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The French Retreat

A place to get away from it all and find yourself: Yoga, Relationship Coaching, Family Constellations

Among the fields and vineyards of South Charente, The French Retreat is made up of an old manor house (maison de maitre), and a number of converted barns. It was designed to host workshops, events and courses which make the world a better place. We have capacity for 22 people in twin rooms and our food is highly acclaimed. There's a seasonal outdoor pool, table tennis and free Wi-Fi access. When w

e don't have courses on you can rent individual rooms as B&B/Chambre d'hote. The rooms are uniquely decorated in antiques and local brocante finds. South Charente varies between vineyards, wooded heath land and hills bordering Perigord. The gastronomic traditions of Pineau, foie gras, snails, and cognac are very much in evidence. With forest ponds, Romanesque churches castles, craft customs, gastronomic curiosities this region delights the senses. For the active there is riding, kayaking, river swimming, mountain bike trails and beautiful walks within easy reach.

11/05/2026

In spite of the alarming headlines about travel, there are still lots of options for getting to the French Retreat. Here are some options for a week next month.

EasyJet London Luton-Bordeaux

EasyJet Bristol-Bordeaux

Ryan Air Stansted-Bergerac (return flight currently £79)

Ryan Air Bristol-Bergerac on 11 June-18 June - the return flight is currently £64

For the environmentally friendly option the Eurostar is a great option for Londoners.

St Pancras-Gare du Nord on Eurostar 9.31-12.59

Take Metro Line 4 from Gare Du Nord to Montparnasse (direction Mairie de Montrouge). The 14 stops takes 20-25 minutes. The typical total transfer time, from stepping off the Eurostar at the Gare Du Nord to being on the concourse at Montparnasse is 40-45 minutes (unless you stop for croissant).

From Paris Montparnasse to Chalais (change Angouleme) 14.10-17.14.

Our local train station is Chalais. We offer a free shuttle service from Chalais and it’s 5 minutes to the French Retreat.

For anyone arriving by train you can check in at any time on the start day for a gentle start (an extra pool time).

We can also arrange airport transfers from Bordeaux or Bergerac airport (or advise on public transport).

All trains can be booked on the UK trainline app/thetrainline.com

02/05/2026

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29/04/2026

At The French Retreat we’ve built a sanctuary for the parts of you that have been neglected. Whether you need to:
• Unplug from the digital noise and reconnect with nature.
• Recharge your creative batteries in the heart of France.
• Rediscover your rhythm through guided stillness and intentional community.
This isn’t just a holiday; it’s a homecoming. It’s the deep breath you’ve been waiting to take.
🕊️ The Details
Luxury meets simplicity. Think morning mist over the hills, farm-to-table nourishment, and the kind of quiet that actually lets you think.
The world will wait. Your well-being won’t.
Ready to find your centre?
Spaces are limited to keep our gatherings intimate and impactful.

23/04/2026

We have a very special wellness retreat coming up. If you need a complete reset would you like to join us?

06/04/2026

Baba Ganoush (which translates as ‘a hug from daddy’) is a French Retreat favourite - and we are very, very picky about it. Here’s the secret: to get the fabulous smoky flavour the aubergines have to be cooked to within an inch of their lives over wood, and decent tahini is a must. If you don’t have the authentic stuff from an Arabic shop the only good high street variety is from . Any questions just drop a comment and we’ll be straight back to you!

05/04/2026

Happy Easter. Our regular Easter retreat booking has moved on to pastures new, so if you would like to be hosting a retreat here next Easter this space could be yours. For every one of the 13 Easters we have spent at the French Retreat there hasn’t been one where we haven’t been able to enjoy a long lunch sitting outside in our shirt sleeves. How has the weather been where you are? france

04/04/2026

Can you hear it? The plum tree is humming.

13/03/2026

Our annual Summer Retreat is a high point of our year, and a high point in the lives of the participants. Is this your year to join us? DM me if you’d like to chat about whether this is for you.

05/02/2026

Windows are the eyes of a home, and at The French Retreat, the view is always worth waking up for. 🥐☕️
There is something deeply restorative about the weight of old stone walls and the soft filter of lace curtains against the morning sun. It’s a reminder that life doesn’t always need to be fast; sometimes, it just needs to be still.
Whether you’re looking to finish that novel, deepen your yoga practice, or simply reconnect with your own rhythm, our doors (and windows) are open.
✨ Escape the noise. Find your center in the heart of France.
Check out the previous post to explore our upcoming seasonal stays. 🇫🇷

05/02/2026

Windows are the eyes of a home, and at retreat.fr, the view is always worth waking up for. 🥐☕️
There is something deeply restorative about the weight of old stone walls and the soft filter of lace curtains against the morning sun. It’s a reminder that life doesn’t always need to be fast; sometimes, it just needs to be still.
Whether you’re looking to finish that novel, deepen your yoga practice, or simply reconnect with your own rhythm, our doors (and windows) are open.
✨ Escape the noise. Find your center in the heart of France.
Look at the next post for all the retreats on offer this year.

04/02/2026

Are you ready to host your own retreat with us? If you’d love to work with a purpose designed holistic centre where there’s no language barrier and lots of support for you, where it’s fully catered and someone else can organise outings, book transfers and provide the client liaison so you can do what you do best, then drop me a yes in the comments and I’ll send you the info. Hosting abroad is something to come to if you have a loyal client base and experience of running day and weekend retreats in your community, or if you’ve already run retreats abroad but want a change of scene, or better food, or more support. The French Retreat: Sun, soul & self-discovery

Adresse

La Loge
Yviers
16210

Téléphone

33545780479

Site Web

http://www.retreat.fr/

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