Chateau Charente

Chateau Charente Painting masterclasses in Southwest France. Expert artists. 10 painters only. One-to-one attention.
2027 season open for registration.

Welcome to Chateau Charente's official page, where transformative travel meets the timeless beauty of the French countryside. Nestled just an hour from Bordeaux, our luxury retreats celebrate calm, creativity, and connection. Each six-night experience is thoughtfully designed to help you reset, rejuvenate, and rediscover yourself while meeting like-minded individuals in an intimate settin

g. Delight in exquisite, garden-to-plate dining inspired by the region's finest flavours. Every meal tells a story, paired with exceptional local wines, immersing you in the essence of the French art de vivre. Craft your days to suit your desires—embrace the slow pace of countryside living, uncover the treasures of nearby Bordeaux and Cognac or simply unwind amidst nature's serenity. From restorative yoga sessions to plein-air art workshops, every moment is an invitation to reconnect with what truly matters. Discover the magic of every season with us and let Chateau Charente leave an imprint on your soul.

05/08/2026

This is what August looks like at the château.

Slow mornings. Golden light. Flowers on the table and brushes down by evening. Whatever you paint, oil, watercolour, acrylic, gouache, this is where you come to paint it differently, alongside an artist you admire.

Our 2027 season is open, five world class artists, most dates already filling. Come join us. Link in bio.

2027 season is open at Chateau Charente. A few spots remain.Vicki McGrath, Sarah Spackman RBA ROI, Richard K. Blades, Ka...
01/08/2026

2027 season is open at Chateau Charente. A few spots remain.

Vicki McGrath, Sarah Spackman RBA ROI, Richard K. Blades, Karen Daigle and Sarah Sedwick. Three return for a second week.

Ten painters, maximum. You work with the artist directly. Materials included, so you can travel light.

Comment RETREAT and we’ll send you the details.

Two rooms left for Sarah Spackman’s June 2027 retreat.She paints beside you all week. Colour, still life, in oils. South...
30/07/2026

Two rooms left for Sarah Spackman’s June 2027 retreat.

She paints beside you all week. Colour, still life, in oils. Southwest France in June, at Chateau Charente. Every bedroom air conditioned, rare for a French chateau.

Know a painter who needs this? Save it, or send it to them.

Link in bio to register.

Paint beside Richard K. Blades in France. The first date was so popular we’ve added a second.Six nights at our chateau i...
14/07/2026

Paint beside Richard K. Blades in France. The first date was so popular we’ve added a second.

Six nights at our chateau in Cognac country. Ten painters. His eyes on your canvas every day. Autumn light, golden vines, skies that change by the hour.

18 to 24 Sept 2027
27 Sept to 3 Oct 2027 (2nd date)

Everything included. Materials curated by Richard, chef prepared meals, transfers, air conditioned bedrooms. From €4,087 for twin share(around $4,400 USD), six instalments available.

Register at the link in bio. It takes two minutes and there’s no obligation, registering simply opens the conversation.

Questions first? Ask in the comments or DM us. This is a small retreat and a real person answers.

21/06/2026

One month until Clare Bowen arrives.

We’re preparing the chateau, room by room. Her guests arrive with nothing but themselves, every brush and colour already waiting for them.

She’ll take them out into the Charente’s sunflower fields, in full bloom by July, gold as far as the easel can see.

Sold out for July.
2027 season open for registration.

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23/05/2026

This little one didn’t make it out of the pool on his own this morning. We got to him in time. A warm towel, a quiet spot in the garden, and one very cautious strawberry later, he was back on his feet.

He has a house under the hedge. He’s been there all season. We had no idea he was using the pool as a shortcut.

A ramp goes in tomorrow.

If you have a pool, please add an escape route. A piece of wood on an angle is all it takes. Hedgehogs are strong swimmers but they can’t climb smooth walls, and they tire fast.

He’s fine. We’re fine. The strawberry didn’t last long.

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22/05/2026

If you paint landscapes, stop scrolling.

Julia Hawkins ROI is on her way to Chateau Charente. Painters are travelling from across the world for a week of immersive painting in southwest France. One-to-one guidance. The best light. The best food.

On the road, Julia stopped at a poppy field near the chateau. She set up her easel and painted what she saw. Cadmium red and vermillion at full intensity. Coral and orange where the light broke through. Deep crimson in the shadows. The French landscape does not wait.

Our guests arrive on Monday. We cannot wait to welcome them.

2027 retreats are open. Link in bio.

These are the words that stay with us long after guests have gone home.A painter from Hong Kong found the space to rest,...
18/05/2026

These are the words that stay with us long after guests have gone home.

A painter from Hong Kong found the space to rest, learn, and connect. A guest from the United States discovered what it means to be welcomed into a home, not a hotel. A traveller from Luxembourg said it simply: dreamy, amazing, fantastic.

Art that challenges you. Food that gathers you. Wellness that slows you down. Connection that surprises you.

They came as strangers. They left as friends.

This is what a week at Chateau Charente looks like.

2027 registrations are open. Link in bio.

The first retreat of 2026 is coming to a close. And what a week it has been.Painters arrived from across the world. Ease...
16/05/2026

The first retreat of 2026 is coming to a close. And what a week it has been.

Painters arrived from across the world. Easels went up on a bridge over the Charente River. Mornings opened with stillness. Lunches were set beside the water. Evenings found us connecting and laughing around the table.

This is what a week at Chateau Charente looks like. Swipe to follow the day.

With deep gratitude to for leading our first retreat with such generosity and skill. Our team who held everything together behind the scenes. And to the wonderful painters who came, we thank you for your trust.

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