Yoga & Medicinal Plants | Southern French Alps
Yoga & Medicinal Plants | Southern French Alps
Chemin de la Gravette, 06470 Beuil, France
Up to 10 in group
September 19 - 21, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- 🏡 Accommodation – A comfortable chalet in the heart of Mercantour, just 1 hour from Nice
- 🥗 Healthy & Delicious Meals – Fresh, locally sourced, and nutritionally balanced dishes
- 🌿 Multi-Day Retreat – Dedicated to relaxation, revitalization, and holistic well-being
- 👥 Small Group Experience – Limited to 5–10 participants for personalized support
- 🧘♂️ Wellness & Movement
- ✔️ Yoga sessions (including Hatha Yoga experiences)
- ✔️ Meditation and mindfulness practices, featuring olfactory meditation with essential oils
- ✔️ Nature hikes focused on connecting with flora & fauna and forest therapy
- 💆♀️ Optional Relaxation – Massages & spa treatments available upon request
- 🎓 Workshops & Coaching
- ✔️ Health & nutrition
- ✔️ Personalized well-being advice
- ✔️ Breathing techniques and other wellness practices
- ✔️ Botanical Experiences: Guided wild plant picking, forest therapy, and sylvotherapy
- ✔️ Essential Oil Workshops: Hands-on creation of your own massage oil (combining vegetable and essential oils) and olfactory experiences
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Sophie has been practicing yoga since her teenage years, deepening her passion through training in France and India. Certified in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and pre & postnatal yoga, she has also studied Ayurveda under spiritual masters and Indian doctors.
Alongside yoga, Sophie is an expert in phytotherapy and aromatherapy, with knowledge passed down through generations, a university education, and hands-on experience in medicinal plants and natural healing.
Deeply connected to nature, her holistic approach is accessible to all. She combines physical and mental balance through yoga, enhances relaxation with olfactory meditations, and offers natural health assessments to help each person achieve long-term well-being and self-sufficiency.
Details of this retreat
Treat Yourself to a Wellness Escape in the Heart of Mercantour Park
Enjoy an exceptional weekend where nature and wellness meet. In the heart of Mercantour Park, immerse yourself in an enchanting setting to reconnect and discover natural approaches to self-care.
This retreat combines rejuvenating yoga sessions, workshops on medicinal plants and essential oils, and moments of meditation in nature. You will discover the benefits of local flora and essential oils and learn how to use them for your everyday well-being, all while recharging in a pristine environment.
Savor healthy and delicious cuisine to support your body in its detoxification process, and enhance your experience with a moment of relaxation at the spa or in a Nordic bath.
A weekend to recharge your energy, reconnect body and mind, and leave feeling calm, light, and inspired by the richness of nature. Read More
Enjoy an exceptional weekend where nature and wellness meet. In the heart of Mercantour Park, immerse yourself in an enchanting setting to reconnect and discover natural approaches to self-care.
This retreat combines rejuvenating yoga sessions, workshops on medicinal plants and essential oils, and moments of meditation in nature. You will discover the benefits of local flora and essential oils and learn how to use them for your everyday well-being, all while recharging in a pristine environment.
Savor healthy and delicious cuisine to support your body in its detoxification process, and enhance your experience with a moment of relaxation at the spa or in a Nordic bath.
A weekend to recharge your energy, reconnect body and mind, and leave feeling calm, light, and inspired by the richness of nature. Read More
Schedule
Day 1
Arrival: From 5:00 PM
5:15 PM: Detox infusion
5:30 PM: Discover your room and the facilities; program overview
6:00 PM: Olfactory meditation with essential oils
7:30 PM: Delicious, healthy, and balanced dinner
Day 2
8:30 – 9:30 AM: Delicious, healthy, and balanced breakfast
9:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Hike connecting with flora & fauna, meditative walk, forest therapy, and guided wild plant picking
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Lunch on the terrace
2:30 – 5:00 PM: Free time (optional SPA massage and Nordic bath available at an additional charge, reading, rest…)
5:00 PM: Herbal tea & infusion
5:30 – 7:00 PM: Hatha Yoga and energetic acupressure with essential oils
7:30 PM: Healthy, balanced, and gourmet dinner
Day 3
8:00 AM: Infusions & beverages, light breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 AM: Hatha Yoga & meditation session
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Brunch on the terrace
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Free time (optional SPA massage and Nordic bath available at an additional charge, reading, rest…)
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Crafting a massage oil (vegetable oil + essential oil)
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Reflections and feedback on the weekend
5:00 PM: Departure
Arrival: From 5:00 PM
5:15 PM: Detox infusion
5:30 PM: Discover your room and the facilities; program overview
6:00 PM: Olfactory meditation with essential oils
7:30 PM: Delicious, healthy, and balanced dinner
Day 2
8:30 – 9:30 AM: Delicious, healthy, and balanced breakfast
9:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Hike connecting with flora & fauna, meditative walk, forest therapy, and guided wild plant picking
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Lunch on the terrace
2:30 – 5:00 PM: Free time (optional SPA massage and Nordic bath available at an additional charge, reading, rest…)
5:00 PM: Herbal tea & infusion
5:30 – 7:00 PM: Hatha Yoga and energetic acupressure with essential oils
7:30 PM: Healthy, balanced, and gourmet dinner
Day 3
8:00 AM: Infusions & beverages, light breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 AM: Hatha Yoga & meditation session
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Brunch on the terrace
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Free time (optional SPA massage and Nordic bath available at an additional charge, reading, rest…)
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Crafting a massage oil (vegetable oil + essential oil)
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Reflections and feedback on the weekend
5:00 PM: Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Read MoreGetting Here
Horizon, Chemin de la Gravette, 06470 Beuil, France
Directions
📍 Chemin de la Gravette, 06470 Beuil
🚗 By Car: The chalet is ideally reached by car, just 1 hour from Nice. We highly recommend this option for greater convenience and flexibility.
🚌 By Bus: You can also access the chalet via public transport from Nice Grand Arénas bus station by taking Line 670 – Nice – Valberg.
✈️ By Plane: Nice is home to an international airport (Nice Côte d’Azur Airport), offering easy access for travelers from abroad. Read More
🚗 By Car: The chalet is ideally reached by car, just 1 hour from Nice. We highly recommend this option for greater convenience and flexibility.
🚌 By Bus: You can also access the chalet via public transport from Nice Grand Arénas bus station by taking Line 670 – Nice – Valberg.
✈️ By Plane: Nice is home to an international airport (Nice Côte d’Azur Airport), offering easy access for travelers from abroad. Read More
Accommodation
Rooms & Accommodations Description Our retreat center offers a cozy and intimate lodging experience with four spacious, well-appointed bedrooms. In the first section of the chalet, the ground floor hosts a large, welcoming lounge that doubles as a dining area for shared breakfasts and dinners. Upstairs, you'll find two beautifully designed bedrooms sharing a modern, recently renovated bathroom with toilet facilities. One of these bedrooms is furnished with two single beds—ideal for friends—while the other features a comfortable double bed perfect for couples. On the second floor, there is a third bedroom offering both a double and a single bed, along with private toilet facilities for added privacy. Additionally, a separate section of the chalet includes a fourth bedroom on the second floor, complete with a double bed, a single bed, and an en-suite private toilet. This thoughtful configuration ensures each guest enjoys both communal warmth and the privacy needed for a restorative retreat experience.
Program Price
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Duo Room (private room for two)
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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
Located in the heart of nature at Mercantour Park (Southern Alps of France), our retreat offers:
- Two sections that blend modern comfort with mountain charm
- A spacious, inviting lounge with a fully equipped modern kitchen
- A large garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks
- An outdoor terrace perfect for sunny lunches and soaking in natural beauty
- A space designed for relaxation, socializing, and mindful living Read More
- Two sections that blend modern comfort with mountain charm
- A spacious, inviting lounge with a fully equipped modern kitchen
- A large garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks
- An outdoor terrace perfect for sunny lunches and soaking in natural beauty
- A space designed for relaxation, socializing, and mindful living Read More
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Healthy Food, Happy Mood!
Fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced dishes that blend flavor & health. We cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and custom dietary needs.
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What's Included
- 🏡 Accommodation – Stay in a cozy chalet in the heart of Mercantour, just 1 hour from Nice
- 🥗 Healthy & Delicious Meals – Fresh, locally sourced, and nutritionally balanced dishes
- 🌿 A Multi-Day Retreat for Deep Well-Being – Designed to help you recharge, refocus, and reconnect
- 👥 Small Group Experience – Limited to 5–10 participants for personalized support
- 🧘♂️ Body & Mind Practices: Wellness, Yoga and fitness activities led by passionate and caring professionals
What's Not Included
- Airfare and all travel-related expenses to and from the retreat
- Optional spa treatments and massages (available at an additional cost)
- Additional optional activities beyond the standard itinerary (if not included in the base package)
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