The French House

St Pons, Languedoc

Location House for Events & Creative Retreats

St Pons de Mauchiens, Occitanie, France

St Pons is an exquisitely designed studio location house in a glorious village in the Languedoc region of France. The sister studio of N5 Studios in London, the house blends modern touches with rustic charm and is ideally set up for lifestyle and kitchen shoots with plenty of natural light and authentic charm.

There are 6 bedrooms to comfortably sleep 12, and 5 bathrooms with 3 en-suite. The modern kitchen is purpose built for food photography and there are 3 terraces and a heavenly pool. All on the edge of a calm and beautiful medieval village in the Languedoc, 30 mins from a choice of airports and 15 mins from the Med.

St Pons is available as a studio location rental and also hosts a programme of courses and retreats.

Events, Courses & Retreats

We are developing our programme of courses and retreats for 2024, including:

  • The Art of Noticing: Georgia Glynn Smith teaches you many ways to Spark Creativity, Find inspiration, and discover joy in the everyday by simply noticing things that are around you. Inspired by Rob Walker she leads you by the hand for a personal approach to a positive being. Ultimately a way to switch yourself back on in the new everyday world we find ourselves in.

  • The Art of Seeing: Georgia Glynn Smith teaches you the basics of photography, understand what makes a good image and how to train your eye. Two elements: Photography courses: basics & Photography Course with iPhone tips and tricks.

  • The Art of Sharing: Georgia Glynn Smith show you how to share your vision and create a better profile through insta. From the basics of what is instagram to how it can be used for business, gain followers, create a story and more.

  • Painting retreat: Taught by the amazing Liz Goulding artist. Painting tuition in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginners and experienced painters. Produce a finished painting in oils or acrylics and a series of sketch book studies.

  • Cooking and local food: The art of the simple plate. Head to markets, wine tours. Cooking demos.

  • Food for Photography: With a combination of Georgia and Lisa - a home economist to the stars for tv and stills. we teach you how it is done. The tricks and realities of shooting the most mouthwatering images.

  • Interior Styling: With the fantastic Emily Henson ….we spend time hearing all the need to knows..

  • Wellness retreat: Pilates, yoga, painting, cooking and wellbeing tours. A four night retreat including tours of the area, markets and wineries.