Welcome to our online boutique. Book, pay, and access resources like materials lists and FAQs
Prices 2025
You pay the accommodation, Adam Cope & the chef separately.
Mid Season Prices (April & September weeks) – Per Painter
| Painting Course | 700 | 650 returning student |
| Non Painting Partner | 65 | |
| Accommodation – sharing an ensuite | 400 | |
| Single Person Supplement – alone in an ensuite | 250 (or 400 if available) | |
| Cuisine | 650 | |
| Total | 1750 |
High Season Prices (10-17 May)
| Painting Course | 700 | 650 returning student |
| Non Painting Partner | 65 | |
| Accommodation – sharing an ensuite | 600 | |
| Single Person Supplement – alone in an ensuite | 300 (or 600 if available) | |
| Cuisine | 750 | |
| Total | 2050 |
There are two bedrooms in ‘The Master Appartment’ which share a shower room, for a group of two or three painters (one per bedroom). No supplement.
The Booking Process
You have already made the first step! (Your enquiry). Please don’t hesitate to ask if there’s any questions
| WHAT | WHY | DATE | END RESULT | |
| STEP ONE : ENQUIRY | Email enquiry to Adam. holidays2014@artists-atelier.com | Enquire as to availability. Ask Adam any questions. | Most enquiries happen around December, January & February. | Adam confirms availability. Please note that places are sold on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Someone might jump in front of you if you delay too long. |
| STEP TWO : BOOKING FORM | Fill in a booking form. | Informs Adam of your details. ‘cc’ of this to Yvan. | When you are sure that you wish to proceed. | You agree to the T&Cs. |
| STEP THREE : PAY ACCOMMODATION FEES | You reserve your place with Vanya, the owner of ‘La Madone’. yvan.pavlides@mozaik.com | Payable upon booking within 7 days. | Immediately after sending your booking form. | This acts as a deposit which guarantees your reservation. |
| STEP FOUR : PAY COURSE FEES | Pay course fees in Adam’s online boutique | Siret 41962662700030 | 20 Janurary for the April course. 21 June for the September course. | pdf receipt of payment. |
| STEP FIVE : PAY CHEF | Pay Nadége Amar, concierge & chef. Inform her of any special dietary requirements. nadege.amar@wanadoo.fr | Siret 6000-0097-3234 | Upon Arrival. French cheque or Cash. No cards. | All done 🙂 |
Step 2. Fill in the Booking Form
The Terms & Conditions are at the bottom of the booking form.
Resources
Le FaQ : Frequently Asked Questions
Includes a daily timetable, itinerary and a great reading & film list.
STEP 3. Pay the Accommodation
Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice from the owner. Pay within 7 days to secure your reservation. The owner, Vanya Pavalides, accepts various currencies (GBP, USD, etc) and has multiple bank accounts for easy payment.
Vanya Pavalides – Contact Info
Vanya PAVLIDES
ADDRESS: La Madone, 1075 chemin de Joucas,
84220 Roussillon, France
TEL: +33 652 40 56 54
EMAIL: yvan.pavlides@mozaik.com
Tax Siren : 6000-0097-3234
WEBSITE : lamadone.com
Resources for the accommodation & cuisine
‘La Madone’ is a charming Provençal farmhouse (gîte) with a history of hosting artists.
Enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with assistance from your concierge, Nadege, who is also an excellent Provençal chef.
About the House
” La Madone is Eco friendly, which means we use only organic detergeants, organic soaps, organic disinfectants, No synthetic material, and the pool is cleaned by saline technology so it is chlorine free.
The house is a beautiful renovated provencal farmhouse, in the middle of 7ha of vineyards and fruit trees, completely isolated, with a private road to access the house and no neighbors.
As both my parents were artists, the house is done the way they wanted it, simple, comfortable, rustique and with a lot of character.
About the History of the House
” The house has a little history which is nice to tell. My mother was married to Curd Jurgens for 19 years, before meeting my Greek father. Curd Jurgens was a quite famous Hollywood actor back in the days, playing in moves like (“Michel Strogoff”, “The Inn of the sixth happiness”, “Battle of Britain”, “The spy who loved me”, “The enemy below”, “And God created Woman” and many more). When they separated, my mother bought this beautiful farmhouse and started renovating it with my father. Then I was born, and we lived there for 9 years. We’ve had many famous visitors, friends of my mother’s from the glamorous times when she was married to Curd. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Maria Schell, Giacometti, Leonard Cohen, Romy Schneider, Herbert Von Karajan and many more came for a relaxed time in the Provence…
STEP 4. Pay for the Painting Course
Payable 90 days before the start of the course.
- 20 Janurary for the April course.
- 2 Feburary for the May course.
- 21 June for the September course.
Payment directly to ‘Adam Cope’ (business license 41962662700030). Via our online shop, either by credit card or by bank draft.
Pay via Wise : WIse provides businesses with an international bank account into which customers can pay in their local currency. You can pay in USD, GBP sterling pounds, or AUD Australian dollars into Adam’s Wise account (local accounts in each country). Simply find Adam’s banking details on your invoice. Your money should arrive to Adam Cope within 3-4 working days, once your bank has confirmed sending the transfer. We will then confirm its safe arrival.
Pay via Credit Card: Via Stripe secured online payments. We never see your credit card details. 20 euros contribution towards these credit cards fees..
Pay via Bank Transfer: Only for Euros from inside the euro zone. Complete your online cart & then find Adam’s banking details on your invoice. Next go to your own bank and make the bank draft. Your money should arrive to ‘Adam Cope’ within 3-4 working days, once your bank has confirmed the transfer. We will then confirm its safe arrival.
Resources for the Painting Course
Downloadable pdf files :
1. Watercolor Materials List 2019 : What you are required to bring & what we provide.
2. Oils or Alkyds Materials List 2022 What you are required to bring & what we provide.
3. Rent a set of Alkyds & Oils – What’s Included
4. What are Alkyds & how to paint with them ? Winsor & Newton spill da beans!
STEP 5. Pay the Chef
April & September cousres : 650 euros per person. Due on Arrival.
May course (high season) : 750 euros per person
Nadège AMAR. Concierge at ‘La Madone’
Travel Resources
Course start time is 17hr Day One. Course finish time is 10 hr Day Eight
Transfers
Transfers between Avignon TVG train station and La Madone are available on start and finish days. The 70-minute shared taxi ride costs around €120, split among passengers. Pre-booking required.
RDV meeting point @ 16hr : south side Drop off area, outside main doors south side by clock, benches besides road in parking : ‘ dépose minute gare TGV Avignon’ Here on google maps ‘Station Taxis Radio Avignon TGV sud’
Return transfer to Avignon TVG transfer : leave La Madone around 9 hr.
