Chateaux Painting Holidays, South West France

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Le Chateau de Beduer

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A little bit of history...

Majestically situated in a dominant position, Beduer overlooks the pilgrims' path of St. James of Compostelle.

It dates from the 12th Century & its Lords were fierce warriors in the crusades, the Hundred Years War & even the Wars of Religion. During the Revolution the cousin of the Marquis became the Maire of Figeac, whilst the top of the 'donjon' (tower) was cut off.

There is a lot of interesting architecture to draw.

'Le Tour Auvernat.' Watercolour by Chris SHARLAND

Beduer is a place where you can feel the history, making it a fascinating setting for a painting course. No need to get into a car to find something to paint!

Princess Rainier of Monaco once sojourned here.

Here, the poet Paul Valéry wrote some of the finest erotic poetry in the French language, dedicated to Jean Voiler, one of France's great Twentieth century 'literary ladies', who once owned the chateau.

We give you a guided tour of the chateau & its history.

'La Salle de Conseils.' Ceiling, 9 meters high, with painted beams dating from the Renaissance. The Candelabra is Venetian & weighs over a ton. From the 14th Century, the Parliament of Quercy met here

The chateau is set in a typical 'quercynoise' village, with its unspoilt vernacular architecture, pretty gardens & bar within walking distance, so you savour 'La Douce France '.

Quercyniose rooftops. Beduer has simular views for you to paint looking down on roof-tops from the Chateau terraces.

next page : Le Parc du Château & its Stunning Views