6-Day Luxury Yoga & Wellness Escape in Rural France

Each morning starts with a dynamic Vinyasa flow class on the sunlit terrace or in the dedicated yoga shala, waking up the body and setting the tone for the day. Evenings wind down with Yin yoga, a slow, passive practice that targets deep connective tissue and leaves you feeling loose and calm before dinner. Instructor Venetia, who trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa in Goa and studied Yin with Bernie Clark, teaches both styles and keeps classes suitable for absolute beginners through to advanced practitioners.

The château itself is the real star here. Set in 75 acres of private grounds near the medieval town of Castelnau-Montratier, it manages to feel luxurious without being stuffy. Rooms are spread between the main house and an adjoining stone outbuilding called the Grange, and all have en-suite bathrooms, most with freestanding baths. Beds are super-king or twin, and nearly every room is air-conditioned, which makes a big difference in the summer months.

Food is taken seriously. A private chef team prepares three meals a day using seasonal, local ingredients—think light lunches on the terrace, multi-course dinners eaten together in the dining room, and plenty of fresh fruit and snacks available throughout the day. The hosts, Hannah and Joe, have been running retreats for years and clearly enjoy looking after people; they’re around to help with anything, from booking extra treatments to suggesting good walks.

The excursion day is a highlight for many guests. After a relaxed breakfast, you’ll be driven to Cahors, a Unesco-listed medieval city with a dramatic Gothic bridge and narrow cobbled laneways. You get a few hours to wander on your own, browse the shops, and find somewhere for lunch before heading out into the vineyard-covered hills for a private tour and tasting at a family-run château winery. It’s a lovely taste of the region and a nice change of pace from the poolside routine.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 5 nights accommodation - 3 x daily chef-prepared seasonal meals - Unlimited self-service tea, coffee, fruit & healthy snacks - Welcome drink - Twice daily Yoga classes - All Yoga equipment - Excursion day to Cahors town + Chateau visit with wine tasting - Full unlimited access to heated pool, hot tub, tennis court, cinema room, gardens & lounges - Hosts and teacher ensuring comfort and community - Daily housekeeping - Group excursions/activities - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Lunch on excursion day - Additional excursions/transport - Additional private Pilates or Yoga tuition - Massage, beauty & other wellness treatments or classes