The Galerie Landon in Chauvigny has relocated to a new address on rue des Puys, expanding from 35 to 47 square meters of space since February 2025. The art gallery, run by artist couple Thierry Landon and Lydia Cabret, has moved just a few meters from its previous location at place du Donjon, taking advantage of better visibility and improved facilities while remaining as tenants of the municipal government.
The morning sunlight illuminates the colorful canvases at the new Galerie Landon location. With a painting knife in hand, Thierry Landon demonstrates how he adds texture and relief to his oil paintings. He showcases his latest works, featuring seascapes on one side and still lifes and life scenes on the other. Images of Chauvigny sit alongside scenes of Parisian terraces. In a display case, wax paintings created by Lydia Cabret are prominently featured.
The two artists, who are also partners in life, co-manage their gallery together. After eight years in the heart of the medieval city, they seized the opportunity to relocate in February 2025. "We have a better storefront, so more visibility. Beautiful light and more space," summarizes Lydia Cabret about the move. "It's conducive to our activity." Behind the gallery, they now have access to a showroom and a courtyard. The walls continue to display paintings, including four works by David Bequet from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, while their workshop is located upstairs.
Thierry Landon appreciates the new location's atmosphere, noting, "Across from us, we can see the terraces, there's life there. It's conducive to our activity." The couple is considering an inauguration for their new gallery in the coming months. Most importantly, the expanded space has inspired new projects for the artistic duo. "We want to set up painting workshops. We have many requests. Probably next year," they explain. They would also like to invite other artists, particularly for the next edition of the Chemin des ateliers (Workshop Trail), and possibly collaborate with other professionals.
Despite producing new canvases each week, Thierry Landon was able to present his latest collection in June, describing it as "less oily, more waxy" painting. He exhibits in four other galleries throughout France and sells works worldwide through the Singulart website, "especially in Germany." This international reach allows the gallery, which houses about a hundred paintings, to maintain a "constant" revenue (amount not disclosed), despite more "thoughtful" purchases from clients compared to previous years.
Meanwhile, the former location of Galerie Landon at 3, place du Donjon is now occupied by the Cour des artisans (Artisans' Court). Thanks to approximately 10 additional square meters compared to its previous address on rue des Puys (not the same location as the current Galerie Landon), this cooperative shop can now display creations from sixteen artisans, up from nine previously. "We have a new ceramicist, fabric items," mentions Nadia Bergeron from Barbotine et pastel, who was managing the store during a recent visit due to the rotation system among creators. "Here, it's brighter. I have the impression that there are more people."
The relocation has proven beneficial for both establishments. From rue des Puys to place du Donjon, each business has found advantages in their new arrangements. The Galerie Landon operates at 29 rue des Puys, open Wednesday through Sunday with variable hours available on their website www.thierry-landon.com. The Cour des artisans at 3, place du Donjon is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in August and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in September.
