June 22-27, 2027

Stonewall Session

at Château de Béduer

Book Béduer
A vintage-style bedroom with two single beds, one with a beige blanket and towels, wooden furniture, floral patterned curtains, two armchairs near a window, a rug, and paintings on the walls.

    • The Château has 7 bunks total. Every bunk room is special and different in its own way.

    • Each château bunkroom has 5-8 twin beds (not bunkbeds).

    • There are also smaller bunkrooms in the farmhouse with 3-4 twin beds with ensuite bathrooms.

    • Hanging space and under-bed storage.

    • USB & USB-C Charging Stations.

    • Private bunk bathrooms and a personal storage area for toiletries.

    • Bathrooms are equipped with toiletries and linens.

    • Hair dryers and irons are available.

    • Shared shower room with 3 showers for additional options.

    • Wi-Fi in the common area

    • Private on-site parking

    • Laundry services for an extra fee.

    • Extra fans and lamps.

    • European outlets.

    • You can come in groups, but please note that we randomize all sleeping arrangements. Additionally, there are two team members assigned to each bunk with you.

  • A branch of the Camino de Santiago, the UNESCO World Heritage listed ancient pilgrimage route, running to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, goes directly past the Château. This special route is accessible at the top of the hill. Here are some other details about the property:

    • The Château is the tallest point in the region as far as the eye can see.

    • It has a historic tower and is an exceptional example of a Château fort.

    • It has: 13,000 square feet of rooms, 20 acres of land, 2.5 acres of formal gardens, 3 private pools, and 3 additional outbuildings: La Grange, La Ferme, La Fermette.

  • Beyond the château walls, the Lot region offers stunning natural beauty and historical richness. The surrounding Célé Valley is dotted with prehistoric caves, storybook villages, and dramatic limestone cliffs.

    From canoeing on clear rivers to wandering through cobbled lanes in hilltop towns like Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, the area offers a romantic, slow-living charm that invites both exploration and reflection.

    Visitors also benefit from Béduer’s proximity to Figeac, a lively medieval town with markets, cafés, and cultural sites, including the Musée Champollion, dedicated to the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Whether you're sipping local wine in the garden or hiking nearby trails, the region’s mix of beauty, history, and creativity mirrors the essence of the château itself.

  • The Château de Béduer has a deep and layered history dating back to the 13th century, when it served as a fortified seat of regional power. Over the centuries, it transitioned from a medieval stronghold into a refined 17th-century country estate, complete with gardens and gathering spaces for local festivities. The highest point of its medieval tower was removed after the French Revolution, to weaken its defenses.

    In the 20th century, the château took on a new kind of significance under the ownership of Jeanne Loviton—also known by her pen name, Jean Voilier. A formidable figure in French literary circles, Loviton hosted many intellectuals of the time, including her lover, the celebrated poet and essayist Paul Valéry. Their romantic and intellectual connection is immortalized in the archives of French literature, and the château became an occasional retreat for their correspondence and creativity. It even served as a crucial stronghold for countless French films during World War II, guarded by a legendary film critic and concentration camp escapee, Lotte Eisner.

    The château’s rooms and terraces bear witness to a moment in history when art, politics, and poetry intertwined under one roof. Loviton, a lawyer and publisher, was known for her relationships with many influential writers and thinkers, and her time at Béduer added a new cultural layer to the site’s already rich legacy. Even today, her presence is felt throughout the property, where shadows of France’s literary Golden Age linger alongside medieval stonework and baroque ornamentation.

    As part of Camp Château, Château de Béduer is now owned by the over 200 women founders of Camp Château and lovingly cared for by a team of dedicated groundskeepers, gardeners, property managers, and supporters from around the region.

 
PROGRAM

“At Béduer I don’t read, I don’t write, I don’t think, I don’t move, I am content to feel well and to taste every instant that passes, the ripe plums and the mist.”

— Jean Chalon, French journalist and biographer

A historical Camp Château's Chateau de Béduer stone building with multiple windows is partially shaded by trees in the foreground, illuminated by warm sunlight near sunset.
Historical stone building with multiple windows, some with open shutters, two lion statues flanking the arched entrance, and greenery climbing the wall, bathed in warm sunlight. Camp Château's Chateau de Béduer
A rustic stone house with white window shutters, ivy on the wall, and a lamp hanging above the door. Camp Château's Chateau de Béduer
An old stone building with ivy growing on its walls, multiple open and closed windows, and a tower with a conical roof, illuminated by the warm light of the setting sun, with a tree in the top right corner. Camp Château's Chateau de Béduer
Stone archway entrance flanked by two lion statues on pedestals, part of a historic castle or fortress wall, with a view of trees and grass through the open gate. Camp Château's Chateau de Béduer
A stone house with ivy growing on one side and white shutters on the windows, outdoor patio furniture, and umbrellas in front, with a grassy lawn and a partly cloudy sky. Camp Château's Chateau de Béduer
Outdoor patio with flower-shaped chairs and a small round table on a grassy lawn, overlooking distant hills and a landscape of trees and rooftops. Lone Zone
A serene garden scene with blooming pink and purple roses, scattered trees, a stone wall, and a house on a hill in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Sunset through trees casting long shadows over a grassy field.
Sunset casting long shadows over a grassy park with trees and a picnic table.
A scenic landscape with a large tree, a grassy hillside, a stone wall covered in moss and plants, and distant rolling hills illuminated by sunlight, likely during sunset.
An outdoor garden with a large wooden pergola, lush green trees in the background, and a chess set on the ground in the foreground.
A park scene with tall trees, grass, and a dirt pathway, bathed in warm sunlight.
Stone statue of a sitting lion in front of a brick wall and ornate architectural details.
Stone staircase with a decorative stone railing, flowering plants, and a stone building with an archway and outdoor seating area, surrounded by greenery and an old-world European atmosphere.
A rustic outdoor courtyard with a gravel ground, surrounded by stone walls partially covered with ivy. There are several white metal tables and chairs, along with potted red flowers in the foreground. Large overhanging tree branches provide shade ove
An outdoor patio with a small round table and four metal chairs in front of a stone wall covered with greenery and pink and white roses, with vintage-style street lamps mounted on the wall.
Old stone building with blue shutters, climbing plants, stone stairs, and outdoor seating with flower pots in a courtyard.
A dirt pathway through a garden with pink and white flowers on either side, surrounded by various green trees and bushes under a clear sky.
A garden path with rose bushes on either side, various trees in the background, under a clear sky.
Clothes hanging on lines to dry in a garden with a stone house and blooming flowers.
A historic stone building with multiple white window shutters, some open, and ivy climbing the wall. There is a wooden door with a glass window at the bottom of the building's front, and a shrub and benches in the courtyard.
A park scene featuring a large weeping willow tree with long, hanging branches, a stone wall in the background, and a grassy area in the foreground.
Four beds in a room, two with blue covers and two with white covers. A window lets in natural light, and a lamp provides warm lighting near a yellow curtain. Towels are placed on each bed.
A bright bedroom with four beds, each with neatly folded towels, and a large window with floral-patterned curtains letting in sunlight, and a small lamp on a bedside table.
Two decorative pillows with intricate embroidery on a bed in front of windows with sunlight streaming in.
Four white storage baskets with colored ribbons lined up on dark wooden table, beside a decorative white vase with fruit relief and a lamp. There is a tapestry with a leaf and fruit pattern hanging on the wall.
Empty clothing rack with black hangers in front of a window with sunlight casting shadows on the floor, curtains framing the window.
A white porcelain pitcher on a matching tray, placed on a black stovetop or burner, with a decorative metal railing and patterned ceramic tiles in the background, and a sheer curtain in front of a window.
A neatly folded stack of towels on a pink textured blanket at the foot of a bed with white bedding and pillows, next to a bedside lamp, in a bright bedroom with large windows.
A decorative bust sculpture of a woman with curly hair displayed in a small, rounded wall niche with a white background.
An ornate vintage clock encased in a glass case with decorative gold elements, including a lion's head and a figure holding a staff, is displayed on a wooden surface in a room with a decorative wooden frame and ceiling.
A bedroom with four beds, a red velvet sofa with pillows, a nightstand with a red lamp, and a wall tapestry with framed pictures, a green lamp on a side table, and red curtains with a floral pattern.
A cozy bedroom with three single beds, each adorned with white linens, red blankets, and rolled towels. A green bedside lamp is on a wooden nightstand between two beds. The room has large windows with red patterned curtains, and several framed pictur
A bedroom with three single beds, each with white sheets, a pink floral pillow, a large round blue pillow, and a teal blanket. There are two wooden nightstands with lamps between the beds, and framed artwork on the pale green walls. An arched alcove
A bedroom with two single beds, teal blankets, and round teal pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a large wooden wardrobe, a decorated tapestry on the wall, an antique armchair, a fireplace, and ornamental decor on the mantelpiece.
Open window with glass panes and flower-patterned curtains in a room filled with natural light, overlooking green trees outside. A wooden table with folded towels is beneath the window, with a chair beside it.
A spacious dining room with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a large ornate chandelier, a white stone fireplace with a decorative mantel, and patterned area rugs on wooden floors.
Close-up of a decorative chandelier chain hanging from a painted ceiling with floral and geometric patterns.
A cozy bedroom with three beds, each with rolled towels, a fireplace with a mirror above, and windows with curtains allowing natural light.
A cozy bedroom with two beds, one smaller and one larger, both covered with gray blankets. The larger bed has rolled towels on top, and the smaller bed has a decorative pillow and blanket. There is a wooden nightstand between the beds with a lit tabl
Close-up of a decorative curtain with a floral pattern in blue and green hanging beside a white window with a trim, in a room with cream wallpaper and a wooden furniture piece.
A cozy bedroom with a single bed, decorative pillows, and a folded towel. There's a bedside table with a lamp, a navy blue upholstered chair beside the bed, and a shelf with two blue vases. A framed painting of a village street hangs above the shelf.
Decorative tiled wall with floral patterns and a folded white towel on a wooden surface.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser with two lamps, folded towels on the beds and dresser, decorative pillows, a rug, and framed artwork on the wall.
A vintage-style bedroom with two beds, one with a blanket and towels, and the other with a pillow. There are two sofas, a wooden wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, framed floral paintings, floral curtains, and a window letting in natural light.
A bedroom with three beds, each with a towel and pillow, and a four-poster canopy with curtains around the middle bed, and lamps beside the beds.
Living room with a black grand piano, an ornate wooden statue, a vintage armchair, a teal velvet sofa, a coffee table with a checkerboard game, and various paintings on the walls.
A vintage-style living room with high-backed patterned chairs, a small wooden table with a chessboard, a green-shaded table lamp, a large tapestry on the wall, a wooden bookshelf, and a large window letting in natural light.
A cozy living room with vintage furniture, including patterned armchairs and sofas, a wooden coffee table with a chess board, a bookcase in the background, and a tapestry on the wall. There's a chandelier hanging from the dark wooden ceiling and a gr
A dining room with a round wooden table with a floral vase, surrounded by dark wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a light-colored stone floor with a patterned rug.
A historic dining room with wooden tables and chairs, a large fireplace, floral chandelier, and artwork on the walls.
Interior of a vintage-style dining room with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with a large glass vase of fresh flowers and a brass candelabrum with white candles, a tapestry on the wall, and windows with curtains.
Elegant dining room with wooden tables and chairs, ornate candelabras, floral arrangements, paintings on the wall, a large fireplace, and a wooden balcony with decorative railing.
A wooden serving board filled with chocolate croissants, with stacked white bowls and small bowls of sauce or syrup in the background.
Bowl of brown eggs on a wooden tray, with croissants on a tray beside it, set in a cozy indoor space with flowers and a door in the background.
A wooden table with a large flower arrangement and breakfast items including croissants, bread, and bowls of eggs and jams.
A bowl of mixed berries including raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries on a wooden table, with bowls and a dish of food in the background.