The Artist-in-Residence Center of L'Abbaye de la Prée

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Located in the center of France, in the heart of the province of Berry, the domain of La Prée shelters an old Cistercian abbey founded in 1141 by Saint Bernard.

In 1992, the associations Les petits frères des Pauvres and Pour Que l’Esprit Vive engaged in a joint project to maximize the use of the two most important buildings of the estate.
— The abbey serves as a residence of limited duration for artists of all disciplines to help them in their research and creation. It is administered by Pour que l'Esprit Vive.
— The “hostelry” welcomes the elderly under the responsibility of Les petits frères des Pauvres.

Since 2002, the Académie des Beaux-Arts (Academy of Fine Arts) in Paris has been a supporter of this project, showing a recognition of the enduring value of the work at La Prée and is a pledge for the continuation of the project.