4-Day “Joy, Desire & Ecstasy” Gay Tantra Retreat near Paris

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Moulin de Mousseau, Mousseaux, 45230 Montbouy, France
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Up to 20 in group
Date
July 23 - 26, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • 💛 Tantric body practices to awaken joy and life force
  • 🔥 Conscious touch and massage rituals to circulate energy
  • 🧘 Movement, breathwork, and meditation for grounding and vitality
  • ✨ Reconnect with your inner child and playful nature
  • 🤝 Experience authentic brotherhood and connection between men
  • 🌈 A safe space for gay, bi, and queer men to explore intimacy and presence
  • 🌿 Peaceful countryside retreat surrounded by rivers and forests
  • 🏡 Historic mill estate hosting an intimate group experience
  • 🍽 Nourishing communal meals prepared with care

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Celebrate joy. Awaken desire. Feel fully alive.

“Joy, Desire & Ecstasy” is a vibrant gay Tantra retreat created for men who want to reconnect with their body, their sensuality, and the joyful energy of life.

Held in a peaceful riverside estate south of Paris, this four-day experience invites gay, bi, and queer men to explore movement, breath, ritual, touch, and authentic connection within a supportive brotherhood of men.

Through Tantric practices focused on grounding, sensual awareness, and life force energy, participants rediscover their vitality, awaken their senses, and explore desire in a conscious and respectful way.

This retreat is open to men of all levels of experience with Tantra. Whether you are new to this path or returning to deepen your practice, you will be welcomed into a safe and supportive space designed for exploration, joy, and transformation.

Expect a warm atmosphere filled with laughter, discovery, sensual awareness, and meaningful human connection.

Schedule

From Vitality to Ecstasy: A Journey into Joy

Each day balances guided Tantric practices with spacious time for rest, reflection, and integration. The program is carefully designed to help you reconnect with your body, awaken your senses, and explore the joyful energy of life.

A typical day may include:
• Morning meditation or breathwork to awaken presence
• Movement and embodiment practices to activate life force energy
• Tantric touch rituals and massage practices
• Exploration of desire, boundaries, and personal power
• Group sharing circles to deepen connection and integration
• Outdoor time for rest, journaling, or nature connection
• Evening rituals, dance, or guided experiential practices

All practices are optional and guided with respect for personal boundaries. Participants are always invited to follow their own rhythm.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Men's Hearts, Moulin de Mousseau, Mousseaux, 45230 Montbouy, France

Directions

By car
Moulin de Mousseau is located in Montbouy, about 1 hour 30 minutes south of Paris via the A6 and A77. Participants often organise carpooling with others attending the retreat.

By plane
Nearest international airports
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
• Paris Orly (ORY)

By train
From Paris Gare de Lyon, travel to Nogent-sur-Vernisson takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
A member of the Men’s Hearts team or another participant will arrange pickup from the station.

A detailed Retreat Roadmap with travel tips and coordination details will be shared with participants before arrival.

Accommodation

A Historic Retreat Centre Full of Charm and Comfort The Moulin de Mousseau (Mousseau Windmill Cottage) is a restored antique mill nestled in the Loire Valley, just 1.5 hours south of Paris. Surrounded by a vast park and water features, it is an enchanting space that supports both depth and rest. • 11 rooms available: single, shared, and double options • Spacious activity hall under the roof for Tantric practice • Warm communal spaces including a large fireplace • Expansive parkland and lakeside areas for outdoor practice and relaxation Whether enjoying the calm of the gardens or gathering by the fire, the atmosphere invites rest, authenticity, and connection.

Accommodation
Price for shared room, includes accommodation, all activities, and meals
Accommodation
Price for single room (subject to availability), includes accommodation, all activities, and meals

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Located 1.5 hours from Paris, the Moulin de Mousseau offers an atmosphere that feels timeless. Nestled between a Gallo-Roman water sanctuary, a Celtic temple, and a Templar house, the estate seems to travel through centuries of history.
The large park, crossed by rivers and home to tranquil lakes, provides abundant opportunities for outdoor meditation, ritual, and rest. This natural setting supports the retreat’s invitation to slow down, reconnect, and feel at home in yourself.

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

Meals are prepared with care, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients to nourish the body and support the retreat experience. Dietary needs can often be accommodated with advance notice.

What's Included

  • • 4 days of immersive Tantric workshops and guided practices
  • • Movement, meditation, breathwork, and embodiment sessions
  • • Tantric massage and conscious touch explorations
  • • Rituals and exercises to awaken vitality and desire
  • • Group sharing circles and integration spaces
  • • A supportive brotherhood environment
  • • Accommodation in shared, double, or single rooms
  • • Full board meals throughout the retreat
  • • Access to retreat facilities, parkland, and riverside areas
  • • Loving facilitation by Guillaume and the Men’s Hearts team

What's Not Included

  • • Transportation to and from the retreat venue
  • • Personal expenses and any optional activities outside the retreat program

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