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RESIDENCE | STUDIOS 

There are 19 bedrooms being used at Chateau d'Orquevaux for the Artist Residency.

There are 2 Gatehouses on the property that will soon be used during residencies.

There are 4 Guesthouses in Orquevaux Village that may be used during residency. Orquevaux village is a tiny village (population approximately 75) which is just outside the Main Gate.

Each Artist has their own private bedroom. Your room will have a safe to lock valuables.

Currently there are five full baths. The bathrooms are semi-private and shared.

Towels and linens are provided.

Housekeeping is also provided.

There are two separate laundry facilities available. 

Common areas in chateau include Salons, Dining room and Kitchen.

The studios are located in the stables and the Chateau.

The Chateau, Stables, Guesthouses all have WiFi. 

There will be an orientation of the entire property at the start of the residency.

We want you to have an amazing experience so please contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Chateau provides 8 private bedrooms and 4 "Emerging artist  bedrooms". There are shared living spaces, shared kitchen, laundry rooms and 4 full baths.  Full amenities include housekeeping with linens and towels provided. The main Chateau also includes 10 studios which are normally reserved for the guesthouses. The Chateau also has WiFi and is a 2 minute walk to the stable studios, Orquevaux village and the guesthouses which are in the village. 

Writer's Bedroom in The Chateau The Chateau provides 4 writer's bedrooms which are also the Writer's studio. The bedroom includes a writing desk. Writers are welcome to also use the salons in the chateau and any area around the property they feel comfortable. There are shared living spaces, shared kitchen, laundry rooms and 4 full baths.   The Chateau also has WiFi. 
La Maison du Jardinier (Below) is a private cottage in Orquevaux village which can also be used as a private writer's cottage. The house is only available when not in use by a couple.

Emerging Artist Quarters| Quartiers des Artistes Émergents   Located on the top floor of the chateau in what was historically the staff quarters are 4 bedrooms that are now considered the emerging artists area. The private salon which is reserved for the top floor features the best view of the property from the 3 large Juliet balcony windows. There are also newly renovated bathroom facilities. The bedrooms are smaller then other bedrooms in the chateau. One bedroom which is large in comparison to the other 3 is reserved when there is an emerging artist couple or collaborative team in residence. We also have 2 additional Emerging Artist bedrooms on the second floor. 

The Studios | les Ateliers  The Studios are located on the 3rd floor of chateau and the stables. and provide large ample space for artists to create indoors with plenty of storage for supplies. Studio spaces in the stable also open out onto the stable courtyard and open vistas. The entire property is available for artists to set up plein air "studios" with a plethora of choices from hilltop views of the village, cathedral, petite castle, open meadows and fields and areas around the lake and boathouse. There is no limit for inspiration on the property and artist studios of Chateau d'Orqueveaux. 

GUEST-HOUSES

La Maison de Jojo | Jojo's House  is a 2/3 bedroom house located in Orquevaux village. There is one private bedroom and a separate area which has two bedrooms that are usually occupied by a Collaborative team. The Guesthouse which was built in the late 1800's is equipped with WiFi and laundry room, the house is a couple of hundred feet outside the main entrance and is used by the Artists-in-Residence that may have different needs such as family, pets or reasons to be determined. The Guesthouse is also used during times when the residency is at capacity and an artist prefers to not be wait listed. The guesthouse can be requested and its use is determined on a case by case basis.

La Maison de la Vigne  | The Grapevine House  The Grape Vine House is a 3 bedroom house located in Orquevaux village. The Guesthouse which was built in the late 1800's is equipped with WiFi etc, the house is a couple of hundred feet outside the main entrance and is used by the Artists-in-Residence that may have different needs such as family, pets or reasons to be determined. The Guesthouse is also used during times when the residency is at capacity and an artist prefers to not be wait listed. The guesthouse can be requested and its use is determined on a case by case basis.

La Maison du Jardinier | The Gardner's House is a charming, private 1 bedroom house with WiFi and all the amenities for a single artist or a couple.  The Guesthouse is located in Orquevaux village and was built in the mid 1800's. The Guesthouse is a 2 minute walk from the Main entrance of the chateau.

La Maison du Concierge | The Main Gatehouse  is currently unavailabe and is the residence of our Founder and Director Ziggy Attias and The Artist Residency Director Beulah van Rensburg. The Gatehouse is an independent structure situated by the front gate and includes a private full bath, half bath and private kitchen. Salon and Private laundry. The house includes linens and towels. The guest house also has full WiFi and is in close proximity to the artist studios in the stables. 

COMING SOON

La Maison des Artistes | The Artists House is a 3 bedroom house located in Orquevaux village. The Chateau Guesthouse was built in 1846 and is equipped with WiFi and laundry room, the house is a couple of hundred feet outside the main entrance and (will be) used for artists-in-residence during the season. It also may be occupied by artists that may have specific needs. The Guesthouse (will be) also used during times when the residency is at capacity and an artist prefers to not be wait listed. The guesthouse can be requested and its use is determined on a case by case basis.

La Maison du Verger | The Orchardist House has 2 bedrooms and a writing studio. The Gatehouse was originally for the caretaker of the orchard and livestock. It is located by The Kennel and comes with plenty of love from the goats and all the eggs the artists will get from the chickens. 

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