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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 we 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.

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

02/02/2026

I wanted to share this beautiful post from Andie who is running a leadership retreat with us in May. It’s from her newsletter which is really worth subscribing too (and I don’t say that lightly, because we all know that many are not worth the space in our inbox.) This is what she said:
« Winter has a way of narrowing the world just enough that we can actually feel what’s here.
And what’s here for me right now is… a lot.
Saturday, my son eloped.
I wasn’t there. And I won’t pretend that doesn’t ache.

And—this matters too—I’m also celebrating.
Our family expanded overnight.
My daughter-in-love is extraordinary. Truly.
She’s a beautiful match for my son, and I can feel how right this is for them, even as I grieve the moment I didn’t get to witness.

Both can be true.
That’s the work, isn’t it?
Which means I’m not teaching this work from theory right now, I’m living inside it while life lifes.

What I’m practicing (imperfectly and consciously) looks like this:

Not abandoning myself when things are complicated.
Not rushing to meaning before I’ve actually felt what’s here.
Letting the pause hold me long enough to choose how I respond instead of reacting from override.

I want to name something plainly, because I know many of you are carrying a version of this too—
Being “in it” does not disqualify you from leading.

In fact, it’s often what makes your leadership trustworthy.
The guides I trust most aren’t the ones with spotless lives or tidy answers.
They’re the ones who can stay present when things are real.
Who don’t dramatize, but also don’t minimize.
Who know how to slow themselves down without shutting themselves off.
That’s what I’m choosing to practice right now.

Winter is helping.
So is the quiet.
So is letting myself be held by both grief and joy without forcing resolution. »

Now doesn’t that make you want to join us in May? Type yes in the comments and I’ll send you the info

13/01/2026

Retreat to France, Return to Yourself
The French Reset is designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most. Away from daily demands, you’ll have the space to slow down, reflect on where you are and gently rediscover your own rhythm.
Through a balance of nourishing practices, meaningful conversations, and unhurried time in nature, this retreat offers the chance to release stress, gain clarity, and return home with a lighter heart and a renewed sense of direction—rested, inspired, and more deeply connected to yourself.

Throughout the week, daily sessions of meditation, breathwork, contemplation, and dialogue with Vijay Shyam will gently guide participants from the familiar grounding of body and breath into deeper layers of awareness. Workshops with Dr. Tas, ND will help you recognize where your limits are, communicate them with confidence, and create space for what truly matters. By learning how to say “yes” and “no” with clarity, you’ll move from feeling stretched and overwhelmed to feeling grounded, in charge, and more at ease in your daily life.

Together, we’ll explore how simple, mindful choices can restore balance, support energy, and create the foundation for lasting well-being.
DM for more info or visit this site:
thefrenchreset.com/

09/12/2025

If you are dreaming of sunshine, bone deep rest, a more flexible body and inner calm, please think about asking for this yoga and meditation retreat for Christmas. As it’s just 4 nights away and a short hop down to Bordeaux it won’t break the bank.

11/11/2025

Beautiful Charente Autumn

19/10/2025

Our 2026 retreats out now live and we are delighted to introduce you to the opening retreat: a leadership retreat like no other. Join us in May and be part of redefining feminine leadership.

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Yviers
16210

Téléphone

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http://www.retreat.fr/

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