France

The Dordogne region of France is known for it’s wine and culture ranging from the caves at Lascaux to the medieval castles and towns that still dot the river’s edge. Spend your days wandering through a village with buildings dating to the 12th century, a Sunday market in a medieval town and sample wines during an evening with a local sommelier that perfectly blend the old and the new. Enjoy walking through the vineyards and sightseeing through the verdant countryside.

Experience the best of the south of France on an unforgettable yoga retreat with The Travel Yogi.

Where You'll Stay

A private chateau, of course! Each room in the chateau is unique. Encased in a region of rolling hills and country roads, days can take the form of a stroll down the lane, a bike ride through the vines or our included explorations. And don’t forget a good book for some chilled out pool time.

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What's Included

Yoga most mornings & each evening
7 nights chateau yoga retreat accommodation
3 farm-to-table meals each day
Wine tasting
- Sample the best of the region during an evening with a local sommelier
Local vineyard winemaker for a day!
- Teach your tastebuds with a lunch food/wine pairing class
- Create, blend and bottle your own unique vino memories to bring home
Day trip to La Roque Gageac and Beynac
- Boating on the Dordogne
- Excursions through medieval La Roque and Beynac
Trip to the Issigeac market
- Catch the tastes and colors of this medieval town during their famous Sunday market
Transfers (on arrival and departure days only) from the Bergerac airport or train station

What’s not included:

Airfare to Bergerac, France (EGC)
Additional excursions
Alcohol or items of a personal nature/souvenirs
Travel insurance (recommended)
Gratuities

How To Get There

(There are sooo many options, you're in France after all!)

The easiest location to come into, either by train or by plane, is Bergerac. The Bergerac airport (ECG) is about a 20min drive from the chateau. The Bergerac train station is about 30min away. There are other train stations and airports (Libourne and Bordeaux) but they are 40min to an hour and a half away from the chateau.

Adventure Outline

Please note that this is strictly an example itinerary. The final schedule and itinerary goes out around 5 weeks before departure and only goes out to the teacher and then to the participants attending the retreat. Please also note that where it's mentioned "yoga class" this is your time to fill in however you'd like - a photography session, health coaching module, kickboxing refresh, writing circle, nap... whatever you fancy!

Day 1

Midday arrival to Bergerac
- Transfers from the Bergerac airport or train station (on arrival and departure days only)
Check-in and soak up the general countryside splendor
Evening de-travel and welcome yoga class
Gourmet group welcome dinner

Day 2

Early morning coffee, tea and fruit available
Wake up and refresh morning yoga
Local and fresh breakfast
Day trip to the locally famous Issigeac market
- Stroll through the medieval town’s farmers market for local and organic yummies
- Enjoy the local flavor and introduction to one of the area’s historic villages
- Souvenir shop, mix with the locals and sample tastes of the region
Head back for lunch at the chateau
Late afternoon yoga in the chateau yoga ‘stable’
Group dinner

Day 3

Early morning coffee, tea and fruit available
Morning yoga class
Local and fresh breakfast
Enjoy a chill morning
Dig into a country fresh lunch
Enjoy an afternoon in the country
- Walk a country lane
- Chill in the pool
- Explore the town of Bergerac
Head back for an evening yoga class
Delicious evening group dinner
Post dinner sommelier visit
- Enjoy an evening tasting and learning about some of the regions most delicious wines
- Get the scoop on the local wineries in preparation of the next day’s vineyard visits

Day 4

Early morning coffee, tea and fruit available
Morning yoga class
Fresh poolside breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore or relax
- Book a day trip exploring local castles, Lascaux or local nature
- Rent a bike and cruise through the countryside
- Relax by the pool and chill
Afternoon lunch at the chateau
Early evening yoga class
Poolside group dinner

Day 5

Early morning coffee, tea and fruit available
Morning yoga class
Fresh poolside breakfast
Head out to a local organic vineyard to be a winemaker-for-a-day!
- Hands-on exploration of the vineyard and winery
- Enjoy a farm fresh lunch with a wine/food pairing talk from the vintners
- Test your blending skills as you create your own bottle of wine to enjoy, bottle and take home
Late afternoon yoga class on the outdoor deck
Sunset group dinner

Day 6

Early morning breakfast
Day trip to picture perfect Aquitaine region
Head to La Roque Gageac for a scenic Dordogne river trip
- Board an authentic Gabarre river trip
- Marvel at the centuries old buildings (1100s!) built up against and into the sheer cliff face
- Catch a fish-eyes view of the castles dotting the Dordogne
Explore the castle town of Beynac
- Marvel at the castle on the sheer limestone cliffs
- Stroll through the 12th century village
Picnic lunch
Late afternoon yoga class
Gourmet group dinner

Day 7

Early morning coffee, tea and fruit available
Morning yoga class
Fresh poolside breakfast
Enjoy a last full day at your leisure
- Head back to a favorite spot
- Stroll through the beautiful countryside
- Take off on one last adventure
Early evening yoga class and closing circle
Final group dinner

Day 8

Morning breakfast, hugs and goodbyes
Transfer to the Bergerac airport or train station with new friends and awesome memories!

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