The Photography Master Retreat is held in the remote medieval hamlet of Esparon in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the south of France.
A HAVEN FOR INTROSPECTION AND INSPIRATION
“The place, Esparon, lends itself to be an inspiration for creative time in and on itself. The beauty of the place itself and its surroundings, its history, were natural ingredients for focus and thought. Martine’s attention to every detail was fantastic.”
LOCATED NEAR ARLES, AVIGNON AND MONTPELLIER.
The Photography Master Retreat is held in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the south of France, in a house perched high in the beautiful mountains of Les Cévennes Méridionales, in the medieval hamlet of Esparon.
The village of Esparon dates from the XIth century, a picturesque ensemble of twenty-five houses, a medieval chapel, a running fountain, a communal village oven and the remains of towers and ramparts, with a preserved landscape designation from UNESCO.
The Photography Master Retreat work sessions take place in La Bastide d’Esparon, Martine Fougeron’s well-restored family manor house, a serene, comfortable haven with breathtaking views of the mountains from every room. It’s a calm, peaceful escape from a busy world, refreshingly cooled in the summer by soothing mountain breezes.
The house is equipped with wifi and all the bedrooms have the necessary amenities. Local Provençal cuisine and well-chosen bottles of wine are provided for the entire week.
Welcome to the south of France.
“The structure with having three mentors was very special. Being in Esparon, high up on a little hamlet in Martine’s childhood home added a very personal and welcoming touch. It felt like we were all supported and encouraged in a cozy and inspiring environment. (Plus the food was amazing!) Also the feeling of being “sequestered” here made it easier to focus and not be distracted by exploring or wanting to go out and see the area. Our two little excursions were enough. ”
“The house is so enchanting, the scenery breathtaking. Easily the most nurturing learning environment I’ve ever been a part of.”