Studio France

Welcome to Studio France a small English/French company which specialises in high quality workshops and holidays, as well as offering a range of smaller houses for selfcatering.

We have been creating workshops for people who understand the difference of visiting an area as a tourist and being invited to discover its true secrets.


The lovely hamlet of Labarthe-Bleys
1 hour North of Toulouse
   
Our workshops are for the motivated individual with a desire to really come to learn about their chosen subject. All our tutors are professional and they aim to work along side their students in a mature and intelligent way. Each workshop is paired with another arts related subject to enable people to come with a friend or partner who whilst you do patchwork for example, your companion could take a workshop in Speaking French.
   
Studio France is based in a tiny hamlet of Labarthe-Bleys, with no more than 20 houses nestling in the valley of the Cerou River. We are in the Department of the Tarn, about an hour North of Toulouse. There are wonderful views wherever you look and a great sense of calm in this particularly magical corner of South-western France. With the famous Cordes-sur-Ciel only 5kms away there is masses to do and discover.
   
SELF CATERING
All houses offered by Studio France are personally known by us and are within a 5 mile radius of Cordes-sur-Ciel. We only offer smaller houses suitable for 2 or 4 people with one property suitable for 6 people. We are happy to discuss any and all the properties to make sure we choose one suitable for your holiday.
SHAKESPEARE
 Studio France are lucky enough to have Julia Wilson-Dickson amongst their tutors. She has created a unique workshop in studying Shakespeare's text and poetry. Julia's knowledge on all aspects of Shakespeare's works is extensive. If you have an interest in Shakespeare this week will inspire you, and if you have a passion for Shakespeare this is a holiday of your dreams. Very suitable for actors of any level of experience.
WINE & FOOD WEEK
An exciting Wine and Food Week’s holiday of pleasure and discovery awaits you this year. Personalising your adventure in France is Margaret Lewis, an Australian living in Labarthe-Bleys . Here you will find wines unique to this Gaillac region and experience the gastronomy of the South West. Dine at a private family Chateau, and at carefully selected restaurants. Shop at local markets and cook with a top chef, while making a host of new friends. This is a holiday unlike any other.
PATCHWORK COURSES
Cathie Carriere, an expert in patchwork, has devised a wonderful week where a group come together working side by side. There is masses to learn and discover techniques used by the professionals, there is time to chat, try a wide range of designs ensuring you learn new styles and much more. Classes are in a 14th century Chateau with its beautiful formal gardens. With small groups Cathie can ensure you always have excellent quality tuition & each student creates & takes home a range of small pieces and an increased level of enjoyment and knowledge in patchwork
SPEAKING FRENCH
Marie-Thérèse Jacquier, an experienced French teacher, takes small groups of no more than 6 people and runs a 5 day intensive workshop, ensuring you really do learn and improve your spoken French. There is time to relax over delicious dinners and choose whether you speak either French or English, so these special weeks are both instructive and also a holiday.
If you have ever wanted to improve your French this is the time to start.
 

Last amended September 2007