France·June 5 - 11 2022
Retreat off-the-grid in a private chateau in the South of France. Pedal through charming villages and sip wine at local vineyards.
SOLD OUTOur incredibly popular South of France boutique retreat experience is back! Whether it's your first time in Europe or your fifth, indulge in life’s simple pleasures in France’s most breathtaking wine-making region! We will live like locals for the week: relax in a eco-chic chateau, explore small villages and tour family-run vineyards (and consume lots of bread, cheese and wine!) *Note this is for booking Week 2: June 5 - June 11, 2022 - we are running back-to-back identical experiences in the summer of 2022. *Please note we are requiring proof of COVID vaccination (including a booster shot) for all 2022 retreat guests* - Group Size: 8-10 Guests - Luxury Score: 3 (out of 5) - Activity Score: 3 (out of 5) - Active + Walking, Biking, Hiking - Cuisine: Vegetarian
In addition to our owner and Chief Zen Officer Anna, each Above Yoga retreat has one or two additional certified yoga teachers on-site who will lead a portion of the classes and support students in their practice. We find that an opportunity to participate in a variety of classes with various teaching styles adds to our guests’ overall retreat experience.
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Shared accommodations at an eco-chic private villa
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Daily yoga classes
Michelin star lunch experience
Guided mountain hike
Excursion to seaside village
Wine tastings + vineyard tours
Guided e-bike tour experience
Round trip transport from nearby train station to retreat property
Round trip airfare to Barcelona El Prat (BCN) (recommended)
Train from Barcelona to Perpignan, France (about 1 hr 20 min journey)
One lunch on your own
Trip insurance, personal shopping and additional wine
Environmentally conscious retreat held exclusively for Above Yoga
FROM$2,620.00/pp
Private Countryside French Chateau
Nestled between the Pyrenees Mountains and the French coast, our charming French chateau is built for relaxation and stepping away from the busy world of your day-to-day life. Retreat off-the-grid, immerse yourself in French culture, wine and food... and come back from vacation truly refreshed and renewed.
This is a eco-friendly and fully autonomous property that is off-the-grid. So, like much of Europe, there is no A/C, but the house’s thick walls and the area’s breeze keep it naturally temperature-controlled. We ask you conserve the villa's water by taking shorter showers and reusing your bath towels through the week.
There is no WiFi access at the retreat property and cell service is spotty. Guests are encouraged to take time away from their devices to reconnect with nature, themselves & other guests. If you need to be in touch everyday back at home, consider buying a local SIM card for your phone.
Average weather for early June: high 77 / low 62. Expect ample sunshine and breezes as we are in the mountains.
Taking more time in Europe before or after is encouraged… no better spot than beautiful Barcelona to stay a few nights to bookend your retreat!
Pick up for the ground transportation to the retreat center can be from the either the Perpignan (France) train station or the PGF airport on the afternoon of Sunday, June 5 (around 4:00 pm, but pick up times will be coordinated based on group arrival times). The drive to the retreat property will be about an hour from Perpignan. The easiest (and usually cheapest) way to travel in from the US is to fly into Spain -- the Barcelona El-Prat Airport (BCN) and then take the train from Barcelona Sants station to Perpignan, France (it is a short, comfortable and scenic 1.5 hour high speed journey). Train travel within Europe can be booked just a month or two in advance, there is no need (or ability) to book any earlier. Alternatively, you can fly into Perpignan-Rivesaltes (PGF) airport. More detailed information will be provided closer to the retreat dates for all guests. Return flights should be booked no earlier than 3:00 pm for Saturday, June 11, or you can stay an additional night in Barcelona for flights on Sunday, June 12.