French Artist Retreat is a gite, housed in a restored barn in an eco-aware environment in the heart of rural France. It is also a working art studio and houses a small commercial gallery. The FAR is based in the Charente, a region of beautiful countryside that is well known for its numerous lakes. The FAR promotes a stimulating and contemplative space in an environment that is both tranquil and relaxing. Nestling in the heart of the French countryside, our gite is housed in a newly converted barn which was once home to a butcher and bread maker. We have retained many traditional features and have used reclaimed and upcycled items where appropriate. In the gite you will find a large bedroom with a double bed, and a sofa bed - we have the capacity to sleep two adults and a child. There is an adjoining lounge to the bedroom which has books and magazines available for your perusal. There is a fully equipped kitchen, large table, indoor and outdoor seating. Our Gite is suitable for working as an artist and we welcome people who embrace our ethos. The accommodation is attached to our workshop and gallery space from which we also work. We have one small wooden cabin in our secluded wood, accessed via our newly planted wildflower meadow - a perfect getaway for relaxing and bathing in a tranquil woodland environment. Why not take the time to practice yoga, sketch, read, write, sing ...... the options are endless and limitless..... kick off your shoes and enjoy the buzzing of the bees relaxing in the hammock or sailing into the sky on the FAR away swing....