France - Chateau de Cerisay

A Creative Sanctuary in the Heart of France

Nestled in the rolling countryside of France, Atelier Artist in Residence at Château de Cerisay offers artists an extraordinary opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and into a world designed entirely for creation. Our intimate two-week residencies provide the rare gift of uninterrupted time, inspiring surroundings, and the freedom to explore your artistic vision without compromise.

The Program

Each residency welcomes a carefully curated group of artists across disciplines—visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, textile artists, photographers, and digital creators and more —fostering an environment where diverse creative voices can flourish and cross-pollinate. Whether you're seeking to complete a significant project, experiment with new techniques, or simply reconnect with your artistic core, our program provides the space and support to make it possible.

The château's historic walls have witnessed centuries of human creativity and contemplation. Today, they offer the same timeless inspiration to contemporary artists ready to dedicate themselves fully to their craft. From sunrise studio sessions to evening conversations that spark new ideas, every moment at Cerisay is an invitation to go deeper into your work than everyday life allows.

The Setting

Château de Cerisay is more than a venue—it's a collaborator in the creative process. The building's elegant architecture, surrounded by manicured gardens and pastoral landscapes, creates an atmosphere where inspiration feels effortless and focus comes naturally. Artists work in thoughtfully appointed studios and common areas, each space designed to honor both the château's heritage and the needs of modern creative practice.

Here, the boundary between living and creating dissolves. Wake to birdsong and morning light streaming through tall windows. Spend your days immersed in your work, pausing only to share meals and ideas with fellow residents. End each day knowing you've had the luxury of complete creative devotion—something increasingly rare in our connected world.

Who We Seek

We welcome artists at all stages of their careers who share a commitment to serious creative work and an openness to the transformative power of focused artistic practice. Our residents are united not by their medium or experience level, but by their desire to push boundaries, explore new territories, and create work that matters.

If you've ever dreamed of having time to fully inhabit your creative vision—to wake up each morning with your only obligation being to your art— Atelier Artist in Residence is designed for you.

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Each residency is limited to ensure an intimate, supportive environment where meaningful work can flourish. We invite you to join us in creating something extraordinary at Atelier Artist in Residence.

"In the quiet of Cerisay, artists don't just make work—they remember why they became artists in the first place."