Holiday Courses / Summer Vacation Programs in France

Mas Saurine:
Mas Saurine offers short-term creative holidays / summer vacation programs and workshops in painting, Mediterranean cooking, digital photography & writing in the French Pyrenees in the Pyrenees-Orientales Region of southern France, close to the northern Spanish border and the Mediterranean Sea. We are situated only 30 minutes from Perpignan, near the villages of Joch and Vinca and within easy reach of Prades and Ille-sur-Tet. Perpignan is located approximately 157 km north of Barcelona in Spain.

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Mas Saurine offers the opportunity to acquire new skills with expert guidance and working with like minded people. Our classes take place in the studio or outdoors, depending on the subject and course. We try to work outdoors as much as possible to take advantage of the wonderful scenery and light. We provide expert tuition with all courses restricted to small groups so that everyone benefits from lots of individual attention.

Included in the price is on-site accommodation in our French farmhouse with delicious meals and local wines. We provide transportation from the airport and arrange all the organizing leaving our guests time to express their creativity in their chosen subject. There is stunning country-side all around with magnificent views of the mountains and fruit trees.

- A wide range of painting courses in all mediums and for all levels of abilities with our in-house artist and guest tutors.
- Mediterranean cookery courses where you can learn a range of cooking techniques and help you to acquire a whole new level of cooking expertise and understanding of flavours.
- Creative writing courses with award winning, best selling author and tutor Leigh Russell.
- Digital Photography courses.

Accommodation at Mas Saurine:
Mas Saurine is a Catalan farmhouse dating from 1840 which has been lovingly restored over the past few years to give comfortable modern accommodation whilst retaining its charm and character. We have a variety of artistically styled single and double bedrooms, with modern bathrooms and shower rooms. There is no extra charge for people travelling on their own and you will not have to share a bedroom unless you wish to share with a friend and take advantage of the joint occupancy rates. Computer and Internet access is available.

Mas Saurine is located in the departement of the Pyrenees-Orientales. With its rich diversity of wildlife, flora and pure mountain air, the Pyrenees Orientales is a wonderful place for a holiday. The area offers something for everyone with the wonderful sandy beaches on the Mediterranean coast, the plain of Roussillon where the vineyards and peach orchards are planted and rugged mountain terrain for walkers, skiers and people in search of peace and quiet away from the crowds. Mas Saurine is halfway between the coast and the mountains, making it ideally situated for those who want the best of both worlds.

The wide, sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are forty minutes away at Argeles. A little further on is the picturesque fishing village of Collioure, which attracted artists such as Matisse, Derain and Picasso. Close by is the town of Céret, famous for its bullfighting and its Museum of Modern Art.

"Thanks you so much for looking after us so well and I really enjoyed being at the Mas where is it so tranquil.  It was such a pleasure to spend time with you and learn so much about art and cooking."
- Kate, Australia.

"Thank you for all you have done for us, I feel I have learned so much.  I really enjoyed the art classes and it has really motivated me to start drawing again so I don’t draw people like tea cups anymore! The food was awesome and I appreciated every meal and so did my hollow legs.  I won’t forget the laughter and dancing so keep on grooving!  I have enjoyed every moment living in paradise and learning new skills."
- Adam, Canada.