Find your creative flow here
A peaceful rural retreat designed for artists to create, rest, and reconnect with their work.
Residencies designed for creative focus
Whether you need a month-long deep work cycle or a shorter creative sprint, Domaine du Banaret offers flexible residency programs tailored to your practice. Work in a quiet, supportive environment designed to help you move your art forward.
Space designed for creative work
Domaine du Banaret provides everything you need to focus on your practice in a supportive, distraction-free environment.
Private studio space
Your own dedicated workspace with natural light, storage, and room to work at your pace.
Quiet rural setting
Located in Bussière-Badil, surrounded by countryside. Minimal distractions, maximum focus.
Kitchen and meals
Shared kitchen access and optional prepared meals so you can prioritize your work.
Community without pressure
Connect with other artists through optional group meals and shared spaces on your terms.
Walking paths and grounds
Explore the property, take breaks in nature, and use the space to rest and recharge.
Flexible duration
Stay for a weekend, a week, or longer. Choose the residency length that fits your project.
What Artist Residents Tell Us
Real experiences from creative practitioners who found focus, inspiration, and meaningful progress during their time at Domaine du Banaret.
I arrived depleted. The space, the silence, and Ewa's grounded presence allowed me to reconnect with my work in a way I thought I'd lost. Three weeks became a turning point.
Margot Delorme
Painter, based in Lyon
The residency structure gave me permission to work without the pressure of productivity. I completed pieces I'd been struggling with for months, and discovered new directions too.
Thomas Mercier
Composer and sound artist
What struck me most was the intentional design of the space itself. Every detail supports deep work. The peace here isn't passive; it's active and generative.
Sofia Rossi
Textile artist and designer
Ewa understands the creative struggle because she's lived it. Her psychology background means the support here addresses both the practical and emotional sides of making art.
James Crawford
Photographer and visual artist
I came for two weeks and extended to four. The rhythm here is different. You stop measuring progress in days and start measuring it in depth and clarity.
Aline Fournier
Writer and mixed media artist
Creative work from our residents
See what artists have created during their time at Domaine du Banaret. Real work from real creative practice.
Apply now for your artist residency
Take the next step. Send us your work and tell us about your creative practice. We'll be in touch within 5 business days.