Artist / writer's retreat in SW France

Imagine having your own studio in the Lot region. We provide a supportive environment for your creative project. Our B & B accommodation is in the guest wing adjoining the studio. Lunch and dinner can be provided too. Companions are welcome. Our other services include guided visits to historic sites e.g. the Toulouse Lautrec museum in Albi; Paleolithic cave at Pech Merle. Accompanied woodland walks are also available.

A paradise for people seeking a creative retreat in "la France profonde"!

Sally Gaucheron (an art and design historian) established Atelier de la Rose in 1991 with her husband, Ed Herring. The studio was the centre for Ed's short courses in visual studies until his untimely death in 2003. This dedicated space is now available for artists and writers to rent.

We offer advantageous prices for those coming with a companion or who wish to share the studio with another artist/writer. Please consult our web site www.french-rose.com

Our bed and breakfast accommodation is in an independent guest wing of the property. It consists of two double-bedded rooms, a bathroom, WC and sitting room. You can also relax on the terrace with its panoramic view, or in the courtyard and garden.

The region is known for its wealth of Paleolithic and medieval sites, its picturesque hilltop villages and its unspoiled and varied landscape.

We are half way between Bordeaux and Toulouse. These two cities have international airports, as does Bergerac. The nearest large towns are Gourdon (train station), Cahors (train station) and Villeneuve-sur-Lot.

Please see the "Access" page of our web site www.french-rose.com for more details about travel.