Impressionist Provence Art Retreat - September 24-October 2 2025

Impressionist Art Retreat, Plein Air in Provence - September 24-October 2 2025

Chateau-based Artists Retreat in the South of France

The chateau estate is only half an hour from Avignon. Avignon is a world heritage site. It is surrounded by many historical landmarks with an artistic connection. We will visit Saint Rémy de Provence and van Gogh’s home where he lived for just over a year. We will walk in his footsteps, paint what he painted and see what he saw. We also visit the medieval city of Les Baux and the spectacular audiovisual tribute to artists at Les Carriere des Lumieres. We have arranged a special visit to Aix-en-Provence. You'll explore the "CIty of a thousand fountains", Cezanne's studio, and much more. Your itinerary includes painting in fabulous locations, markets, vineyards, and visits to breathtaking hilltop villages. We’ve chosen locations where we have access to our vehicles, materials and cafés. Bring your camera because you will want to snap references to paint later as you will be truly inspired by your surroundings.

Instruction will be available from our team of artists, headed by the Workshops in France Founder & CEO, Julie Snyder. We deliver Bonjour Bootcamp which hones the skills needed to paint en plein air and can be customized for your needs. There will be an opportunity to paint en plein air every day.

Using the atelier methodology of working together as a group, Workshops in France will guide you through a week of immersive art learning while enjoying the local food, wine and culture famous to southern France. Guests can choose to follow the program or paint independently.

Suitable for artists of all levels and all media, from fearless beginners to painting professionals. Non-painting partners/companions are welcome.

The cost includes all accommodations, food on the estate (breakfast, lunch and dinner), grab-and-go lunch ingredients if painting off the estate, entrances to shows and exhibits, 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 point is the the train station in Avignon, Marseille airport can be arranged as well (we'll arrange shared taxis for you, about 40euros per person).

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