The program seeks applications from artists who have a specific purpose or project to be completed during the residency and whose participation in an international program will benefit his/her current career goals and funding opportunities.

La Maisonneuve des Issarteux is located in the picturesque Ardèche region of south-central France. The facilities are nestled between the historic villages of Desaignes and Lamastre. Transportation can be easily arranged from Lyon. Our rural guesthouse / artist retreat offers artists the chance to kick back and reconnect with all things natural. The plein air elements of this venue are the primary focus of this residency. The sloping garden terrace areas of the this renovated 18th century country home offer a magical & whimsical setting to augment the creative process.