Special tour with artist Laurence Gossart

Laurence Gossart's exhibition ‘À propos de bégonias...’ (About begonias...) presents drawings and sculptures inspired by the begonia, Rochefort's emblematic plant and the symbol of the Conservatoire du Bégonia.

This plant, named in honour of Michel Bégon, Intendant of the Navy, was discovered in the West Indies in 1688 by botanist Charles Plumier. Today, Rochefort is home to the world's largest collection of begonias, recognised as a ‘National Collection’.

Laurence Gossart explores the intimate memories associated with this plant, between family heritage and artistic fascination.
A sensitive and poetic exhibition, between botanical history and personal transmission.

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