The Mighty Mini Chateau Art Retreat

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Petite Retreat Southwest - Time to Paint

Perfect Retreat in Southern France - Perfect Time Away

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Our Getaway Petite Art Retreat in Southwest France

 

October 1722, 2025 in the Languedoc, South of France

We are excited to welcome our artists to an enriching and compact version of our legendary art retreats. This is the perfect chateau-based art experience where you can devote time to your painting in a distraction-free environment. Find your inspiration from the daily painting locations while getting to know your fellow artists in highly creative surroundings.

Situated in the Haut Languedoc region of Southern France. The accommodation is a Domaine estate originally used as an Olive mill where they have pressed local olives for oil for centuries. The region is legendary for its hilltop villages, olive groves and luscious vineyards.

The cost includes all accommodations, food on the estate (breakfast, lunch and dinner), grab-and-go lunch ingredients if painting off the estate, entrances, and ground transportation. A group lunch out and a group dinner out are paid at our guest’s own expense and are optional. Our pick-up points are either the Bezier or Montpellier. Details below.

The purpose of the retreat is to make art in distraction-free aesthetic surroundings. You’ll find new skills, camaraderie, connections, motivation and above all, inspiration as an artists.

Suitable for artists of all levels. Non-painting partners are welcome, and there will be plenty for them to do.

Once registered, we’ll be in touch with all the details to help you arrive prepared.

 

Dinners, transportation and accommodations are included. Each day has a unique destination to sketch and paint – while also taking time to stop, explore and meet the locals. Your itinerary includes visiting a local market, vineyards and breathtaking hilltop villages. All locations have access to our vehicles, materials and cafes. Bring your camera, because you will be truly inspired by the surroundings and want to snap references to paint later.

While dining at the château we take up various painting-related topics for discussion and demos. Although the workshop is not instructed – painting side-by-side with fellow artists provides growth, new skills and new friendships. Wonderful guests from across the world have joined this retreat, including painters, photographers, writers, and sculptors.

Price is based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available. Airfare is not included. Discounts are available for spouses or partners (painting or non-painting). A $700 deposit is required to hold your space.

What’s Included

Dinners, ground transportation and accommodations are included. Price is based on double occupancy. There are a limited number of single rooms. Airfare is not included. Discounts are available for former guests and also for those traveling together, spouses/partners (painting or non-painting). A $700 deposit is required to hold your space.

All prices are in US dollars.

The Petite Retreat in Southwest France

It doesn’t get any better than our Southwestern Location in France

Explore New Towns

Join us in the Languedoc

Inspiring Vistas

Authentic French Culture

The Unparalleled Landscape

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Workshops in France has over 10 years of delivered workshops and retreats. 

Reserve Your Spot


$4100

Bring a friend for a discount!
*Prices are in US Dollars

This Workshop Includes:

  • 5 days of artistic immersion. Day 6 is departure-day.
  • Stay in an authentic French moulin estate, the site of a historic olive mill. 
  • All Inclusive: Fine food, wine, accommodation and ground transportation with one lunch and one dinner at your own expense.
  • Paint, sketch and enjoy the good life in beautiful Southern France surroundings.
  • Daily painting locations: Private vineyards, wine tasting, charming villages and markets.
  • Balanced itinerary of painting, exploring and relaxation for artists of all media – all skill levels!
  • Learn, live and paint side-by-side with artists. 
  • Uninstructed workshop. Mentoring available.
  • Plenty to do for non-painting partners!
  • 3 pickup points.
    Montpellier Airport,
    Montpellier TGV, connects from Paris
    Gare Beziers train station. Connects from MRS and other cities like Barcelona

 

 

Reserve Your Spot

$4100.00

Bring a friend for a discount!
*Prices are in US Dollars

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