Top Artist Residencies in the South of France
The South of France is such a diverse location to take part in an artist residency and embark on your next creative endeavor. You could find yourself in a quiet villa in the countryside, in the middle of a bustling city that is full of culture or even nestled beside the Mediterranean. Follow the line of great artists who have been inspired by its rich culture and stunning landscapes: apply for an artist-in-residence program in the South of France. This list of the top artist residencies in the South of France is here to help make your decision easier.
Camargo Foundation | Fellowship and Residency Programs
Founded in 1971, the Camargo Foundation offers international residency and fellowship programs for artists, scholars and thinkers alike. Located on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, time spent in one of the Camargo Foundation’s programs will enable residents to think, create and connect freely.
Location: Cassis, France
Rewards: For their recurring Camargo Fellowship, artists are provided with a stipend of €250 per week, accommodation + exhibition opportunity
3 bis f | Artist-in-Residence Program
In the unique location of a former psychiatric hospital, 3 bis f has been developing a space for contemporary performing and visual arts since 1983. The 3 bis f residency programs offer space for artists and performing arts companies to research or produce new work, for various lengths of time up to several months. Interested applicants should be proficient in French.
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France
Rewards: an independent 80 m2 studio, accessible 24/7, a communal kitchen, technical and logistical support, a €1000 monthly residency grant, €600 for travel expenses.
Image: 3 bis f
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La Maison de Beaumont | Artist Residency & Retreat Program
In a beautiful 18th century townhouse that has been restored with the utmost care, La Maison de Beaumont offers an artist residency and retreat program that allows quiet time and space to reflect, create and enjoy nature. Located in a charming small village in a stunning region of Provence, artists find an idyllic setting for their work at La Maison de Beaumont.
Location: Beaumont-de-Pertuis, France
Rewards: Private apartment with kitchen & bath, common room for rehearsals and exhibitions + networking opportunities
Fees: From €450 for a two-week period (prices vary depending on choice of apartment)
Apply: This residency currently has an open call for applications on ArtConnect that is actively accepting submissions.
La Maison Dora Maar | Fellowship for Artists and Humanities Professionals
In the 1930’s and 1940’s, Picasso’s companion and muse, Dora Maar, would spend her summers in solitude in a 19th century townhouse in Ménerbes. Today, the house is known as La Maison Dora Maar, and offers an artist residency that is brimming with history and creativity. Mid-career arts and humanities professionals can focus on their work at La Maison Dora Maar in the South of France for up to two months.
Location: Ménerbes, France
Rewards: Grant, accommodation, studio + round-trip travel
Image: La Maison Dora Maar
Triangle | Triangle Residency
NOTE: The Associate Artists program (open since 2023) is aimed at local artists based in and around Marseille. It is subject to an annual Open Call; the next one will open next Spring for 2026.
Located in a former tobacco factory in the center of Marseille, Triangle supports artists and serves diverse and expanding audiences. Local, national and international artists are welcomed regularly to its well-regarded studio and residency programs that are conducive to artistic research, experimentation and production.
Location: Marseille, France
Rewards: €1,000 honorarium + accommodation
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