Name: Between Shadows and Lights
Start: 2025-03-10
End: 2025-03-15
Location: Domaine de Cazenac

Born in 1972, Laurence Bost currently lives and works in Paris, though she never stays there for too long, as her paintbrushes are always on the move. 2022 began in the incomparable light of the banks of the Nile.

Laurence Bost is a self-taught artist (she only spent one season at the Etampes workshop) and began creating her first paintings just 15 years ago. Since 2012, she has exhibited her works annually at Galerie 26, Place des Vosges in Paris.

Laurence’s oil paintings stand out for their unique light. As if captured in the canvas, the light unfolds in rays of sunlight, reflections, and backlighting, giving her paintings an impression of a moment caught in time, a freshness of color, and an authenticity of the subjects. She enjoys outdoor painting, but she also sets up her easel in a library or a holiday garden. There, she captures the first ray of sunlight on the hallway rug, children playing in the grass, or the quiet moment of reading in the shade of a lime tree. Laurence transforms the everyday into something vibrant.

Live the experience of a unique artistic journey in the heart of the Dordogne Valley, from Monday, March 10 to Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Domaine de Cazenac and Laurence Bost invite you to participate at the second edition of this oil painting workshop, designed for artists of all levels.
The workshop takes place in the fairytale venue , where you will have access to bright and comfortable spaces, perfect to stimulate your creativity. More than that, an artist's studio entirely dedicated to the artistic practice, offering a true mind of inspiration.
Under the guidance of Laurence Bost, you will have the opportunity to deepen your oil painting techniques or simply let your imagination flow freely. It is a special moment to learn, experiment, and create in an exceptional environment.

The workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced participants.

In summary, this workshop is a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to perfect their painting skills in a stunning setting, surrounded by inspiring landscapes, while receiving personalized guidance from a talented artist.

5-night stay with accommodation in prestigious rooms

Access to the sauna, swimming pool, and tennis courts

Brushes of various sizes (special brushes for oil painting)

Tubes of Rembrandt brand paints: Mixed White - Yellow Ochre - Dark Cadmium Yellow - Alizarin Crimson - Vermilion Red - Olive Green - Biliary Green - Cinabre Green Medium - Raw Umber - Van Dyck Brown - Dark Ultramarine Blue - And other colors you like...

Arrival: Monday, March 10, 2025, from 2:00 PM
Departure: Saturday, March 15, 2025, after breakfast

The workshop will begin with a half-day or full-day dedicated to reviewing and/or learning the basic principles of classical painting. The subjects covered will vary each day, focusing on a central theme ranging from still life to portrait, as suggested by the artist, who will work with each participant individually and pedagogically to create a finished painting.

The price is €1500 per participant, including accommodation and meals from Monday evening to Saturday morning.

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

Jean-Marie Laclavetine was born in Bordeaux in 1954. A novelist and short story writer, he has been a member of the editorial committee of Gallimard Publishing since 1989. In this role, he has helped bring many French-language writers to prominence (Jean-Christophe Rufin, Carole Martinez, Jean-Baptiste Del Amo, Muriel Barbery, Boualem Sansal, Dai Sijie, David Foenkinos, Tristan Garcia, Leïla Slimani, Joffrine Donnadieu…). He has won numerous literary awards, including the 1999 Goncourt Prize for Lycéens for Première ligne and the Grand Prix for short stories from the French Academy for Le Rouge et le Blanc, a collection of short stories about the world of wine. He is also an Italian translator.

His last two books, Une amie de la famille (Marguerite Duras Prize) and La vie des morts, were published by Gallimard in 2019 and 2021. Since 2012, he has been leading writing workshops at Gallimard Publishing.

Jean-Marie Laclavetine, one of the leading contemporary French novelists, invites you to take part in his writing workshop from Monday 17th to Friday 21st of March 2025. This highly anticipated first workshop, already meeting with great success, offers a unique immersion in the art of storytelling.
Over five days, in a calm and inspiring environment, Jean-Marie Laclavetine will guide you through practical exercises and group workshops to explore the mechanics of narrative, the structure of storytelling, and the craft of writing. 

Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced writer, this workshop will help you develop your own voice and refine your style under the guidance of a recognized author.
This workshop is an opportunity to create, share, and grow alongside a passionate and experienced writer.

This immersion workshop offers participants personalized guidance in the practice of literary writing. The goal is not to provide an infallible recipe for writing a novel, but to help each individual to move forward in their personal reflection and develop their own tools for crafting a novel, a story, or a short story. The work will be based on texts produced on-site, or on excerpts from ongoing literary projects. Learning to write is, above all, a personal journey. It is about becoming aware of the unique powers of writing: a tool for exploration, understanding of the world, a source of anxiety, but also an instrument of pleasure, surprise, and laughter.

The proposed exercises will provide a foundation for reflection applicable to any literary writing practice: choosing the right word, seeking conciseness, precision, and effective metaphors, etc. We will also focus on more specific aspects of novel writing: the opening (incipit), the various phases of narrative development, the ending, choosing a title, using tenses, intermediate scenes, the issue of narrative point of view... 

The exercises will be tailored to the personalities of the participants and the evolving dynamics of the group. The objective is to enable each participant to progress on an ongoing literary project or to initiate a new project, inspired by the reflections generated during the workshop.

Duration: From Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 24, 2025

Accommodation: Château de Cazenac, prestigious rooms

Activities: Immersion and personalized support in the practice of literary writing.

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

Price: €1500 per participant includes accommodation and meals from Monday evening to Friday morning.

Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher by AFYI (French Association of Iyengar Yoga)

Myriam Chaigneau has been teaching for 11 years, and her experience with Iyengar Yoga began more than 25 years ago, an encounter that immediately felt like a natural fit for her.

Her exploration of the Asanas is endless and is continuously enriched by attending workshops and weekly classes with other teachers. This path leads to the harmonization of the body, the mind, and self-knowledge.

"Only self-knowledge can free you from fear. Self-knowledge is the beginning of wisdom and the end of fear." 

Immerse yourself in a deep and luminous experience, from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, 2025, at the heart of Iyengar Yoga practice, guided by Myriam Chaigneau.

Come recharge and rejuvenate in the idyllic setting of the Domaine de Cazenac, a place where calm and bliss meet, offering the perfect atmosphere for the blossoming of your practice. This retreat is an invitation to explore the many benefits of Iyengar Yoga, regardless of your level of experience.

Under the guidance of Myriam Chaigneau, you will delve into the subtleties of postures, alignment, and breath, respecting your individual abilities and pace. Iyengar Yoga, with its precise and methodical approach, will help you develop strength, flexibility, and serenity, while cultivating a deep connection between body and mind.

Your days will be filled with practice and meditation sessions, held in bright and welcoming spaces, providing a peaceful sanctuary for relaxation. This is a rare opportunity to deepen your practice, explore new dimensions of Yoga, and find a harmonious balance amidst the beauty of nature.

A retreat to recharge, reconnect, and rediscover yourself in a timeless, tranquil setting.

Ce stage est ouvert à tout pratiquant ayant 2 ans de pratique de yoga , Iyengar ou autres.

Accommodation in the château, in prestigious rooms

4 full days + a half-day on Saturday morning (lunch included).

- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Deepening of the postures

- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Relaxation, Pranayama, Meditation

- Morning from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM: Followed by lunch

The price is €1500 per person, including accommodation and meals from Sunday evening to Friday lunchtime.

Hélène DUPLANTIER has been teaching for 35 years at the Ateliers du Carousel in Paris, which is part of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD).

She has taught drawing, urban landscapes, travel journals, watercolor, and mixed techniques to children, teenagers, and adults.

She has organized workshops in art centers, at La Fémis, and the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art. She has exhibited in various galleries in France and Spain.

In March 2024, she will exhibit at the Eric Licoys Gallery in Paris.

After the success of the first edition, Domaine de Cazenac and Hélène Duplantier invite you to the second edition of their watercolor workshop, from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th of April 2025, in the heart of the Dordogne Valley.
This workshop offers you the opportunity to work in a natural and inspiring environment The artist’s studio, dedicated to creativity, will be at your disposal, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in your practice.
Passionate about landscape painting, Hélène Duplantier will guide you with care and attentive insight, encouraging you to capture the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, you will learn to work in harmony with nature, exploring the fluidity and lightness of watercolor in an exceptional setting.

This workshop is open to those who have already practiced painting or drawing.

Accommodation at the domain in prestigious rooms

Access to Tennis, Sauna, and Swimming Pools

5 Days – Arrival Monday afternoon, departure Saturday after lunch.

- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Final morning session followed by lunch.

The price is €1500 per participant, for accommodation in the château, and €1300 for accommodation in the Domain, in a single room, including meals from Monday afternoon to Saturday lunch.

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