Chalabre is a small but beautiful medieval town situated deep within Cathar country in the very south west corner of the Aude, Chalabre is the capital of the Quercorb region not far from the Spanish border.  Being close to the Pyrénées, this picturesque town benefits from a Mediterranean climate yet with mountain influences.  The town has weekly markets, quaint half-timbered houses and impressive stone châteaux.  The river ‘Hers-Vif’ flows through Chalabre, adding to the charm with small bridges and riverside paths.

This weekend workshop offers the chance to discover this fascinating location through sketching in ink and watercolour.  Explore and capture the quiet cobblestone & riverside laneways of a medieval town in a historic part of southern France.

Getting to Chalabre:
Chalabre is located between Toulouse, Carcassonne and Perpignan airports. Carcassonne is the closest train station which can be reached from Barcelona or Paris. Check out this site for details: https://en.oui.sncf/en

Where to stay:
The Hotel de France is extremely central and recommended.
Additionally you will find many apartments and bed and breakfasts within the town centre – see booking.com for several suggestions

What to bring:
Sketchbook with paper suitable for watercolour, Portable sketching stool, Watercolour travel set & watercolour brush, graphite pencil, watercolour pencils, eraser, sharpener

A detailed materials list will be sent with booking confirmation or by request. Simply email annette@sketchlanguedoc.com for full details.

Additional notes:
We will explore Chalabre on foot, so there will be some walking on uneven surfaces and up and down steps. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a waterproof in the event of inclement weather.

Payment:
A 50€ non-refundable deposit will secure your place.  For weekend bookings the balance payment is due by 15 August 2025.