Register before 21 Oct 26 to hold your spot
Femme Noire| A Fantasy Photoshoot Retreat with Ida von Aves
with Master Photographer Ida von Aves & Makeup Artist Sarah Shearer ( self-styling retreat)
October 22–29, 2026
Step into Femme Noire—a week where gothic beauty, bewitching moods, and intimate creative transformation take center stage. Master Photographer Ida von Aves returns to Château de Puy Vidal in 2026 for two back-to-back fantasy journeys, joined by the styling and makeup artistry of Sarah Shearer.
Femme Noire is an immersive journey into the dark feminine—
the part of you that lives in shadows, storms, instinct, and truth.
embracing beauty and sorrow, fury and softness, endings and rebirth.
Drawing on ancient witchcraft traditions, celtic druidesses, gothic vampires, and the elemental force of the feminine psyche, Ida will lead you into three cinematic portraits—Black, White, and Red—each one a chapter in the dark feminine's evolution.
Through her mastery of light, atmosphere, and emotional direction, you won’t merely pose:
you will become the woman who rises from her own depths.
The Lady of the Château team has curated a week of fine art photoshoots, aesthetic revelry, dress-up, dancing, late-night conversations, and the delicious camaraderie that forms among fantasy lovers. It’s a dreamlike blend of beauty, play, rest, and community—held inside a 13th-century château built for stories like yours.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Château Experience
• Immersive stay at Château de Puy Vidal
• On-site accommodations
• All meals and alcohol served at the Château
• Pick-up & drop-off at Angoulême TGV station (18 minutes from the Château)
• Access to all Château salons, grounds, pool, spa, and common areas
Creative Journey
• 3 fine art photoshoot sessions
• 15 edited photographs selected by your photographer
• Option to purchase additional images of your choice
Community
• All genders & LGBTQ+ welcome