Founded in 2020, Moulin/Belle is a space for artists and movers to slow down and reconnect with their raison d’être. Intended as an in-process art residency located in Mareuil en Perigord (population of 900), Moulin/Belle is an approximately 200-year-old renovated house and converted mill, with a vegetable garden and multiple green spaces. Here artists are provided space to slow down and reconnect with themselves, their creativity, nature and the local community. Over 200 artists, collaborators and families have stayed with us since we opened in 2021, including artists from USA, France, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Belgium, Israel, England, Germany, Turkey, Ireland and more.
While primarily serving movement-based mediums, our space is open to all who wish to disconnect from city-life, and reconnect to nature. Our Choreographic Exchange: DUETS is a two week structured program for professional level dancers that are emerging choreographers. Participants take daily classes and workshops, choreograph a duet, and perform in two duets.
Use the attached link to check out all of our residency options and see our financial assistance!
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. No maximum age limit, and children are welcome!
By participating in our residency we give you access to studio space, a local community, weekly/biweekly communal dinners, opportunities to travel and interact with locals, and engage with other artists.
We are a family that runs this opportunity, so program fees are mainly for housing costs. Costs are room dependent and also can be partially subsidized.
Program Fee (fee includes 150 non-refundable security deposit, please also add 100 euro refundable key deposit)
One time 38 euro cleaning fee
Agree to house rules, leaving no trace, and respecting the space, the other people living in the house with you, the earth and the local community
Purchase travel insurance (optional, recommended)
We offer numerous ways to deduct from your total stay with us, revolving around your communal partnership with our space:
Gardening
Painting
Website help/development
Animal Care
Babysitting
We are also offering this year the Eden Fellowship, which completely covers your cost here, and includes a 100€ Stipend for Travel! If you are choosing to apply for this option, check the box at the top of the application and fill out the question: "Why do You Request a Fellowship".