In our writing workshops, each participant has the option to share their texts aloud with the group in a stimulating and supportive atmosphere. Both moments of exchange and personal writing allow for a deeper and different perspective on the chosen words. This collaborative experience not only stimulates creativity but also encourages personal growth.

The Domaine’s Culinary Workshop offers an enriching immersion with experienced chefs. It provides the opportunity to explore the art of cooking local products, directly sourced from the Domaine’s truffle orchard and vegetable garden. This experience delves into the intimate fusion of nature and gastronomy.

During the engraving workshops, participants explore the technique of intaglio printing. The process involves engraving a design into a metal plate, preparing the surface, transferring the drawing, and applying ink to the engraved plate. A historic press, once owned by Aldo Crommelynck and renowned for his collaborations with Picasso, is available in the workshop at Cazenac for printing the artworks onto paper.

Music holds a central place among the disciplines offered at the Domaine. The masterclasses are led by internationally renowned musicians, providing both teachers and participants with a unique level of work quality and interaction.

The painting workshops offer an exclusive immersion alongside experienced artists and instructors, who select themes inspired by the location and the surrounding nature. For all our artistic disciplines, including painting, watercolor, drawing, and engraving, a specially equipped studio with high-quality materials is available to participants.

At the Domaine de Cazenac, professional photographers in residence lead workshops on landscape photography, artistic portraits, and advanced techniques. A specialized lab facilitates the development of both film and digital photos. Participants receive practical training in a verdant and historic setting.

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The yoga workshops offer a unique human experience designed to provide physical and mental well-being. Held in a stunning and inspiring setting, these sessions allow participants to reconnect with themselves and the surrounding nature. Our workshops are led by experienced instructors who teach various aspects of yoga through the practice of asanas (postures) and pranayamas (breathing techniques), aiming to harmonize the body and mind.

At the heart of the Domaine, a concept emerges like a philosophy: the symbiosis between Art and Nature. The Gastronomic Workshop draws its inspiration from authentic local products, while the Artists' Workshop flourishes within the serene landscapes that surround it.

Discover the art of living in the Black Périgord. Domaine de Cazenac invites you to creative and culinary workshops inspired by the surrounding nature. A unique experience blending art, nature, and gastronomy.

Artistic and gastronomic workshops – Domaine de Cazenac

Bordeaux St-Jean - Le buisson de Cadouin: 2 hours by train (TER) then 15 minutes by road to the Domaine.

Guests can arrange taxi bookings in advance for their journey to the Domaine.

Paris Montparnasse - Bordeaux St-Jean: 2 hours by TGV-LGV

Paris Orly to Brive la Gaillarde: 1 hour flight + 1h30 drive to the Domaine.

Paris CDG to Bordeaux Merignac: 1h15 flight + 2h15 drive to the Domaine.

From Bordeaux

From Paris

Born in 1964 in Marseille, Jean-Christophe Béchet has lived and worked in Paris since 1990. Blending black and white with color, film with digital, 24x36 with medium format, polaroids, and photographic "accidents," Béchet selects the “right tool” for each project to create a meaningful dialogue between a real-world interpretation and photographic material.

Five days of immersion at Domaine de Cazenac. We will photograph and stay on-site in the heart of the Château de Cazenac, which dates back to the 14th and 16th centuries and overlooks the Dordogne Valley. Equipped with both digital and film labs, this location will allow for the development of a personal photographic practice focused on revealing the 'spirit of a place.' All shooting will be conducted either within the château, its outbuildings, or the surrounding countryside.

Participants will be challenged to create a small, artistic, and personal series of 6 to 8 photos of this magical place. The uniqueness of this five-day workshop also includes a focus on printing, with the opportunity to learn black-and-white film printing for those who bring a film camera and monochrome films. Ultimately, three photos per participant will be printed in 30x40 cm format and given to the participants.

Lunches and dinners will be enjoyed together, providing moments for exchange and discussion. Gastronomy is one of the Domaine's highlights, as the Château is also known for its kitchens, which regularly host local chefs and culinary art trainees.

4-night retreat with accommodation in the château

Various assignments will take place on the Domaine

€1,500 per person, full board with a resident chef.

Jean-Christophe Béchet is a French photographer born in 1964 in Marseille. His work focuses on street photography and urban landscapes, capturing everyday moments with sensitivity. He has authored several books and shares his approach to photography through various workshops. This immersion at Domaine de Cazenac is an opportunity to benefit from his experience in a setting conducive to creativity.

Within the historic Domaine de Cazenac, a photographic immersion will take place under the guidance of Jean-Christophe Béchet. From Wednesday, November 20 to Sunday, November 24, 2024, this workshop offers a stay in the heart of the Périgord Noir, where participants will explore photography in an inspiring setting. The 14th-century château provides modern facilities, including digital and analog labs, allowing participants to develop and print their work directly on-site.

Duration: Wednesday, November 20 to Sunday, November 24, 2024

Accommodation: Château de Cazenac, prestigious rooms

Activities: Photography at the château and its surroundings, digital and analog lab, editing, black & white prints

Services: Gourmet meals, access to sauna, pool, and tennis

Leica cameras will be available on site for those who wish to try them (2-3 models)

1 500 € per participant, including accommodation and meals

The Spirit of the Place: A Photographic Immersion

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The Spirit of the Place: A Photographic Immersion

By Jean-Christophe Béchet

Creative workshops

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Gastronomy

Music

Engraving

Painting

Writing

Yoga

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By Jean-Christophe Béchet