The château sits in the Bordeaux countryside, and the whole west wing is used for guests. The building spans several periods, from origins around the 10th century to the mid-16th century, and the retreat leans on that setting: long walks and cycles through the vineyards, meals in the château, wine from the estate. St Emilion, the medieval village, is close enough for an afternoon visit.

A typical day pairs one movement class with one quieter practice. Saturday opens with Pilates, then an aromatherapy introduction, then a walk or swim before lunch and the St Emilion trip; the evening closes with dinner and an optional stretching, yin yoga, sound healing or meditation session. Sunday starts with sunrise yoga, then a local market visit, a tea ceremony and the creative workshop, with wine tasting and a tour before dinner. Monday has Pilates after breakfast and a closing circle with a gifting and letter ceremony before departure.

What separates this from a standard yoga week is the food and wine side. The kitchen is run by Didier and Petra, working from a menu designed with an Ayurvedic nutritionist, and the estate's in-house winemaker leads the tasting and tour. There is also a full programme of workshops — sound healing, meditation, aromatherapy, the vision board session — rather than just classes.

The team is described as experienced staff, chefs and expert practitioners; the page does not name individual yoga or Pilates teachers or list their certifications. One-to-one sessions with the teachers and practitioners can be booked during the relaxation blocks, and spa and massage treatments are available at extra cost with advance booking.

No prior yoga or meditation experience is needed. The page frames the week for anyone wanting to reset — sleep, recover, meet people — and the schedule leaves real gaps rather than filling every hour.

What's included

- 3-4 days at Château Ad Francos in Bordeaux, France - Accommodation in the château's west wing or the renovated barn house - Up to 3 daily healthy meals prepared by chefs Didier and Petra with an Ayurvedic nutritionist - Daily Pilates and yoga classes - Meditation workshops - Sound healing sessions - Creative workshop including drawing and design of a vision board - Aromatherapy workshop - Visit to the medieval village of St Emilion - Winery visits - Wine tasting with the in-house winemaker - Trips to the local markets - Long walks and/or cycles in the French countryside - Luxurious welcome gift bag - Mats, yoga equipment, towels, toiletries, sustenance and snacks - Housekeeping - Wine - Transfers

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - One-to-one sessions with teachers and practitioners (bookable during relaxation time) - Spa and massage treatments (additional cost, advance booking required)