Residencies for VCCA Fellows
Rentals for Groups and Organizations
Auvillar Workshops and Cultural Tours

Thanks to a recent donation of historic riverfront property, the VCCA now offers a variety of cultural programs at Le Moulin a Nef, its studio center in the charming village of Auvillar in the south of France. Located in Gascony (the setting for the film Chocolate) Auvillar is recognized as one of "le plus beaux villages de France." It is situated between Toulouse and Bordeaux in a region rich with history and culture, both French and Occitan. A village of 900 souls, Auvillar was once an important French ceramic center.

A stopover on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, Auvillar has a well-earned tradition of hospitality. Designated as one of France's "100 Most Beautiful Villages," Auvillar is set on the broad green Garonne River, with clearly visible remnants of ancient hilltop fortifications, monuments that go back centuries, nearby medieval cathedrals and museums to explore. The weekly market is a highlight. The village also has a butcher shop, bakery, pharmacy, tabac, post office and public email access, plus six eateries, ranging from a pizzeria to a four-star restaurant. The region is noted for medieval villages, Faience pottery, troubadour singing, cassoulet, foie gras, strawberries, exquisite wines and tantalizing cheeses.

Our two buildings are situated at the entrance to the Old Port section of the village. The larger building, La Cebo contains four studio spaces, including a fully equipped ceramics studio. La Cloucado houses the administrative office.

Residencies for VCCA Fellows
VCCA France is open to artists who have completed a residency at our Virginia facility. For more information, call 434-946-7236 or email vcca@vcca.com.

RENTALS FOR GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Le Moulin a Nef may be rented by universities, arts organizations, schools, and other groups and individuals during periods when the facility is not being used for residencies or writing workshops. Among the groups that have successfully hosted programs at Le Moulin a Nef in the past are the Southwest School of Art & Craft, San Antonia, Texas, and the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Virginia. For more information and rental rates, click here.

auvillar arts workshops
Each year, VCCA offers intensive, hands-on writing and painting workshops and cultural tours for the discerning traveler. For more information on the 2008 workshops, click here.