Writer residency programme

Eligibility

Self-funded residency; applicants send biography and work presentation, then phone interview.

Writer residency programme Deadline: 01 Dec 2026 Country: France LA FOULERIE – an inspiring place that opens up possibilities La Foulerie is a place of questioning and experimentation that responds to the needs of artists to research, explore and open up new horizons. Régine and Nico, who welcome you to at La Foulerie (cultural centre on a human scale), are determined to be part of the local live. The immediate proximity of nature invites you to become one with nature, a break from the hustle and bustle that is conducive to write. The calm that reigns here makes it a retreat, a haven to come and praxis your art and techniques without reinventing everything, simply to be in the peace and quiet to praxis. Duration of residency 1 to 3 weeks Accommodation Description of on-site accommodation: Residents are accommodated in the main house, in two private bedrooms (25 m²) with shared bathroom and toilet on the landing. For lunch and dinner, they can shop at the local market (4 km from VER) and prepare their own meals in the house kitchen or in the summer kitchen (near the workshops), or eat with us. A refrigerator is available for artists to store their groceries, snacks, or other treats. Tea and coffee are available 24 hours a day. Sheets and towels are provided. There are many opportunities to get together for meals, movie nights, walks, or trips to the beach. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Who is our residency program for? La Foulerie invites artists, photographers, directors, choreographers, musicians, writers, filmmakers, and any other creative projects for self-funded residencies. With a focus on sharing the artistic creation process and experimenting with new narratives, we support interdisciplinary forms that shed light on local life, its inhabitants, heritage, and history. Régine offers strategic support sessions to help you develop your artistic project (production, distribution, catalog, communication). Nico supports artists with his construction workshop and helps them to create objects. A sound studio is available for rehearsals.Studio / Workspace Shared workshops: We provide you with a writing room, a dance studio (60m², equipped with vinyl flooring) or a theater rehearsal room (equipped with wooden flooring), a music room (25m²), two art studios (30m²) and a shared vegetable garden.Fees and support €60/day per person – private room with shared bathroom: daily breakfast included (coffee, tea, milk, bread) and one dinner per week (homemade vegetarian menu). For lunch and dinner, residents can shop at the local market (4 km from the village of VER) and prepare their own meals in the house kitchen or in the summer kitchen (next to the workshops), or alternatively eat with us. A refrigerator is available for artists to store their groceries, snacks, or other treats. Tea and coffee are available 24 hours a day. Sheets and towels are provided. €25 per meal  Expectations towards the artist It all depends on the artist’s desire. Application information We ask you to send us a short biography and a brief presentation of your artistic work and your motivations for your residency. We will then arrange a telephone interview to discuss the details and your needs. Please send us an email at [email protected].

What to submit

CV, Artist statement, Motivation letter

How to apply

Email a short biography, brief presentation of your work and motivation; a phone interview follows.