I n t e r n a t i o n a l A r t i s t s & W r i t e r s R e s i d e n c e
The Chateau d'Orquevaux Experience
A l l C r e a t i v e s W e l c o m e
"A very well organized residency; from the confirmation letter to the moment you leave the residence. Every detail is taken into consideration to ensure a magical and meaningful experience. The studios are spacious and accommodation is clean, comfortable and beautiful. I highly recommend this residency to anyone who is looking for a safe space to feed their creativity. It is truly an amazing experience."
@kaylayazdi
"What an AMAZING PLACE . Everyone from the directors to the staff. You will feel so supported, loved, and valued as an artist and a person. They care for your meals, the meals are sooooooo good. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. accommodations are top notch.
You need to only concern yourself with your art and putting your energies into that."
@notjusttheordinary
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Jeff Cote
"The accommodations are very comfortable, the studios are full of light with spectacular views, and the meals, well, let's just say you'll never go hungry dining on the amazing french food. This is one of the most beautiful, informative and magical art residencies in the world. Don't hesitate to apply!"
@chgoart
F e e s & G r a n t s
2025 / 2026 ​
Private Bedroom | Private Studio | All Meals (Chef prepared)​
During the residency we also host optional artist events
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Life drawings, Poetry Soiree, Open Studio, Business of Art, Writer's workshop
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We also encourage activities such as sketch walks, hikes, swimming and other events
which may be suitable during the year.
100% of all fees are used for the running of the Artist Residency,
Expansion of the Residency & Sculpture park, and The creation of grant opportunities.
This also includes the rehabilitation of Chateau d'Orquevaux, The art galleries and The surrounding properties.
In time we hope there will be no out of pocket expenses for artists to attend the residency.
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Payment Schedule: Deposit (due upon acceptance in order to secure your residency dates)
Deposit is Fully Refundable prior to 2nd payment
2nd Payment (9 months prior to your Residency),
Final Payment (6 months prior to your residency)
The Denis Diderot Grant
EMERGING
ARTIST
GRANT
6 E A R Grants Available Monthly
Must be 18 - 29 years Old
Available to all accepted Artists
The Golden Ticket
2 Week Residency
2024 Combined Denis Diderot & Emerging Artist Grants Awarded: € 876,100
A l l a c c e p t e d a r t i s t s
that join our grants & scholarships initiative
"Artists Supporting Artists"
PATREON account for a minimum of 13 months
will be awarded
The Denis Diderot Grant (€10)
and for qualified artists there is an additional
Emerging Artist Grant (€12 total for both)
Grants can only be applied towards partial cost of your residency.
We recommend to join PATREON via website only and not use Patreon app due to new Apple fees which would be added to your cost.
The Diderot grant is awarded on the honor system.
You choose the amount needed up to the maximum below.
2 week Denis Diderot Grant (up t0) €1,600
3 week Denis Diderot Grant (up t0) €2,400
Any remaining balance helps to diversify the residency
and assists us in creating opportunities for other artists.
Our goal is that one day with a combination of
Scholarships, Grants, Sponsorships, Donations, & Patreon
The Chateau d'Orquevaux Experience
will be available to all creatives.
P l e a s e j o i n u s !
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Deposit is 100% refundable up to 9 months prior to your residency. Upon second payment the deposit and other payments are all non-refundable. Any short notice cancellations can not be postponed, rescheduled, or refunded. DONATIONS and PATREON are nonrefundable. We are unable to refund any VAT already applied to processed payments.
Please buy correct travel insurance in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Deposit and Grant are applied towards payment. All prices are in Euro.
TAX REQUIREMENTS for FRANCE
Chateau d'Orquevaux France is a registered French company and is required to follow all French government laws. Chateau d'Orquevaux is required to collect a 10% VAT tax (Sales tax).
There is also a 3.9% service charge for credit card fees.
Please contact us if you prefer to pay by bank transfer.
The residency fee includes all French tourist/accommodation taxes,
which is for the benefit of Orquevaux village.
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10% VAT (Sales Tax) will be added at checkout.
"This is an incredible experience. The Chateau, the co-directors, and the entire staff are absolutely fantastic. It is such a wonderful place to create with so many like-minded brilliant individuals. I strongly recommend." - Ayhan Yavuz | @tresoea
All accepted artists are awarded
"The Denis Diderot Grant"
Your actual cost: €3,250
Your actual cost: €4,875
2 Week Individual Residency
pre-grant Cost €4,850
The Denis Diderot Artist Grant (up t0) €1,600
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2 person residency shared bedroom & shared studio
- Collaborative Team, Couple or Friends | Your actual cost for 2 persons: €6,175
(Accepted couples or teams that require separate studios
are considered as individual residency)
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All accepted artists that join our
"Artists Supporting Artists"
PATREON account for 13 months at €10 a month
receive
The Diderot Grant towards residency.
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3 Week Individual Residency
pre-grant Cost €7,275
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The Denis Diderot Artist Grant (up t0) €2,400
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2 person shared bedroom & shared studio
- Collaborative Team, Couple or Friends | Your actual cost for 2 persons: €9,265
(Accepted couples or teams that require separate studios
are considered as individual residency)
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All accepted artists that join our
"Artists Supporting Artists"
PATREON account for 13 months at €10 a month
receive
The Diderot Grant
towards residency.
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An additional
E m e r g i n g A r t i s t G r a n t
is available to approximately 6 artists each month
that qualify.
All ages are welcome to apply but to be considered for
"The Emerging Artist Grant"
artist must be 18 to 29 years old at time of residency.
After both grants are applied the cost of the residency is:
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2 Week Emerging Artist Residency
Your actual cost €2,750
(Individual Emerging Artist GRANT is an additional €500 off total)
2 week Emerging Artist residency shared bedroom & studio for 2
- Collaborative Team, Couple or Friends €5,225
(Accepted couples or teams that require separate studios
are considered as individual residencies)
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3 Week Emerging Artist Residency
Your actual cost €4,125
(Individual Emerging Artist GRANT is an additional €750 off total)
2 week Emerging Artist residency shared bedroom & studio for 2
- Collaborative Team, Couple or Friends €7,838
(Accepted couples or teams that require separate studios
are considered as individual residencies)
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Emerging Artist COLLABORATIVE TEAMS may apply
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All Emerging Artists recipients that join our
"Artists Supporting Artists"
PATREON account for 13 months at €12 a month receive
The Diderot Grant and Emerging Artist Grant
towards residency.
(Taxes not included)
"I can not share enough praise of this incredible artist residency. The grounds are spectacular, the food wonderful, the art studios inspiring, the living quarters wonderful. What makes this place shine is The directors, assistants, cooks and staff that put heart and soul into making a true artist community. Everything ran smoothly! A dream come true! All made possible by the love and commitment to support Artists being Artists. Artist thrived .. I thrived!
Thank you for making my dreams come true!"
- Maggie Silverman | @thetalkingbody
Upon acceptance into the residency, all artists receive The Denis Diderot Grant and when appropriate The Emerging Artist Grant will be awarded after Artists Supporting Artists PATREON membership has been completed. Grant total will be applied towards cost of residency once deposit is received.
The payments are processed over 3 installments:
Deposit upon acceptance (fully refundable prior to 2nd payment).
We will send a payment link for 2nd payment 9 months prior to residency,
and Final payment is due 6 months prior to residency.
10% VAT (Sales tax) will be added to each payment at checkout.
There is also a 2.9% service charge for credit card fees.
Please contact us if you prefer to pay by bank transfer to avoid CC fees.
We are unable to refund any VAT already applied to processed payments.
In exchange for The Denis Diderot Grant we hope The Artist will contribute
one work to the permanent collection of
Chateau d'Orquevaux. (Not Mandatory)