Your Residency

At Maison Les Buis, our residencies offer you the chance to step out of the rush of everyday life and into a gentler, slower rhythm where creativity can breathe and grow. Set in the peaceful French countryside, this is a place to be attentive, curious and present , whether you’re deep into a project, searching for fresh ideas, or simply ready to explore your creative voice with openness and joy.

 
 
 

We welcome established artists as well as anyone who senses a quiet creative spark and wants to see where it might lead. There’s no single “type” of artist we are looking for, just people eager to let their imagination unfold in a spacious, supportive environment. With small groups and self-directed residencies, there’s plenty of space for focused work, meaningful connection with others, and the freedom to define your own rhythm.

Life here is part of the creative experience. We ask that you look after your own space with care and mindfulness, that you make yourself at home and enjoy the simple pleasures of cooking, shared meals and enjoying the garden – an approach that enriches both personal practice and community life.

The house and grounds are set up to support many practices: there’s a light-filled studio, a spacious vaulted barn, suitable for crafts and performances, quiet corners for music, books and reflection, and gardens with hammocks and open space for wandering. Whether you’re here to write, paint, sculpt, reflect or experiment, the setting gently encourages exploration, playfulness, and new ways of seeing.

Staying at Maison Les Buis also offers opportunities for shared experiences with fellow residents, from collaborative community projects to yoga sessions, film nights, and Sunday outings to flea markets. Stays range from one week to several months, and the experience is designed to be personal and enriching.

If you’re ready for time away in a place that feels like a creative retreat and a welcoming second home, Maison Les Buis could be the space you’ve been looking for.

 
 
 
  • Residents have access to shared spaces designed for both work and rest:

    A large, fully equipped kitchen and dining room

    A welcoming salon with a carefully chosen library, an acoustic guitar, and a piano

    A vaulted stone barn (90 m²) for crafts, performances and games.

    A studio (32 m²) with soft natural light, large plain wall surfaces, and work tables and easels

    A yoga and meditation room (18 m²) with mats, belts, and meditation stools

    Gardens spanning 4 hectares, with hammocks and a pergola

    High-speed fibre internet, laundry facilities, and all utilities

    Hand tools, musical instruments (piano and guitar), and selected raw materials (wood, stone, fabrics, metal), as well as a sewing machine

  • 1 to 3 weeks: €400 per week

    4 weeks and longer: €350 per week

    A heating supplement of €30 per week applies from November to March inclusive.

    To confirm a place, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total fee. The remaining balance is due on the day of arrival.

  • Residency enquiries are made by email. As guidance, it is helpful to include a few words about:

    What motivates you to embark on this residency

    What draws you to Maison Les Buis

    What you hope might emerge from your time here

    We do our best to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

    Get in touch: contact@maisonlesbuis.com

 
 

“I will never forget my time at Maison Les Buis. Quiet, space, nature, and an invitation to 'become'.  It has enriched my life.”

ARDEN ROSE