Writing / Literature Residencies in France

ACEA – Ateliers de Création et d’Expression Artistique

3-4 Grande Rue, France

Name of Residency: ACEA – Ateliers de Création et d’Expression ArtistiqueACEA invites emerging and established artists of all disciplines for a time and space away from their usual environments. We provide an opportunity for artists to reflect, research, create, and present in the small, rural village of Marnay Sur Seine, France. ACEA allows regional, national, and international artists the opportunity to exchange professional and emotive approaches towards new experiences and aesthetic realitie

Associaltion BeArtz

3 Rue Leon Berard, France

Artist Residencies and Workshops between the Pyrenees and the French coast

Association des Centres Culturels de Rencontre - ACCR

Paris, France

The Association des Centres Culturels de Rencontre (ACCR) coordinates residency programs in French cultural centers located in historic monuments, primarily the Odyssée program for foreign artists, researchers, and cultural professionals, and the Nora program for refugee artists in France. These residencies support projects in fields like music, architecture, visual arts, writing, film, and more, offering free accommodation and technical resources to foster interdisciplinary creation and intercultural exchange.

Association Tournefou

Palis, France

The Association Tournefou is a multidisciplinary artist residency program located in the village of Pâlis, France, offering residencies for visual arts, writing, arts and crafts, and other disciplines in a restored 18th-century farmhouse with workshops and accommodation. Residencies last a minimum of one month up to three months, are self-funded with costs around 1200-1400€ per month covering workshop, housing, and meals, and culminate in public presentations of work. It emphasizes creation, research, local integration, and exchanges between artists and the community.

Name of Residency: Atelier Artist in ResidenceAtelier Artist in Residence is a creative sanctuary dedicated to nurturing artistic expression across disciplines. Our mission is to provide artists with uninterrupted time and inspiring space to pursue their work in a supportive, immersive environment.Welcoming visual artists, musicians, writers, and textile artists, Atelier offers a haven for focused exploration and meaningful creative development. Residents are encouraged to engage deeply with the

Atelier de la Rose

66 Place de la Bastide, France

Name of Residency: ATELIER DE LA ROSEWe provide a supportive environment in which artists and writers can pursue their creative projects. The option of Sally’s home cooking means you have more time for your work.Residencies are self-financed and are more like a retreat. There is no pressure for visual artists to produce an exhibition at the end of their stay. The centre is small, which allows us to adapt to your requirements.There is just one facility, the studio.  It is exclusively yours during

Atelier Samuel Beckett

11 Vieille Cote, France

Name of Residency: Atelier Samuel BeckettAn artist-led, Beckett inspired, self-directed, self-catering residency in a 2 bedroom(en-suite), private house with a dedicated library of books by and about the Irish writer Samuel Beckett.  There is also a p0ssibility of consultation or mentorship from Gare St Lazare’s joint artistic directors, Judy Hegarty Lovett and Conor Lovett.  The bedrooms, living room and the library can serve as workspaces within the house with another workspace possibility in

Ateliers Fourwinds

Aureille, France

Ateliers Fourwinds is an artist residency program located on a 2-hectare property in Aureille, Provence, France, offering studios and on-site accommodation for professional and emerging artists from around the world to create, learn, and immerse in the inspiring Alpilles region. Residencies typically run from mid-April to early October, with minimum stays of two to three weeks, providing access to large shared studios, tools, a library, and housing options like cabins and a studio apartment. Note that as of recent updates, the studios are under renovation and residencies are paused or limited to May/June.

BRAZZA

10 rue aristide briand, France

Name of Residency: BRAZZA Art ResidencyWe have hosted painters, writers, dancers, visual artists, photographers.We coordinated several art projects with our NGO : camera obscura, photo workshops, Exhibitions,  a writer residency and several experimental cinema residency.Residency Programme since: 2019Description of Organisation: The residency is located in the South West of France, in the Cognac region. We welcome artists, authors and researchers, individual and groups. We work locally to promot

Centre International d’Art et du Paysage (CIAPV)

Beaumont-du-Lac, France

The Centre International d’Art et du Paysage (CIAPV) on Vassivière Island, France, supports research, experimentation, production, and dissemination of contemporary art. The CIAPV is unique within the French artistic landscape, known for its remarkable contemporary architecture and open-air permanent collection. The residency program offers an immersive experience in the landscape, history, and culture of Vassivière Island, fostering artistic experimentation and public engagement. The upcoming thematic residency, “Landscape and the Commons,” invites an artist-scientist duo to explore the relationship between landscape and the commons.

Collège International des Traducteurs Littéraires

Arles, France

The Collège International des Traducteurs Littéraires (CITL) in Arles, France, is an artist residency program dedicated to literary translators, offering stays for creative work on translation projects, public encounters, or culturally linked initiatives, often in partnership with regional or European programs. Residencies typically last 1-3 months, providing a focused environment for translators, primarily those working into French, with stipends and basic support like housing and sometimes travel coverage.

Domaine de Boisbuchet

Lessac, France

Domaine de Boisbuchet, founded by Alexander von Vegesack, is a unique cultural and educational institution that merges design, education, and nature. Located in a vast 150-hectare estate in South-West France, Boisbuchet offers a multidisciplinary approach to creativity, inviting artists, designers, architects, and thinkers from around the world to participate in its diverse programs. These include week-long summer workshops led by internationally renowned professionals, a residency program for artists and creatives to develop projects within its inspiring environment, and access to a rich architectural park, extensive library, and collection. The residency program, open to various disciplines, provides up to 10 artists at a time with private accommodation, studio space, and half-board meals, encouraging both individual and collaborative projects. Boisbuchet's commitment to fostering innovation and experimentation is evident in its support for residents to engage with the natural landscape, utilize a wide range of materials, and access specialized workshops. This nurturing environment is designed to inspire residents to explore new ideas and methodologies, contributing to Boisbuchet's reputation as a center for creative and cultural exchange.

Galerie Huit Arles

8 rue de la Calade, France

Name of Residency: Résidence Huit ArlesThe artists in residence  live and work within the thick stone walls of a prestigious 17th century mansion, magnificently restored. Exhibition spaces and convivial living spaces occupy the ground floor and lower floors. The floors include occasional seminar rooms, guest rooms,  self-catering apartments and studios for artist residencies.AiR at Galerie Huit Arles offers a retreat away from the distractions of everyday life and a valuable opportunity for arti

Iméra (Imera)

Marseille, France

Iméra, the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at Aix-Marseille University, offers interdisciplinary residencies in collaboration with various global institutions. Established to support advanced research, the residency program is available for both academic researchers and artists. The residencies range from 5 to 10 months, and participants have access to a multidisciplinary cohort, fostering collaboration between fields such as arts, sciences, and social sciences. Iméra provides its residents with housing, a living allowance, research budget, and access to the scientific and cultural resources of the Aix-Marseille academic and cultural community. The residency includes mandatory participation in the weekly Community Building Seminar, a central activity designed to promote interdisciplinary dialogue among residents. With partnerships like the Fulbright/Iméra Chair in Migration Studies, Iméra continues to support high-level international scholars and artists, creating a dynamic platform for collaborative research and artistic creation.

L’AiR Arts is an international residency program located in Montparnasse, Paris, focused on fostering intercultural exchange through art and research. The program is based at Atelier 11, a historic site that has been a hub for international artists since the 19th century. L’AiR Arts offers residencies to artists and cultural professionals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, promoting artistic exchange, research, and professional development. Participants engage in both self-directed projects and curated group programs, connecting with local Paris-based professionals, institutions, and galleries. The residency aims to preserve the artistic legacy of the École de Paris while encouraging contemporary creation. Residents have access to studio and living spaces, participate in public programs, and present their work in various formats. L’AiR Arts is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for artists at all stages of their careers.

La Fontaine Artist in Residence

417/419 Chemin des Murets, France

La Fontaine Artist Residency is nestled in the peaceful countryside in Provence, France

La Kunsthalle Mulhouse

Mulhouse Cedex, France

La Kunsthalle Mulhouse is a contemporary art center in Mulhouse, France, offering various artist residencies including programs for young creators, textile artists from Mexico, curators, and researchers, often in partnership with international networks like Atelier Mondial. Residencies typically provide accommodation, studios, stipends or grants ranging from €3,000 to €10,000, and support for research or production, with durations from 2 months to a year. It emphasizes experimentation, cross-border collaboration in the Upper Rhine region, and public engagement through exhibitions and events.

La Maison de Beaumont

Beaumont-de-Pertuis, France

La Maison de Beaumont is an esteemed multi-disciplinary artist residency located in the picturesque Provence & Luberon region of the South of France. Established to provide artists from diverse disciplines—including musicians, scholars, writers, and painters—a serene environment to cultivate their creative pursuits, this residency offers fully-equipped private apartments and dedicated studio spaces such as the Music & Exhibition room and a Fine Arts Atelier. Residents can immerse themselves in the Provençal lifestyle, benefiting from the natural beauty and historical backdrop of Beaumont-de-Pertuis, which enhances their artistic and personal rejuvenation. The program accommodates artists for stays from 2 to 12 weeks, providing various studio and apartment options to suit different needs and budgets. Additionally, the residency fosters community engagement through collaborative spaces, cultural workshops, and local partnerships that facilitate creative exchanges among residents.

Name of Residency: La Maison KintsugiOur objective is to nurture self-directed individual practice in an inspiring and supportive environment, where residents can find their own balance between creative practice, rest, social activities and exploring this fabulous area. The residency is currently open during the months of April, May, June and September, October, November.The Residency has a grand piano, keyboard, studios for drawing, painting, writing and photography.  We have desks, easels and

La Maison verte du jardin botanique

25 rue du four, France

Name of Residency: La Maison VerteThe Botanical Garden of Marnay-sur-Seine (one hour from Paris) offers residencies of creation and research at La Maison Verte within the artistic program Pays’Art.La Maison Verte hosts artists for a residency of creation: from May to September. It hosts also artists for a residency of research during the winter: from October to April. For residencies of creation, la Maison Verte will organize a public presentation of the artist’s project.Artists can stay from 2

La Métive (Metive)

Moutier-d’Ahun, France

La Métive is an international residency program located in the rural village of Moutier-d’Ahun, France, in the heart of the Creuse region. Founded in 2002, the residency offers artists, authors, and researchers a unique space to engage in process-oriented research without the pressure of producing specific outcomes. The residency takes place in a beautifully renovated historical mill that provides 400 m² of workspaces, including a dance hall, rehearsal room, and exhibition space. Accommodation is provided in a large house with eight bedrooms, along with access to a garden, communal spaces, and various work areas. The residency emphasizes deep connections with the environment, the local community, and fellow residents, offering financial support that includes a per diem and travel allowance.

La Moissie Creative Residency

Belvès, France

La Moissie Creative Residency is a family-run program located in a restored 16th-century hunting lodge in the medieval village of Belvès, France. The residency is designed to provide artists and writers from all disciplines with a serene and inspiring environment surrounded by the natural beauty and history of the Périgord Noir. Participants are offered private accommodations, shared studio spaces, and high-quality meals prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients. The residency promotes both individual and collaborative creative processes, with opportunities for community engagement through workshops, artist talks, and open studios. With a minimum stay of two weeks, the program encourages longer residencies, offering discounts for stays of three weeks or more. The program supports professional growth and cultural exchange while allowing flexibility for participants to structure their time. Additional features include proximity to local historical sites, contact with nature, and optional contributions to the residency’s art collection. Transportation to and from local train stations or Bergerac Airport is provided.

La Muse

1 rue de la Place, France

Name of Residency: La MuseAt La Muse, you come to write, paint, draw, photograph, compose a concerto or a song… It is also the ideal place to reflect on a project, imagine a novel, complete a doctoral thesis, be inspired by nature or its readings and explore new ways of being. Everyone is free, without constraints, to write a hundred pages a day or to dream of the perfect canvas, to spend their days alone or to share the creative energy of other residents, to go to mushrooms in the undergrowth o

La Napoule Art Foundation (LNAF)

Mandelieu-La Napoule, France

La Napoule Art Foundation (LNAF) offers prestigious international residencies at the historic Château de La Napoule in the Côte d’Azur, France. Open to artists of all disciplines and nationalities, the residency provides a unique environment that fosters artistic creation, cultural exchange, and community building. Residents are housed in the Villa Marguerite, which offers private rooms with baths, and stunning views of the sea or gardens. Each resident is provided with a studio space and a stipend, and is encouraged to engage with other artists during communal meals and activities. The residency supports artistic practice through focused work time and provides opportunities for cultural enrichment in one of France’s most artistically inspiring regions. The International Artist Residency takes place twice a year, with additional specific programs for Canadian artists and filmmakers.

La Tempera Creative retreat in Burgundy

6-8 route des Vilnots, France

La Tempera is a creative & artistic retreat in Burgundy. Create, connect and get things done in the countryside, 2 hours away from Paris.

Le Clos de Saman

Saman, France

Le Clos de Saman is an artist residency in Saman, France, offering a renovated barn with separate living quarters on the ground floor (kitchen, bathroom, bed for up to two people) and a 40m² light-filled studio on the first floor, ideal for painting, writing, composing, and similar projects. Additional facilities include a woodshed for sculpture/installations, shared workshop with tools, outdoor workspace, piano, synth, printer, basic art supplies, and WiFi. It provides a self-sufficient space with mountain views, located an hour south of Toulouse.

LE HUIT

Rue de l’île, France

Name of Residency: LE HUIT“Le Huit” in the lovely village of Mirepoix, in South-East of France, is a residency for artists, that includes everything an artist needs in terms of accomodation and work space. Located at 5 min. walking from the 13th century square of Mirepoix, “Le Huit” is a restored house, built during the 1940s, that has been rethinked as a space for artistic creation. The restored 115 square meter building includes now a full equipped groundfloor with a kitchen, a living room and

Maison des Écrivains Étrangers et des Traducteurs

Saint-Nazaire cedex, France

The Maison des Écrivains Étrangers et des Traducteurs (MEET) in Saint-Nazaire, France, has hosted foreign writers and translators for over 20 years, providing them with an 8-week residency in a large apartment overlooking the port and shipyards. Residents receive a €1000 monthly stipend and housing, with optional public engagements, and must cover travel and living expenses. It selects 6 laureates annually, primarily writers but including 1-2 translators, who are published abroad and reside outside France.

Maison Les Buis

1 Chemin du Puits, France

Name of Residency: Maison Les Buis Rural Artist RetreatOur objective is to offer space to help connect to the wonder child, to the spontaneity and the innocence of the ‘not knowing’. Receptivity is the keyword, we are all artists for we cannot help but create, the aim is to stay receptive, attentive so that we catch that precious moment of inspiration. This is important and can be a challenge in the midst of a busy world with information overload. This residency is about giving yourself Space an

Nancy B. Negley Artist Residency program

58 rue du Portail Neuf, France

Name of Residency: The Dora Maar HouseThe Nancy B Negley Residency Program providesone to three months in residence at the Dora Maar Housea private bedroom and bath and a study or studio in which to worka travel award for travel from a fellow’s home to the Dora Maar Housea grant based upon the length of stay at the Dora Maar HouseResidency Programme since: 2007Description of Organisation: The Nancy B. Negley Artists Residency Program, based at the Dora Maar House in Ménerbes, France, hosts resid

PAF, Performing Arts Forum

St Erme Outre et Ramecourt, France

PAF (Performing Arts Forum) is an artist-run residency located in a former convent in St. Erme, 150km northeast of Paris, France. It serves as a platform for professional and emerging practitioners and activists across performing arts, visual art, literature, music, new media, theory, and cultural production who seek to research and determine their own working conditions. The residency is initiated and run by artists, theoreticians, and practitioners themselves as a user-created, informal institution.

Pépinières Européennes de Création

Paris, France

Pépinières Européennes de Création is a European network supporting artistic residencies and creation programs for emerging artists across various disciplines, including multidisciplinary and visual arts projects. It partners with organizations to launch open calls for residencies in locations such as France, Poland, Italy, and Belgium, often providing grants like €10,000 plus accommodation. Recent calls include residencies focused on themes like the Art of Remembrance and illustration/graphic literature.

Pottery Farm Gallery Residency

Gers (near Toulouse), France

Pottery Farm Gallery offers short, focused residencies for creative professionals across disciplines. Located in the countryside with panoramic views of the Pyrenees, the retreat provides a calm, distraction-free environment with a mix of private rooms and shared/individual workspaces. Residents can work independently in the Studio Gallery, the secluded Pigeon Coop, or outdoor areas across the farm. The program emphasizes self-directed practice, reflection, and project development.

Providenza

Pieve, France

Providenza is an agri-cultural project, artist residency, and studio space situated in the Nebbiu region of Corsica, between the villages of Pieve and Rapale. Founded by filmmaker Antoine Viviani in 2016, Providenza transforms an abandoned family farming land into a hybrid space that merges arts and research. It hosts international and Corsican artists through its main and partner residency programs, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. The residency offers immersive work experiences in a natural environment and runs a farm and restaurant open to the public during the summer. Providenza also conducts workshops and masterclasses, engaging the local community and fostering cultural exchange. It is supported by various cultural and governmental organizations, including the European Commission.

Relais de Camont

Ste.Colombe-en-Bruilhois, France

Relais de Camont, located in Gascony, Southwest France, is a year-round residency offering a peaceful, inspiring environment for artists, writers, photographers, and culinary creatives. Set in a restored 300-year-old farmhouse, this residency provides private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and shared workspaces, including a studio, kitchen, and expansive gardens along the Canal de Garonne. Residents are encouraged to pursue self-directed projects and can also participate in curated food-writing retreats. The program emphasizes creative independence and offers a safe, welcoming space for solo women travelers and small groups. With 2- to 4-week sessions, residents immerse themselves in the local culture, enjoy access to village markets, and benefit from the supportive atmosphere of the rural French countryside. The residency supports all stages of creative careers and fosters cultural exchange through its peaceful, collaborative environment.

Studio Faire

Nérac, France

Studio Faire is an artist-run contemporary art space located in Nérac, South West France, offering residencies to a wide range of creative practitioners. Set in a historic 'Maison de maître' from around 1830, it provides a tranquil yet vibrant setting for artists, writers, musicians, and designers to focus on their work. The residency is self-funded and self-directed, aimed at fostering creativity and experimentation without the pressure of producing final works. For a 2-week period in March/April 2024, due to a cancellation, Studio Faire is open for applications. The residency includes a private double bedroom with retro decor, a small private office space overlooking the garden, and shared facilities. It's an ideal opportunity for creatives working in non-messy media to immerse themselves in the 'real' unspoilt France, surrounded by medieval villages, green hills, orchards, and vines.

Studio Meridional

Marseille, France

Studio Meridional, located in Marseille, France, is a self-managed space dedicated to fostering creativity in art, science, and culture. It provides a unique environment for artistic creation and co-development, welcoming artists across various disciplines. This residency offers a temporary studio-room rental, enabling artists to immerse themselves in their projects within the vibrant city of Marseille.

The American Library in Paris

Paris, France

The American Library in Paris hosts an array of prestigious programs designed to foster cultural and intellectual exchanges across the Atlantic. Through the generous support of the de Groot Foundation, the Florence Gould Foundation, and the American Center for Art and Culture, the Library offers the Visiting Fellowship, Writer-in-Residence, Cultural Fellowship, and Composer-in-Residence programs. These initiatives provide creative professionals from various disciplines—including writers, researchers, artists, and composers—with the opportunity to engage deeply with their projects in the inspiring context of Paris. Participants are granted stipends ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to assist with travel, accommodation, and living expenses, encouraging a focus on creative output and cultural contribution. In addition to financial support, fellows gain access to the Library’s rich resources, private office spaces, and the chance to participate in the Library’s vibrant community through workshops, performances, and collaborative events. Each program underlines the Library’s century-long mission of enhancing Franco-American relations and supporting artistic and scholarly endeavors within this dynamic cross-cultural framework.

Name of Residency: The Old Girls SchoolThe Old Girls’ School will be opening ad an Artist Residency in 2023.A calm outside space in the garden, either in the sun or under the shade of the trees.An independent workshop : The Studio which is 4,8 meters on 8 meters (13 feet  on 26 feet) bathed with light all day, exposed stone walls, sand and gravel floor. There is a sofa, a working table. This will be your space.On the main floor you will have access to the kitchen (which is shared with your hosts

Usine Utopik

Tessy-Bocage, France

Usine Utopik is a contemporary creation center in Tessy-Bocage, France, hosting artist residencies for visual artists (plasticiens) and contemporary writers in a rural setting within former horticultural greenhouses. It offers a platform for research, experimentation, and project development leading to public exhibitions in a 400m² space, having welcomed over 100 residents since . Residencies typically last two months, with six sessions per year from spring to fall, accommodating three artists at a time who collaborate on a final show.

Van Doesburg House

Meudon, France

The Van Doesburg House in Meudon, France, is a historic studio-dwelling designed by Theo van Doesburg and his wife Nelly in the late 1920s, now serving as an artist residency since the 1980s for professionals in visual arts, design, architecture, literature, and performing arts. It provides an inspiring environment for research, idea development, new work creation, and international networking, often supported by Dutch funds like Mondriaan Fund and Performing Arts Fund through open calls. Residents use the house's facilities, including living space for up to 4, studio, piano, garden, and access to Paris via RER.