Painting and relaxing

We stay in this small castle located near Amboise, in the Loire valley, 10 miles from Tours and 160 miles from Paris. The castle is surrounded by a large park featuring some very old trees, each of a different species. A small river with waterfalls runs accross the park.

The Castle

Accomodation is in the refurbished chateau itself, in single bedrooms. You have complete access to all of the castle, as well as to the grounds, and the meals are created using local produce and are prepared by the chateau's own cook.

Art course

5h per day (see Teaching). Thursday afternoon is free to visit other chateaux, wineyards, or simply relax.

Suggested activities after the classes or on Thursday afternoon (free) :

Visiting the famous Loire Châteaux. Some are considered Renaissance masterpieces and are included as such in the World Heritage list of the UNESCO : Amboise, Chenonceaux, Chaumont, Blois and Villandry are nearby.

The Loire Valley is also famous for its white and rosé wines, and numerous cellars offer free wine tasting around, you just need to stop by !

Each evening we sit down together for a delicious dinner and lively conversation after which we either go our own way, to read in the library for example, or we get together to go and explore Amboise, see a sound and light show at its castle or visit the famous ice-cream parlour. Board and quiz games are also organised and bikes and frisbees are available for the more energetic !

Example of daily schedule :

• 8.30h : Breakfast
• 9.30h - 12h : Art class (in the park of the Château or on another spot of the area)
• 12.30h : Lunch
• 15.30h - 18h : Art class
•  20h : Dinner
• Activities are proposed in the evening

Breakfast

The art workshop begins on Monday at noon and finishes on Sunday after lunch.