Painting retreats with accommodation
A painting retreat with accommodation allows participants to fully focus on their artistic practice, without time constraints or daily travel. The days are organised around studio work, observation and discussion, in a calm and natural setting.
At Château de Pourpry, the location, the light and the surrounding environment are an integral part of the experience. The retreats take place over several days to encourage steady progress, whatever the participant’s level. Teaching is provided by experienced artist instructors, with intentionally small groups to ensure attentive and personalised guidance.
Course description
The courses run over 4 or 5 nights, with arrival on Sunday from 2:00 pm. If you are travelling by train or plane, complimentary transfers are provided from Damiatte / Saint-Paul train station (45 minutes from Toulouse) or from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
Sunday afternoon is dedicated to discovering the property and meeting the group, followed by a welcome drink and dinner.
A cultural excursion is organised mid-week to the hilltop village of Cordes-sur-Ciel. On that day, lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Departure takes place on Thursday or Friday depending on the length of the course, at 11:00 am, with the option of extending your stay, enjoying lunch, or arranging a later departure. Return transfers to Damiatte / Saint-Paul station or the airport are also provided free of charge.
Painting holidays 2026
Details of our accommodation options and booking conditions can be found at the bottom of the page.
Throughout the course, you will explore the fundamentals of colour mixing, composition, and brush technique.
You will also practice blending and layering methods to create depth, light, and texture, develop landscape paintings that convey atmosphere, perspective and mood.
This is a unique opportunity to paint and learn plein air painting with London based renowned artist Tushar Sabale in the grounds of Château Pourpry. This 5 day workshop is suitable for intermediate level as well as beginners with some experience of painting ‘en plein air’.
During this course, Yong-Man wants to show how to start a painting without hesitation.
Whatever the level and style adopted, he will explain how to start from a blank canvas and progress with confidence, master framing, add color…
Through this acrylic course I aspire to guide those who follow it towards more freedom in painting, while remaining in figuration.
This course allows you to approach all phases of the oil portrait, from the drawing, then the monochrome layer, the application of colors…
From an image.
Accommodation options
Luxury Room
Beautiful south-facing room with views over the park and the surrounding landscape, private bathroom and separate WC.
On the booking page, prices include:
- tuition fees for the course
- accommodation
- full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- aperitifs and beverages
- transfer to/from the train station or airport
- a mid-stay excursion
- unlimited access to the studio, the park and the swimming pool
- bed linen and pool towels
- tourist tax, high-speed Wi-Fi
Single Room
En-suite rooms with private bathroom.
On the booking page, prices include:
- tuition fees for the course
- accommodation
- full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- aperitifs and beverages
- transfer to/from the train station or airport
- a mid-stay excursion
- unlimited access to the studio, the park and the swimming pool
- bed linen and pool towels
- tourist tax, high-speed Wi-Fi
Shared Rooms
You are coming with a friend or as a couple and you both attend the course.
=> Book two shared rooms and we will arrange the bed setup you prefer.
On the booking page, prices include:
- tuition fees for the course
- accommodation
- full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- aperitifs and beverages
- transfer to/from the train station or airport
- a mid-stay excursion
- unlimited access to the studio, the park and the swimming pool
- bed linen and pool towels
- tourist tax, high-speed Wi-Fi
Other possible arrangements
Luxury Room with Companion
When booking, indicate 2 persons.
You are staying with a companion who does not attend the course. Full board is nevertheless required.
Double Room with Companion
When booking, indicate 2 persons.
You are staying with a companion who does not attend the course. Full board is nevertheless required.
External Accommodation
You attend the course and arrange your own accommodation.
On the booking page, prices include:
- tuition fees for the course
- lunch
- beverages
- access to the studio during sessions
- access to the park but not to the swimming pool
- high-speed Wi-Fi
Booking and payment conditions
At the time of booking, a valid credit card is required to confirm your registration for the painting retreat.
A first deposit of €350 per person will be charged a few days after booking. You will of course receive a confirmation email.
You may cancel your booking free of charge up to 45 days before the start of the retreat, either via the booking management link or by contacting us directly.
In this case, the deposit will be fully refunded to the same credit card.
From 45 days before the start of the retreat, this deposit becomes non-refundable, as it corresponds to the instructor’s commitment and remuneration.
A second deposit of €350 per person is then charged 45 days before the retreat begins.
The remaining balance of your stay is payable on arrival, preferably in cash.
Upon departure, you will be asked to settle:
. a contribution towards the paints used during the sessions (maximum €6 per day,
. any optional purchases made during the retreat (canvases or materials available in the locked cupboard),