EDITORIAL LISTING: This listing was prepared by the AtelierBound editorial team using publicly available information. Dates, availability, final pricing, and any options such as occupancy or materials should be confirmed directly with the host before making any plans. If you run this retreat, contact us at hosts@atelierbound.com to claim your listing and take full control of your page, add your own photographs, and respond to guest enquiries. October 11 - 17 2026, at a fully restored fifteenth-century Loire Valley chateau in the French countryside. Nestled in tranquil grounds with heated indoor swimming pool and elegant private ensuite bedrooms, this immersive week invites writers to hone their craft through daily workshops, roundtable discussions and generous stretches of creative time. You will leave the constraints of everyday life behind and focus entirely on your writing, generating new ideas, receiving feedback and learning to design your ideal creative process. The experience is elevated by private chefs who prepare exceptional meals, and the chateau's rich history and tasteful restoration create an atmosphere where your confidence and commitment to writing can flourish alongside connection with fellow writers. Pricing shown is an approximate USD equivalent converted from EUR. Please confirm the final price, currency, and options for single or double occupancy with the host directly before booking.

Website Link

https://writeawayeurope.com/FranceWritingRetreats2026.html?utm_source=atelierbound&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing

What's Included

6 nights accommodation in private ensuite bedrooms, all meals prepared by private chef, daily writing workshops and roundtable discussions, feedback sessions, transfer from Nantes train station, use of all chateau facilities including heated indoor pool and grounds

What to Bring

Your writing projects, laptop or notebooks, openness to creative exploration

Leader Bio

Write Away Europe has been leading writing retreats across Europe for over a decade, guiding hundreds of writers through transformational experiences in inspiring settings with experienced facilitators and editors.