Pascale Petit
Award-winning Poet & Eco-Writing Lead
Pascale Petit's poetry is renowned for its intense imagery and connection to the natural world. Her residences at Château Ventenac offer participants a rare chance to engage with nature writing amidst the vineyards and wild gardens of the Aude.
Her teaching at Ventenac is characterized by an emphasis on visual metaphors and the 'wild' aspects of the Languedoc landscape, from the jagged Corbières to the serene shores of the Canal.
"Ventenac provides the stillness required for deep creative diving."
Writing the Wild Landscape
During her sessions, students explore the surrounding flora and fauna, using the unique ecosystem of the Minervois as a catalyst for new poetic forms. Pascale's approach combines rigorous technique with visceral inspiration.