France Yoga Retreats
PYRENEES YOGA HIKE RESTORE RETREATS
6 Night Atlantique Pyrenees, Southwest France Retreat
with Jessie Chapman & facilitators
SEPTEMBER 2026: Tuesday 22nd – Monday 28th
OCTOBER 2026: Friday 2nd – Thursday 8th
Join Jessie Chapman for an inspirational 6-night yoga retreat in the majestic Atlantique Pyrenees of Southwest France. This soulful journey weaves together quality yoga classes, deep restoration and awe-inspiring hiking adventures. We wake each day to dedicated morning yoga practice, followed by scenic walks through the beautiful mountain surrounds. In the afternoons we wind down with gentle, restorative yoga, and close the day in stillness with evening yoga nidra. Set in a picturesque mountain village with walking trails at our doorstep, our yoga retreat in France offers natural renewal in stunning mountain surrounds.
Our yoga retreats in France are designed to cater to all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners, with plenty of nourishing yoga adjustments, care and guidance throughout. Each day begins with a revitalising morning yoga session followed by a delicious breakfast, before we head to the village to collect our picnic lunch. Then, we embark on an adventure, exploring a mix of inspiring walks and hikes. After returning to our hotel in the afternoon, you’ll have time to relax and refresh before our restoration yoga class. We end the day with dinner at our family run Bar before a guided lying down relaxation before bed and a good night’s sleep.
The Daily Journey | Yoga Retreats France
wake up in beautiful mountain surrounds
7 am: Morning yoga
9 am: Hearty breakfast
10 am: Depart for the days hiking adventure or rest in the stunning surrounds
12.30: Picnic lunch on our hike
4 pm: Return to our hotel for a shower and afternoon tea
6.00 pm: Deep restoration yoga
7.30 pm: Delicious 3-course vegetarian dinner
8.30 pm: Yoga nidra or meditation
Guests are free to skip a class or hike to rest as needed and enjoy the beautiful mountain village surrounds.
2026 Dates & Prices I 6 Night France Yoga Retreat
Tuesday 22nd – Monday 28th September I 6-nights
Euro TBA – Twin Share Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro TBA – Couple’s Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro TBA – Single Room with shared bathroom (between 2 guests)
Euro TBA – Single Room with ensuite bathroom
Friday 2nd – Thursday 8th October I 6-nights
Euro TBA – Twin Share Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro TBA – Couple’s Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro TBA – Single Room with shared bathroom (between 2 guests)
Euro TBA – Single Room with ensuite bathroom
What's Included - Yoga Retreats France
6 nights comfortable mountain view accommodation
Daily breakfasts and delicious dinners
Morning and afternoon yoga sessions
Daily guided walks and hikes through stunning natural landscapes
Evening yoga nidra, meditation or pranayama
All-day access to a self-serve kitchenette with teas, a coffee machine, and fresh coffee
Wifi at the bar / dining area
Not included: airfares, travel insurance, return train fares from Pau, our lunches, which we buy at the store to carry as a picnic in our daypacks, any extra snacks or drinks bought from the grocery store or bar and the laundry service, which can be done upon request at our accommodation.
France Yoga Retreat Accommodation & Meals
For 6 nights, immerse yourself in the charm of a Pyrenees mountain village, staying in a traditional maison that’s been transformed into a welcoming, family-run B&B. With scenic walking trails just outside our accommodation and village life at the doorstep, this retreat offers a relaxed mix of adventure, tranquility, and local culture. The property features a comfortable lounge, a sunroom, a large mountain-view terrace with various seating options, a kitchenette stocked with black tea, herbal teas, coffee machine, fresh coffee and a bar fridge and facilities for storing and preparing our picnic lunches. Guest rooms are simple, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, each with a scenic mountain or village view, ensuite bathroom and shower, offering a quiet and restful space after a day of yoga and hiking.
Our breakfasts and dinners are hearty vegetarian meals lovingly prepared and served at the family’s bar. Each morning begins with a wholesome breakfast with an abundant selection of offerings to fuel our day’s adventures. Dinners are a delicious three-course vegetarian meal served each evening after restorative yoga. Special dietary requests can be accommodated for. For lunch, we buy simple fresh items from the local village L’epicerie – grocery store – for our days hiking picnic to carry in our daypacks.
Yoga Restoration & Stillness
Everyone is warmly welcomed and well cared for by yoga teacher and host Jessie Chapman. Our yoga retreats France are designed for all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners. With Jessie’s 27 years of teaching experience, she ensures that each guest is supported and challenged according to their individual needs, energy levels, and physical conditions.
The morning yoga classes blend gentle flowing sequences and staying the postures longer to cultivate flexibility, strength, balance, and correct alignment. In the afternoons, we offer restorative yoga that deeply relaxes the body and mind, slowing down the body’s systems, restoring energy and cultivating relaxed breathing. Jessie provides an abundance of nourishing care and guidance throughout the retreat, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
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Our Hiking Days
Each day on our yoga retreat in France, we embark on a scenic hiking adventure directly from our hotel. All hikes are optional, and guests are encouraged to skip a hike if they need rest or prefer a more relaxed pace. The surrounding trails offer a variety of options, from gentler walks to more challenging mountain hikes. Our hikes typically range between 5-12 km per day, with plenty of opportunities to pause and take in the stunning views, rest as needed, and enjoy silent walking periods to absorb the natural beauty around us.
Before heading out on our daily adventure, we stop at the village general store to pick up fresh, local produce for a picnic lunch, or we may choose to dine at a local restaurant in the village. After a fulfilling day of hiking, we return to our hotel to shower and refresh before the afternoon deep rest and restoration yoga session.
For those who prefer shorter hiking days, you can opt to join part of the trail and return to the village earlier to relax and immerse yourself in the charming local life. Some guests also choose to skip a hiking day to rest as needed and enjoy soaking in the surrounding scenery. Our yoga retreats France offer flexibility, allowing you to get from this retreat what is needed for you in this time.
View a video from our 2024 Pyrenees Yoga Hike Restore Retreat on the Radiance Facebook page.
Your France Retreat Hosts
Your France retreat hosts are Jessie Chapman and facilitators. Jessie has been teaching yoga for 27 years and for the past 22 years (since 2002) she has been offering Radiance Yoga Retreats in Byron Bay, Asia, New Zealand and Europe. Author of 4 Yoga Books (HarperCollins) including the bestseller Yoga Postures for your Body, Mind & Soul and creator of the Radiance Yoga DVD Series, Jessie loves sharing the transformational yoga practice and powerful retreat journeys; creating space for people to deepen in yoga and to be inspired in beautiful natural surrounds.
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Getting There, Arrival & Departure, Extra Night
Arrival Day I Yoga Retreats France
Our group meeting time and place on the first day of the retreat is 11.30 am at Pau Train Station. Pau is a large city with an international airport and is known as ‘the gateway to the Atlantique Pyrenees’. Located 1.5 hours inland from Biarritz and 2 hours from Bordeaux in Southwest France, there are plenty of travel options to arrive at Pau. From Pau we travel together via a small regional 1-hour train journey to our mountain village retreat hotel. As we journey by train together it’s important to be at the station at 11.30 am for our departure and for this reason most people choose to stay in Pau the night before.
Departure Day I Yoga Retreats France
On the last day we depart early via train arriving at Pau Station at 8.30am. Some guests stay a night in Pau after the retreat; others make their way to their next destination via train, bus or plane.
Extra nights: If staying in Pau before or after the retreat there are a wide range of hotels and apartments. Email for recommendations.
How to get to Pau: You can get to Pau via train from Paris, Bordeaux and many other locations within France and Europe. There’s also a domestic and international airport in Pau with regular flights into Pau from Paris and other locations in France and Europe.
Full ‘getting there’ details along with what to bring, our recommend travel agent, etc are emailed upon registration.
“Having just spent a fantastic week in Spain, I am delighted to recommend Yoga retreats in France for anyone who wants an active and stimulating holiday. I feel both rested and reinvigorated, and ready to explore the world further. The hiking and scenery is incredible, and the intensity of the daily yoga helped me make some real gains (even as a beginner). The combination of mental and physical challenges and restorative contemplation was perfectly balanced and both teachers were really helpful and knowledgeable. Oh, and the food was delicious! Fabulous week in an amazing part of the world.
Cara – Spain Yoga Hike Restore Retreat
“I highly recommend Radiance Retreats. I’ve been to 4 now in 4 different countries and they have all been amazing experiences and so well organised. The yoga classes cater to all different levels of experience and everyone is so well looked after.”
Lina – Yoga Retreats in France
“The joy began at the sight of our Tuscan Villa which proved to be ‘home’ for a week of well balanced strengthening, restoring, rejuvenating yoga and meditation. We enjoyed wonderful walks through the countryside and optional outings. The vegetarian food, facilities and staff were outstanding and Jessie’s guidance and nurturing instruction lead us all through a wonderfully, memorable time. I now have a new strength of heart, body and mind. Thank you so much.”
Jenny – Tuscany Yoga & Walking Retreat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Pyrenees Yoga Hike Restore Retreats are held in a peaceful mountain village in the stunning Atlantique Pyrenees of Southwest France. This yoga retreat in France offers spectacular views, quiet surroundings, and access to scenic hiking trails right outside our hotel, making it the perfect escape into nature.
Our yoga retreats in France include morning and afternoon yoga, restoration and evening relaxation sessions, daily guided mountain and nature walks, nourishing meals made with fresh local produce, and ample time to relax. You’ll enjoy a carefully curated wellness experience that restores your energy and supports deep rest.
Not at all. Our yoga retreats France are designed for all levels. Yoga classes are tailored to meet individual needs, and hikes are guided with options for different abilities. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
For this retreat participants meet at the Pau Train Station and together we make the train by regional train to our retreat hotel. Pau is serviced by an International Airport and trains arriving from all over France and Europe. Upon registering, we’ll send detailed travel guidance to help you plan your journey to this beautiful yoga retreat in France with ease.
For your France Pyrenees Yoga Hike Restore Retreat, bring comfortable yoga clothes, quality hiking gear, supportive hiking shoes or boots, sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water bottle. We’ll provide a full packing list upon registering. All yoga mats and props are provided and there’s a laundry service at our hotel.