Accomodation + ResourcesLe Pressoir is a former wine press built by grandfather Henri over a century ago; now turned into a self-contained artist’s studio. It is comprised of a large living space with a kitchen, bathroom and mezzanine bedroom. There is also another small separate guest bedroom in a side-building and a large garden and outdoor dining area.
The Maison is a large house on the square of a small village. It has a big kitchen, well-stocked library and ballroom (where the people of Leigné-sur-Usseau got married for many generations). Outside there is an orchard, vineyard and vegetable/herb and flower garden.
Workspace The space is particularly suited to writers, researchers, musicians, filmmakers and artists of small forms. For larger work (including painting or sculpture), there are many outdoor spaces including a porch and fields.
Getting Around Leigné-sur-Usseau is a beautiful rural village half-way between Paris and Bordeaux. The train from Paris to Châtellerault (the nearest town) takes between 1 ½ to 3 hours. Once in Leigné-sur-Usseau, you can take long walks or bicycle rides over country roads and through the woods; Leigné-sur-Usseau is surrounded by fields and small forests. Please note: this is a small rural village, with no local stores, cafés, restaurants, or other outposts of civilisation. There are plenty of beautiful castles, wineries, medieval towns and more nearby but if you would like to visit those you’ll need to rent a car. There is no public transportation in the village. Be prepared to commune with nature, your work, and your host(s).
Costs Le Pressoir is a non-profit organization currently without subsidies. As such we’re obliged to charge a small fee per day to cover the basic costs of keeping the house up and running (electricity, water etc). There is the opportunity to help out in the garden, vineyard or with renovations at the Maison, which can help to reduce a resident's costs.
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