5-Night Seasonal Wellness Retreat for Women in a Luxury Loire Valley Château

You will enjoy a continental breakfast each morning, a light lunch around midday, and a two- or three-course diner in the evenings. Thoghout the day, teas (prepared by La Guerissuse Verte), coffee, water and juices will also be available throughout your stay.

Each day, you will be free to explore the chateau grounds and relax. You will also be able to schedule three massages throughout your stay. La Guerisseuse Verte will also guide a welcome and farewell ritual, two sound baths and a forest walk and forage. There will also be two optional yoga sessions during your stay.
The full itinerary will be confirmed 1 month before.

🌿 Travel to Château de Jalesnes

Reaching the château is simple and comfortable, with excellent rail links from Paris and easy access from several airports in western France.

✈️ Nearest Airports
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) — 1 hour from the château

A small, convenient regional airport.

Direct flights from London (seasonal)

Quick transfer by car or taxi

Ideal for UK guests

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) — 1 hour 45 minutes from the château

A larger airport with international connections.

Flights from many UK cities and major European hubs

Easy onward travel by car, taxi, or train to Saumur

Paris Airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) & Orly (ORY)

Both offer the widest choice of international flights.
From Paris, guests can travel comfortably to Saumur by train (see below), where our team will collect you.

Paris Charles de Gaulle to Saumur: approx. 2.5–3.5 hours

Paris Montparnasse to Saumur (via TGV): as little as 1 hr 50 min

Paris Orly via Montparnasse: approx. 2.5 hours total travel time

These connections make the retreat very accessible for guests flying from the US and UK.

🚆 Train Connections
Closest Station: Saumur

We provide pick-up and return transfers for all retreat guests arriving at Saumur station.

From Paris → Saumur

The train journey from Paris is comfortable and scenic, travelling through the Loire Valley countryside.

Fastest route:
Paris Montparnasse → Saumur

High-speed TGV to Tours, then a short regional connection

Total journey: 1 hr 50 min – 2 hrs 15 min

Direct options:
Some direct trains operate from Paris Austerlitz.

Journey time: 2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 40 min

From Charles de Gaulle Airport:
CDG → St-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours) → Saumur

Journey time: approx. 2.5 – 3.5 hours

From Nantes → Saumur

Nantes → Saumur

Direct or single-change trains

Journey time: 1 hr 40 min – 2 hrs

From Tours → Saumur

Tours / St-Pierre-des-Corps → Saumur

Frequent regional trains

Journey time: 25–35 minutes

Tours airport + train to Saumur is one of the smoothest options for UK guests.

🚗 Driving

For guests renting a car:

1 hr from Tours

1 hr 45 mins from Nantes

3 hrs from Paris

Free parking available at the château

Indoors, enjoy use of our comuncal salon-library, banquet and breakfast rooms and chapel, as well as your own private suite which include ensuite bathroom and living area with kitchenette.
Our estate also offers formal gardens, woodland trails, a heated book, garden chess set, petanque court, ping pong table, and heated pool.

Breakfast - pastries, baguettes, jam, butter, fruit, tea, coffee, juices Lunch - sandwiches, quiches or grazing platters Diner - two- or three-course vegetarian meals

• 3 massage sessions
• 2 sound baths
• Plant forage workshop
• Ritual welcome ceremony
• Yoga sessions with Santosha Yoga
• Bike hire for exploring the Loire countryside
• Time for journaling, rest and reflection
• Continental/light breakfast daily
• Light lunch daily (sandwiches, quiches, cheese & crudité boards)
• Chef-prepared vegetarian evening meals
• Tea, coffee, infused water and juice available 24/7
• 5 nights at Château de Jalesnes
• Welcome basket in each room (tea, coffee, milk, fresh apple juice)
• Wellness book gift for every guest
• Essential oils or similar (in collaboration with La Guérisseuse Verte)
• Pick-up & return from Saumur train station, plus help with train bookings

What's Not Included

• Airfare
• Transport to Saumur station (though this can be arranged for additional cost)
• Additional massages or experiences
• Alcohol (the retreat is designed to be alcohol-free)