International Watercolour Biennial
11th International Watercolour Biennial at Château de Joviac
About Rochemaure Aquarelle
The Rochemaure International Watercolour Biennial, organised by the Rochemaure Aquarelle association, brings together watercolour artists from around the world every two years in the sumptuous setting of Château de Joviac. Created in 2007, over its first ten editions, the biennial has welcomed more than a hundred different artists with a very high renewal rate. The event offers exhibitions, demonstrations, visits, and workshops, allowing visitors to discover the diversity of contemporary watercolour and meet internationally renowned artists.
International Watercolour at Château de Joviac
Over the editions, the Rochemaure International Watercolour Biennial has become an unmissable event for watercolour enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. Organised by the Rochemaure Aquarelle association, it takes place in the majestic setting of Château de Joviac, a noble 16th-17th century residence, on the heights of Rochemaure, in Ardèche.
The first edition was held in 2007. The biennial is now in its 11th edition (July 2026), after ten editions from 2007 to 2024 which welcomed over a hundred watercolour artists from around the world.
An International Showcase for Watercolour
The biennial stands out for the excellence and diversity of its program:
- Exhibitions by world-renowned international watercolour artists
- Live demonstrations by invited artists
- Guided tours of the exhibitions
- Workshops and courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced (3 days, 2 days, 1 day)
- Specialised watercolour shop and bookstore
Château de Joviac, the Event's Jewel Box
Château de Joviac, located on Boulevard de la Croix de la Lauze in Rochemaure, is a remarkable example of noble architecture. Surrounded by its wooded park and outbuildings, it offers bright and elegant exhibition spaces, perfectly suited to showcasing works on paper. The bucolic setting of the park invites contemplation and rest between visits.
A Major Cultural Event in Ardèche
The International Watercolour Biennial has established itself as one of the major cultural events in southern Ardèche. It attracts a loyal and passionate audience from all over France and abroad, contributing to the cultural and tourist influence of Rochemaure. The workshops offered during the event allow everyone to discover or perfect their watercolour practice under the guidance of leading artists.
Rochemaure Aquarelle — edition 2026
The 11th Rochemaure International Watercolor Biennial takes place from Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Château de Joviac, from 10 AM to 7 PM. 21 international watercolorists exhibit their works, accompanied by live demonstrations and a program of 21 workshops led by the invited artists.
11th edition — from July 4 to 14, 2026
For its 11th edition, the Rochemaure International Watercolor Biennial once again takes over Château de Joviac from Saturday, July 4 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, every day from 10 AM to 7 PM. The event, organized by the Rochemaure Aquarelle association (chaired since this edition by Jérôme Guerry, who succeeds Marie Thé Canovas after nine years at the head of the association), brings together 21 international watercolorists this year.
An international selection
The 2026 selection brings together artists from Italy, Moldova, Brazil, Argentina, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Kosovo, Belgium, Haiti, and France. Alongside live demonstrations in the castle's rooms, the public can discover a diversity of techniques and styles, from contemporary landscape to expressive flowers, as well as portraits, seascapes, and animal subjects.
A program of 21 workshops
The 2026 edition offers 21 workshops led by the invited artists, spread throughout the duration of the biennial: 3-day workshops, 2-day workshops, and one-day discovery sessions. Registrations are made directly with the association, online or by mail.
Programme Rochemaure Aquarelle 2026
List of exhibiting watercolorists 2026
21 international artists invited to Château de Joviac from July 4 to 14, 2026.
- Claudio Bertona (Italy)
- Giuliano Boscaini (Italy)
- Cristina Calì (Italy)
- Jules Carell (Haiti / France)
- Eugen Chisnicean (Moldova)
- Gonzalo Cid (Brazil / Argentina)
- Adrien Coppola (France, Var)
- Albert Hartweg (France, Bas-Rhin)
- Yana Ivannikova (Netherlands)
- Patrice Jorioz (France, Savoie)
- Véronique Legros-Sosa (France, Gironde)
- Maryse Louis (France)
- Sergiy Lysyy (Lithuania)
- Amandine Mande (France, Ardèche)
- Lorena Massa (Italy)
- Magali Novak (France)
- Evghenia Shalalis (Moldova)
- Fausto Sutera (Italy)
- Fernand Thienpondt (Belgium)
- Patricia Vargas (Brazil)
- Besnik Xhemaili (Kosovo)
2026 Workshop Program
3-day workshops (240 €)
- July 4-6 — Contemporary Landscape, with Gonzalo Cid
- July 4-6 — Water and freedom of color, with Giuliano Boscaini (full)
- July 10-12 — Deconstructed expressive flowers, with Patricia Vargas
2-day workshops (160 €)
- July 7-8 — The art of simplification, with Claudio Bertona
- July 7-8 — The language of landscape, with Eugen Chisnicean
- July 9-10 — Light of day and night, with Evghenia Shalalis
- July 11-12 — Animal eyes and fur, with Maryse Louis (full)
Discovery days (80 €)
Multiple one-day sessions from July 4 to 13 led by the invited artists: still life, Venetian light, seascapes, skies and clouds, portrait… Detailed program on the “Workshops” page of the official website.
Registrations: online (credit card) or by mail using the registration form. Workshop contact: [email protected]. Hôtel Médiéval offers a 10% discount to workshop participants.
Highlights Rochemaure Aquarelle 2026
- 11th edition of the biennial, from July 4 to 14, 2026 at Château de Joviac
- 21 international watercolorists invited (Italy, Moldova, Brazil, Netherlands, Lithuania, Kosovo, Belgium, Haiti, France…)
- 21 workshops led by artists: 3-day, 2-day, and one-day discovery formats
- Live demonstrations, exhibitions, and a specialized bookshop
- Open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM
Prices Rochemaure Aquarelle 2026
Practical information — Rochemaure Aquarelle
Access
The biennial takes place at Château de Joviac, boulevard de la Croix de la Lauze, 07400 Rochemaure.
- By car: from Montélimar (10 min), cross the Rhône. From Le Teil (5 min), D86 south direction.
- By train: Le Teil station 5 km away.
Next edition
11th Biennial from July 4 to 14, 2026, open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
Contact
Phone: 06 03 25 14 94
General email: [email protected]
Workshop email: [email protected]
Official website: www.rochemaureaquarelle.com
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Château de Joviac
1915 boulevard de la Croix de la Lauze, 07400 Rochemaure