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Chateau D’Orquevaux

Chateau d'Orquevaux is a historical landmark and an international artist residency, where artists from all over the world are welcomed. It is a self-catering and self-motivated residency, making the artists engross in the French country lifestyle.6 Location

Orquevaux is situated in Haute-Marne, in the Champagne Ardenne region, north-east of France. It lies at 28km from the department capital, Chaumont.4 History

Chateau d’Orquevaux was built in the 1700s in the style of Louis XV.1 During the Second World War, the Nazi’s took over Chateau Orquevaux to be used as headquarters.2 It is a leading example of the restoration of Napoleon III architecture to its original splendor.7

Proprietors

Caroillon De Vandeul (Proprietor 1780 – 1911)

Baron Le Vavasseur (Proprietor 1911 – 1918)

Rothea (Proprietor 1918 – 1922)

De Saint – Exupery (Proprietor 1922 – 1987)

Scheftsik (Proprietor 1987 – 2002)

Attias (Proprietor 2002 – Present)8 Residencies

The International Artist-In-Residency program is held multiple times in a year. Chateau d’Orquevaux offers 12 two-weeks residencies and 6 one-month residencies.5 Chateau d'Orquevaux is fully dedicated to artists. Painters/artists from all across the world send requests for accommodation but usually, 7to 8 artists are allowed to stay at a time.

Further reading

Original Chateau d'Orquevaux World War II (1940) Part 1 Orquevaux tourism and travel guide Château d’Orquevaux – Orquevaux (Grand-Est), France Château d’Orquevaux - Facebook CHATEAU LINEAGE Cathy Shugg, artist, to travel to France for two-week residency Chateau d'Orquevaux: An Artist Residency

External links

Official website

Categories: France Historical Landmarks Artist-in-Residency Artist