A yoga retreat in France is the perfect opportunity to relax and get back into shape while discovering the natural beauty of our country. What's more, it's possible to travel without a plane, so you'll pollute less!
1. A yoga retreat in Calvi with YUJ Yoga Studio
- Where: Hôtel la Villa, Relais et Châteaux 5* in Calvi
- How long: 4 days
- Specialty: FLOW yoga and luxury stay
- Price : from €1,750
Nestled between sea and mountains, Calvi is undoubtedly one of Corsica's most beautiful towns. With its exceptional natural Mediterranean heritage and mild climate, it's one of the best yoga destinations in France. That's why YUJ Yoga Studio has chosen Corsica as the venue for its regular yoga retreats, housed in a 5* château overlooking the Bay of Calvi. You'll be accompanied by several yoga teachers with their own specializations, such as the FLOW method, a dynamic and energetic yoga practice. Each day will begin and end with a 1 h 30 yoga session, and in between, you can enjoy the spa, hike through the Corsican countryside or enjoy vegan meals.
2. A yoga retreat in Auvergne, France with Zen & Go
- Where: Gîte le Sancy or gîte la fontaine Salée in Auvergne
- How long: 4 days
- Speciality: nature, yoga and hiking
- Price : €595
The volcanoes of the Auvergne are an excellent destination for practicing yoga, especially as these exceptional natural landscapes are preserved from mass tourism. On this trip, you'll start each day with a yoga session, before hiking through these verdant landscapes. You'll take part in ayurveda, massage and healthy eating workshops, enjoy vegetarian meals, and finish each day with a meditation session.
3. Frog's House retreat on the Côte d'Azur
- Where: Frog's House guest house, Saint-Jeannet
- How long: one week
- Specialty: yoga and the Mediterranean
- Price : from €1,200
From April to November, Frog's House offers yoga retreats in its small medieval village on the Côte d'Azur côte d'Azur. These week-long stays include yoga sessions, but also group activities, such as caring communication sessions or a Mediterranean cooking workshop. The focus is on introspection, but also on the discovery of Côte d'Azur culture.
4. Yoga and glacier views in Chamonix, with Yoga Mountains
- Where: Chalet la Gare des Glaciers, Chamonix
- How long: 5 days
- Speciality: a wide range of introspection and yoga practices
- Price : €890
On this yoga retreat in Chamonix, France, you' ll wake up every morning with a view of one of the most energetically-charged places on earth: the mountains of the Alps. The program includes a wide variety of workshops throughout the day: ayurveda, yin yoga, philosophy, self-massage, Vinyasa yoga, meditation and ecstatic dance. And while the day is packed with workshops, you won't miss a moment of the spectacular scenery that surrounds you, as alpine hikes are also on the program.
5. A Provencal retreat with Oustaou du Lubéron
- Where: l'Oustaou du Lubéron gîte, Villelaure
- How long: 3 days
- Specialty: yoga, meditation and the Mediterranean
- Price: €495 for 2 people
In the heart of the Lubéron, you'll be accompanied by your hosts and a teacher for Vinyasa and Hatha yoga sessions. Always attentive to your needs, the instructor can adapt the session to your requirements: dynamic, static or gentle. You'll also have access to the swimming pool and spa to relax in this superb Mediterranean environment. You can also explore the area by mountain bike. Other treatments are also available, including reiki. This yoga retreat in France is particularly flexible and customizable, to suit every energy.
6. La Belle Verte retreat in Brittany
- Where: Écolodge de la Belle Verte
- How long: 1 to 3 days
- Specialty : varied according to program
- Price : €95 to €390
At the gateway to Brittany, in a calm and relaxing environment, the Belle Verte ecolodge has thought of everything to pamper its guests. This eco-friendly accommodation offers yoga retreats from 1 to 3 days with a wide range of programs. These include vegetarian meals, instinct workshops, Enneagram discovery, Nordic bathing, back relaxation and, of course, yoga sessions with a teacher.
7. Girod Jura sports yoga retreats
- Where: Jura mountains
- How long: à la carte stays
- Specialty: sport, nature and yoga
- Price: à la carte
In the heart of the Jura mountains, in an environment untouched by urbanization, Girod Jura organizes tailor-made outings and stays. Girod Jura offers a wide range of activities, from yoga to wellness and sport. You'll define your personalized program with the attentive Girod Jura team, and choose from activities such as walking, meditation, yoga, trail running, skiing, snowshoeing, dancing..
8. Relaxing in the Basque Country with Namas'trip
- Where: Basque Country
- How long: 4 to 6 days
- Specialty: team workshops and Hatha or Yin yoga
- Price : from €590
Namas' Trip is a travel agency specializing in yoga retreats in France and abroad. It offers turnkey stays, among which the retreat in the Basque Country is a great success. Various retreats are offered at different times of the year, including the No Stress and Yoga retreat, with Yin yoga sessions, vegetarian dinners, writing workshops and the making of Mâlas, meditation necklaces.
9. Yoga retreat in France at Ile de Ré with Le Yogascope
- Where: Saint-Martin, Ile de Ré
- How long: 5 days
- Specialty: High-end, yoga and writing
- Price: €1,020
Yogascope organizes yoga retreats in France and elsewhere, including on the Ile de Ré. These high-end retreats include Yin or Vinyasa yoga sessions, as well as creative writing or reading workshops. The retreats, which are open to all, take place in a soothing gîte in a seaside village.
10. Relaxation at Lake Sanguinet with Harmony Yoga
- Where: Lac du Sanguinet
- How long: 4 days
- Specialty: vinyasa yoga, Yin and SUP
- Price : from €490
Le aquitaine coastline offers pristine landscapes that invite you to relax. Such is the case of Lac de Sanguinet, the location of this yoga retreat in France, close to the Dune du Pilat. You can practice your yoga sessions with a teacher on the lake's beach, and even do SUP yoga, i.e. on a paddle, blooming in the water. Other courses allow you to enjoy the place through other activities, such as horseback riding, stretching, kayaking and a spa. Accommodation is not included.
