In partnership with "Les CaussenARTs" (www.lescaussenarts.com), an association dedicated to promoting the arts in the Causse du Quercy, we are now able to offer painting courses when staying at Les Rossignols.  Set in and around the workshop of Marianne Dirksen (School of Fine Art, The Hague) at her home, Domaine de Mons, you will be able to absorb and paint the stunning scenery of the Causse du Quercy, under the guidance of Marianne.

Domaine de Mons is also a veal producing and anglo-arab horse breeding farm.  It is situated 1 km from Les Rossignols chambres d'hotes.

The courses will take place over the weekdays or at the weekend, the choice is yours.

• Weekday course:  Monday to Friday inclusive from 9.00 am until 12.30 pm
• Weekend course:  Saturday from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm and Sunday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

The rest of the day you can continue to paint freely or visit the region, which is rich in tourist sites, including Rocamadour, Gouffre de Padirac, Saint Cirq Lapopie, Conques, Sarlat, the list is endless).

DATES FOR 2011

Weekday courses:

• Monday 18th April to Friday 22nd April (inclusive)
• Monday 16th May to Friday 20th May (inclusive)

Weekend courses:

• Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March
• Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April
• Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May

TARIF

Weekday courses:   €175 without materials

Weekend courses:  €100 without materials

It will be possible to buy all materials necessary from Marianne at the beginning of the course.

€50 deposit will be required to secure your place on the course.