creative RETREATS IN FRANCE
Experience one of the most inspiring art retreats in France at Chateau Charente, where just 12 guests are welcomed to create, connect, and unwind. Led by celebrated artists, our intimate retreats blend creative workshops with French cuisine, wellness rituals, and the cultural richness of Southwest France.
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Discover an immersive, artist-led painting retreat in the heart of the French countryside. Wake to the soft light of dawn, paint beneath centuries-old trees, and unwind with gourmet meals and fine local wines.
At Chateau Charente, our creative retreats combine professional art instruction, wellness activities, and French cultural experiences—all in an elegant chateau setting. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, each retreat is designed to inspire, indulge, and connect. Limited to just 12 guests.
Perfect for those seeking luxury painting holidays, curated art workshops in France, or a creative escape surrounded by nature and beauty.
Art. France. A Chateau.
Come paint with us.
Chateau Charente is a 19th-century French chateau in Southwest France—an elegant, art-filled retreat venue with luxurious suites, a light-filled atelier, and organic potager gardens.
It’s more than accommodation; it’s the heart of your creative escape.
Step Inside Our Historic French Chateau
“Every moment felt like a beautiful exhale. The art, the food, the people—it reawakened something in me I hadn’t felt in years”
— SOPHIE, SYDNEY
“A rare and exquisite experience. I arrived curious, I left inspired—with new friends and a full sketchbook.”
— PAUL, NEW YORK
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Don’t miss Clare Bowen’s first in-person retreat in over three years — an extraordinarily rare opportunity to create, connect, and rejuvenate in the timeless elegance of Chateau Charente.
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