Les Arts en l'Île
Edition 2026 Art & Craft Trades Crafts Free

Les Arts en l'Île

Ephemeral gallery of art craftsmanship on the Île de Vassivière

Beaumont-du-Lac — Creuse (23)
Dates 04 Jul — 13 Sep 2026
Location Beaumont-du-Lac (23)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Arts en l'Île

Les Arts en l'Île is an ephemeral summer gallery dedicated to art craftsmanship, located on the Île de Vassivière. Created by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, the Chamber of Trades, and the Center for Art Crafts of Limousin, this exhibition-sale highlights the know-how of about thirty selected art craftsmen from the region. Leather, ceramics, wood, wool, and other materials are showcased in an exceptional natural setting, in the heart of Lake Vassivière.

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A showcase for art craftsmanship in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Les Arts en l'Île is an ephemeral art craftsmanship gallery set up every summer on the Île de Vassivière. Supported by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, the Chamber of Trades and Crafts, and the Center for Art Crafts of Limousin, this initiative highlights the richness and diversity of regional artisanal know-how in an exceptional natural setting.

Thirty exceptional artisans

Each edition hosts about thirty carefully selected art craftsmen, who exhibit and sell their creations: leather goods, ceramics, wooden objects, wool items, and many other noble materials. Visitors can discover remarkable artisanal creations, chat with the artisans, and learn more about their techniques and creative process.

A natural setting for art

The Île de Vassivière, located between Creuse and Haute-Vienne in the heart of the lake, offers an idyllic setting for this celebration of creativity and artisanal authenticity. In partnership with the Syndicat de l'Île de Vassivière and the tourist office, Les Arts en l'Île combines culture, craftsmanship, and nature, inviting visitors for an artistic stroll through the stands and landscapes.

Arts en l'Île — edition 2026

2026 edition of Les Arts en l'Île on the Île de Vassivière. Ephemeral gallery of art craftsmanship from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The 2026 edition of Les Arts en l'Île will open its doors from July to September on the Île de Vassivière. About thirty art craftsmen from Nouvelle-Aquitaine will exhibit and sell their creations. Visitors will be able to discover pieces in leather, ceramics, wood, and wool and discuss techniques with the artisans.

Highlights Arts en l'Île 2026

  • Thirty selected art craftsmen
  • Free access exhibition-sale
  • Creations in leather, ceramics, wood, and wool
  • Exceptional setting of the Île de Vassivière

Prices Arts en l'Île 2026

Free entry

Practical information — Arts en l'Île

Practical Information

Location

Île de Vassivière, accessible from Beaumont-du-Lac.

Access

  • By car: Access via the bridge from the D222. Free parking on the island.
  • By boat: Shuttles from the ports of Lake Vassivière.

Prices

  • Free entry

Contact

  • Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Office de tourisme du Lac de Vassivière

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Where does it take place — Arts en l'Île

Île de Vassivière

Île de Vassivière, 23460 Beaumont-du-Lac

Arts en l'Île in brief

Art & Craft Trades Crafts Free Creuse