondation in porain) opened early in the 1990’s The musea and other sites Meymac. contemporaryfor art make the region an exploration: place a favorite for Limoges Limousin and the the FRAC the Meymac, FRAC Vassiviere, museum and the CIAP located are on an enchanting island examples. just a few

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ART CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY Vue de l’exposition ‘Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard’, le hasard’, coup ‘Un de dés jamais n’abolira de l’exposition Vue Thomas Grünfeld) (avec István Csákány, but also for its high density of contem- but also for cows and its world-famous porcelain,cows and its world-famous its meat of the authentic rust-brown its meat rust-brown of the authentic The Limousin is not only known for The Limousin is not only known for collectors. art are held both for art loversart are held both and for addition, courses on contemporary lectures, art films and artists talks. In organizes exhibits and a program and of organizes exhibits rary art of an international levelrary art of an international that was opened: contempo a gallery for purpose. In 2017 the La Borie Gallery 2017 the La In purpose. its buildings were restored for this this its buildings were restored for Borie became a cultural center and At the end of the XXth century La of the XXth century the end La At Depending event on the nature of the the capacity of the castle and its varies from 15 personsannexes in a 440 charming library to maximally capacityseats. can Additional be created by installing on the domain a party tent. During the outdoor season the gardens, the court the lime and an to the castle offer tree field next a reception, site for excellent an apératif a dinner. or A special program related to contemporary art can be arranged upon request: a guided tour to an art a talk on contemporaryexhibition, an art film or a workshop add an art, contemporaryinspiring extra element to your event. is available 2 ). The annexes ). The annexes 2 per room) to several 2 ) and the Salle de Concert (120 ) which are available throughout 2 2 m the year to organize events at a level. professional The harmony between heritage, betweenThe harmony heritage, nature and contemporary art on the Borie creates an inspiring domain La business presentations surrounding for and meetings, symposia, seminars, parties and weddings. castle In the a of 392 m total surface larger rooms (80 m contain the Salle des Lyres (120 contain the Salle des Lyres m spread over 2 levels. The rooms in the castle vary from small and intimate (27 and 38 m

RENT OF CHATEAU DE DE CHATEAU OF RENT LA BORIE: HARMONY BETWEEN HERITAGE, AND NATURE ART CONTEMPORARY

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professional level. professional throughout the year to organize events at a and the Salle de Concert which are available The annexes contain the Salle des Lyres contain the Salle des Lyres The annexes A special program related to contemporary MEALS art can be arranged upon request: a guided tour to an art exhibition, a talk on contemporary AND HOTELS art or an art film. Chateau de la Borie offers a range of Near Chateau de la Borie you will find possibilities for a high coffee or high various possibilities to stay overnight. tea, an apératif or cocktails and it Limoges has a number of good hotels collaborates with local restaurants and in the region you will find several and traiteurs for lunches and dinners. original hotels that offer you a discove- They provide a wide choice of simple, ry of the beauty of the nature and the delicious meals prepared with biologi- heritage of the Limousin. cal and local products and also more exquisite dinners according to your requests.

ACCESS

Chateau de la Borie can be reached national airline connections. By car easily by direct fast train connection Solignac lies at 10 kilometers from the with Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse. A20. The domain La Borie has 2 par- 10 The Aeroport International Bellegarde kings with a total capacity of 250 cars. CHÂTEAU DE LA BORIE has a number of national and inter-

Vue de l’exposition ‘Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard’, (avec Rodrigo Matheus, Oscar Santillan) Neem contact op om al uw wensen en vragen te bespreken met:

Mme Ardi Poels Château de la Borie 87110 Solignac M [email protected] T + 33 (0) 7 85 41 99 55 István Csákány, Concrete Wreath István Csákány,

— a house for contemporary art