French Yoga & Wellness Retreat
French Yoga & Wellness Retreat
84 Rte de Vibrac, 17210 Mérignac, France
Up to 14 in group
Jun 18 - 23, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Experience Deep Restoration and Rejuvenation During Your Stay
- Reconnect and Rediscover Yourself Amidst Nature's Beauty
- Engage in Personalized Guidance from Experienced Yoga Instructors
- Enjoy Nutritious and Delicious Meals Throughout the Retreat
- Immerse Yourself in Various Yoga Styles for a Holistic Experience
- Escape Daily Stress and Indulge in Relaxation
- Strengthen Connections with Like-Minded Individuals
- Combine Wellness Activities with Leisure Time for Balance
- A Unique Opportunity to Unplug and Reset Your Mind
- Interact with An Attentive and Caring Retreat Staff
- Meet new friends
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Melissa stepped away from the fast-paced world of investment wealth management to follow a path rooted in movement, mindfulness, and meaning.
Now an advanced yoga teacher with over 500 hours of training, she brings a distinctive blend of funky, feminine, and fearless energy to her teaching, creating spaces that are both empowering and deeply supportive.
Her classes weave together strong, heat-building practices with softer, more intuitive approaches — from Ashtanga and Hot Yoga that cultivate fire and discipline, to Yin and somatic work that encourages deep release and nervous system regulation.
Drawing inspiration from Iyengar and Forrest Yoga, Melissa emphasises alignment, resilience, and inner strength, while her training in pregnancy and cancer-supportive yoga ensures her teaching remains accessible, safe, and compassionate.
She also integrates Kundalini kriyas, crystal sound baths, and guided meditations, offering experiences that support expansion, vibration, and soul-level restoration.
Details of this retreat
We are offering you the chance to experience a large and varied variety of practices all enjoyed under one roof, whilst staying in a beautifully restored farmhouse with carefully curated interiors, and all you need for a comfortable sojourn,
Guided by Melissa of Village Rose Yoga, the experience blends soulful yoga, nourishing food, and shared living to create genuine connection and ease. With a small group and shared accommodation, the retreat naturally fosters inclusion, warmth, and a sense of belonging in a caring & nurturing environment.
Our lovely outdoor spaces include a covered activity barn, a beautiful garden, and a fire-pit area for "nightly reflections around the fire". There is also a large in-ground pool and loungers for relaxing in.
Guests leave not only rested, but well fed and reconnected — with themselves, with others, and with how they want to live.
This retreat is designed for those who want more than just a break it is ideal for those seeking a meaningful reset.
Guided by Melissa of Village Rose Yoga, the experience blends soulful yoga, nourishing food, and shared living to create genuine connection and ease. With a small group and shared accommodation, the retreat naturally fosters inclusion, warmth, and a sense of belonging in a caring & nurturing environment.
Our lovely outdoor spaces include a covered activity barn, a beautiful garden, and a fire-pit area for "nightly reflections around the fire". There is also a large in-ground pool and loungers for relaxing in.
Guests leave not only rested, but well fed and reconnected — with themselves, with others, and with how they want to live.
This retreat is designed for those who want more than just a break it is ideal for those seeking a meaningful reset.
Schedule
7:00 AM
Silent Yoga. Your day is off to a peaceful start with a follow-along silent yoga class, where you will be guided by simply observing the teacher.
9:00 AM
Breakfast. Enjoy a delicious wholesome breakfast to nourish your body for the morning ahead
10:00 AM
Free time until 12.00. Attend a Pilates session, enjoy a pre-booked treatment,(extra charges apply), practice some solo yoga in the studio, or relax
11:00 AM
Free time, read a book, go for a walk, enjoy the garden/pool
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Outdoor Nature Meditation (weather permitting), Catch some rays while sitting through a guided meditation outdoors.
2:00 PM
Ashtanga Yoga Reformer Pilates or Free time
4:00 PM
Hatha Vinyassa Yoga. This is a gentle, slow style of yoga with a focus on moving with the breath, consisting of standing/balancing/floor based poses.
5:30 PM
Dinner. Enjoy a delicious, wholesome home-cooked meals, made with care, bringing everyone together to nourish both body and soul.
8:00 PM
Candlelight restorative and Yoga Nidra signature class. A restful restorative practice illuminated by candlelight. Afterwards head for bed or spend ti
9:00 PM
Day's end. Breathe! Either head for bed to re-charge or spend time with your new friends relaxing in the common areas or round the firepit.
Silent Yoga. Your day is off to a peaceful start with a follow-along silent yoga class, where you will be guided by simply observing the teacher.
9:00 AM
Breakfast. Enjoy a delicious wholesome breakfast to nourish your body for the morning ahead
10:00 AM
Free time until 12.00. Attend a Pilates session, enjoy a pre-booked treatment,(extra charges apply), practice some solo yoga in the studio, or relax
11:00 AM
Free time, read a book, go for a walk, enjoy the garden/pool
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Outdoor Nature Meditation (weather permitting), Catch some rays while sitting through a guided meditation outdoors.
2:00 PM
Ashtanga Yoga Reformer Pilates or Free time
4:00 PM
Hatha Vinyassa Yoga. This is a gentle, slow style of yoga with a focus on moving with the breath, consisting of standing/balancing/floor based poses.
5:30 PM
Dinner. Enjoy a delicious, wholesome home-cooked meals, made with care, bringing everyone together to nourish both body and soul.
8:00 PM
Candlelight restorative and Yoga Nidra signature class. A restful restorative practice illuminated by candlelight. Afterwards head for bed or spend ti
9:00 PM
Day's end. Breathe! Either head for bed to re-charge or spend time with your new friends relaxing in the common areas or round the firepit.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
House of the Hollyhocks, 84 Rte de Vibrac, 17210 Mérignac, France
Directions
Our nearest airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
It is approximately 115 km / 70 mi from our venue and is the largest and most useful airport for international and UK flights, served by carriers such as Easy Jet and BA, with regular flights all year round flights from London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, etc.
There are excellent onward connections by car, taxi, or public transport, or we offer a Group pick up only for those arriving on 18 June with Easy Jet - Luton to Bordeaux. This is only by prior arrangement and charges apply.
I am sorry but due to logistics we are not able to offer any other collections/drop offs.
Alternative options:
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC) in Bergerac, France. 145 km / 90 mi
A good regional airport for seasonal UK routes (e.g., Ryanair flights in summer months), with smaller, more relaxed facilities.
Onward travel by car hire or taxi, - train not recommended
Limoges–Bellegarde Airport (LIG) in Limoges, France 200–210 km / 124–130 mi
Another regional airport with some direct and seasonal connections from UK airports (often via Ryanair
Onward travel by car hire or taxi, - train not recommended
Summary for Retreat Guests
BOD (Bordeaux): Best option — easy train transfer, direct connection to Montendre.
EGC (Bergerac): Possible but requires at least one train change.
LIG (Limoges): Longer trip with train changes.
Montendre train station is only a quite short taxi ride to our retreat location, and it is possible to get a direct train from Bordeaux train station to Montendre station:
From Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
There is no direct train from the airport itself to Montendre, but you can take a short shuttle or tram/taxi from the airport to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station, then a direct regional train (TER) to Montendre.
The train from Bordeaux to Montendre can be as fast as 38–40 minutes with direct services.
This makes Bordeaux the easiest option for train travellers — airport → train station → Montendre with no change once in Bordeaux.
It is approximately 115 km / 70 mi from our venue and is the largest and most useful airport for international and UK flights, served by carriers such as Easy Jet and BA, with regular flights all year round flights from London, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, etc.
There are excellent onward connections by car, taxi, or public transport, or we offer a Group pick up only for those arriving on 18 June with Easy Jet - Luton to Bordeaux. This is only by prior arrangement and charges apply.
I am sorry but due to logistics we are not able to offer any other collections/drop offs.
Alternative options:
Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC) in Bergerac, France. 145 km / 90 mi
A good regional airport for seasonal UK routes (e.g., Ryanair flights in summer months), with smaller, more relaxed facilities.
Onward travel by car hire or taxi, - train not recommended
Limoges–Bellegarde Airport (LIG) in Limoges, France 200–210 km / 124–130 mi
Another regional airport with some direct and seasonal connections from UK airports (often via Ryanair
Onward travel by car hire or taxi, - train not recommended
Summary for Retreat Guests
BOD (Bordeaux): Best option — easy train transfer, direct connection to Montendre.
EGC (Bergerac): Possible but requires at least one train change.
LIG (Limoges): Longer trip with train changes.
Montendre train station is only a quite short taxi ride to our retreat location, and it is possible to get a direct train from Bordeaux train station to Montendre station:
From Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
There is no direct train from the airport itself to Montendre, but you can take a short shuttle or tram/taxi from the airport to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station, then a direct regional train (TER) to Montendre.
The train from Bordeaux to Montendre can be as fast as 38–40 minutes with direct services.
This makes Bordeaux the easiest option for train travellers — airport → train station → Montendre with no change once in Bordeaux.
Accommodation
Our interiors blend rustic French character with thoughtful, creative design with carefully chosen details that invite you to slow down and settle in. Shared yet spacious accommodation encourages connection while still offering quiet corners for rest and reflection. Comfortable shared twin bedrooms with single beds, quality linens and towels and plenty of clothes storage Private single rooms with King-size beds & En-suites, quality linens and towels and plenty of clothes storage Welcoming communal dining space, and a gentle, homely atmosphere create the feeling of being truly cared for. Every element has been curated to support ease, warmth, and a sense of belonging , a place where you can relax fully, feel inspired, and enjoy your yoga practice and new experiences in beautiful surroundings.
6 Days Shared twin room
6 Days Private room with ensuite
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Set in the peaceful Charente-Maritime countryside, we are a soulful, boutique retreat , elegant & comfortable, an ideal place to enjoy yoga & new experiences
Interiors blend rustic style with thoughtful design & carefully chosen details invite you to slow down & settle in.
Our outdoor space includes, pool, firepit area & pretty garden.
Shared yet spacious accommodation encourages connection also offering quiet corners for rest & reflection.
Interiors blend rustic style with thoughtful design & carefully chosen details invite you to slow down & settle in.
Our outdoor space includes, pool, firepit area & pretty garden.
Shared yet spacious accommodation encourages connection also offering quiet corners for rest & reflection.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
You will enjoy three tasty, home cooked and nutritious meals a day, often using produce grown in our own garden. Afternoon snacks and refreshments are included. Special diets TBC on request.
What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation in lovely gite
- Daily delicious and nutritious meals, home cooked and thoughtfully prepared using fresh ingredients
- Water, tea, coffee and snacks served throughout the day
- Welcome reception with non alcoholic cocktail and snacks and a chance to meet your fellow yogis
- Enjoy an abundant variety of daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation and relaxation classes
- Specialized workshops, including journaling, meditation and Crystal singing bowls
- Tastefully appointed comfortable interior spaces
- Pre and post retreat support from our team, we are here to help and answer any questions you may have.
- Course Manual
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Wifi connection
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Flights costs
- Travel insurance
- Selected Massage and Beauty treatments are available to pre-book with our talented associates.
- Any excursions
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