The French Retreat

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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.

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.

16/10/2025

We have a few weeks still available in 2026 so don’t delay if you are thinking about running a retreat abroad this year. As well as being very experienced hosts we can source all the extras from transfers to soundbaths, shamanic drum journeys, or outings to French markets or local vineyards.

05/10/2025

What a joy to host .hereyoga. They requested a French candlelit dinner for their final night, and given the dearth of lovely local restaurants we organised one here. was front of house in her signature red lippie, the team waiting tables like true professionals and a fabulous menu cooked up by consultant chef Leigh Codyre-Benson.

27/09/2025

Autumn sunrise at The French Retreat

19/09/2025

To get the best chances of filling your 2026 retreats you need:
• dates locked in now
• webpage designed in October
• soft launch to your regulars in November
• ready to take bookings on 26th December - the BIGGEST day for making travel plans.

13/09/2025

Lunch today is a superfood salad, a nectarine, almond, buffalo mozzarella and mint salad, plus the obligatory baguette and green salad because we’re in France.

21/08/2025

Mandala Magic was created at The French Retreat this summer. Every bit of it was magical, and the leader Julie Gibbons Creative was really one of the wisest women I’ve ever met (and that is saying something). Also even someone as hopelessly cack-handed with a paintbrush, such as me, can access their innate creativity with her support.

16/08/2025

Nearly time for this year's French Guitar Adventurers week in France (Mon 8th to Sun 14th Sept). A friendly gathering of guitarists of various styles and abilities who are up for musical discussion and general, constructive fun and hard work. There are still two double rooms available for any of you that might like to attend as observers (full board + open air pool). info@richarddurrant.com The workshops, rehearsals and end of week concert (not to mention evening discussions and open mic sessions) are all full of musical interest.

And we can now announce that the 10th Anniversary French Guitar Adventurers week will take place at The French Retreat from Monday 6th July to Sunday 12th July 2026. Booking now open. info@richarddurrant.com

And here is Jon Everitt's FGA sticker for this year! Another masterpiece (he's not just a great geetar player you now).

You can also visit:
https://www.richarddurrant.com/.../french-guitar.../

09/08/2025

The sun’s turned Charente into a crouton — but our niçoise? Still the coolest dish in town 🥗☀️🇫🇷

04/08/2025

Adresse

La Loge
Yviers
16210

Téléphone

33545780479

Site Web

http://www.retreat.fr/

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