Poolside yoga session

Kayaking on the river Cèze

Yoga session in the studio

A relaxing and energising Wednesday - Sunday retreat with resident British Wheel of Yoga teacher  Alison Burns. The retreat is open to everyone who has some experience of yoga and wants to deepen their practice while enjoying fun and sunshine at a beautiful château in the south of France.
You can expect mindful yoga and relaxation that increases your confidence and gives you the space to reflect and to be yourself.
​Other activities at this stunning venue include hiking in the hills, swimming in the pool, meditating by the river, kayaking on the river Cèze, paddle-boarding on the local lake, visiting the nearby market or chilling in the shade of the ancient plane trees.
The retreat is about you so everything is optional. Simply choose from the activities on offer to create a mix that leaves you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to get the most out of every single day. 

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Outline programme:
Morning meditation: 8am - 8.25am
Morning Yoga: 8.30am - 10am
Evening Yoga: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
The theme for 2021 is 'Space for You' 
Postures and mediation to develop self-awareness and create space in our lives to nurture ourselves.
Asana practice to find space in our bodies and make progress on our yoga journey.
Meditation and mindfulness to stop the chattering in our heads and find space between our thoughts.
Relaxation to enable us to unwind and let go.
A yoga retreat at the Château du Fraissinet gives you a place away from the world where you can be yourself, find your own rhythm and grow into who you really are. In this green jewel surrounded by mountains with its pool, river and friendly animals, you can relax and grow in the company of like-minded yogi friends. You leave feeling energised, balanced and complete.

Delicious, healthy food:
Breakfast 10am - choose from organic yogurts, fresh local bread and croissants with butter and home-made jams, choice of cereals with soya or cows milk, scrambled, free-range eggs
light lunch 1.30pm; perhaps quiche, greek salad or local cheese with mint and lemon taboulé or wild rice salad.
Dinner 7.30pm ; perhaps a vegetarian lasagne or risotto with vegetable side dish, followed by one of Chris's delicious desserts.
All meals are vegetarian and home-cooked using organic local produce where possible. We are happy to cater for dairy, gluten free, or vegan guests.

At the Château du Fraissinet:
Pool with sunbeds
River for paddling and wild swimming (bring your water shoes!)
Sauna and hammam
Table tennis
Beautiful grounds to explore
Donkeys and two friendly dogs who love our guests
​Starry skies and some of the cleanest air in Europe!

Optional activites:
Local walks in the mountains
Trip to the local market 
Kayaking on the river Cèze
Paddle-boarding on the local lake
Wonderful massage
NB: The market and kayaking trips involve a small transport cost and the kayaking itself is 20€. Massage prices vary.

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Prices for 4 nights accommodation 20th - 24th May or 24th - 28th June 2020 with full board and two sessions of yoga per day with Alison, at the Château du Fraissinet start at £400 per person for a twin room with shared bathroom. £480 for a single. Pick up from la Grand'Combe station (easily accessed from Nimes airport) and use of pool, grounds and yoga studio at Château du Fraissinet is all included.   
​Not included: airport transfers, wine with meals, massages, excursions, kayaking/paddle boarding 

Getting to the Château du Fraissinet: Nimes is our nearest airport and there are flights from Luton & Stansted with easy access by train and shuttle bus  to our nearest town - la Grand'Combe. For other transport options please refer to our 'how to find us' page. 

Teaching on YogaSoleil retreats with Alison is in English and French

Parivritta Trikonasana

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Vasisthasana

Salamba Sirsasana

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Natarajasana

Urdhva Dhanurasana

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​​To book your place on the Space for You retreat, contact Alison by completing the form above, emailing info@yogasoleil.net or by phoning +33 (0) 466 55 80 70
Looking forward to welcoming you to the Château du Fraissinet