France Yoga Retreats
PYRENEES YOGA HIKE RESTORE RETREATS
6 Night Atlantique Pyrenees, Southwest France Retreat
with Jessie Chapman & facilitators
OCTOBER 2026: Friday 2nd – Thursday 8th
Join Jessie Chapman and facilitators for a yoga and hiking adventure in the majestic Atlantique Pyrenees of Southwest France. This soulful 6-night retreat journey combines quality morning yoga classes, afternoon deep restoration and awe-inspiring hiking adventures staying in beautiful mountain views accommodation. With an abundance of experience from Jessie and the Radiance team, and hiking trails at our doorstep, our yoga retreats in France are an inspiring blend of yoga, adventure and Pyrenees mountain village life.
Each day on our full and inspiring yoga retreats in France journey begins with a dedicated morning yoga practice. After yoga we enjoy a hearty mountain breakfast before heading out on the days hiking adventure, exploring a mix of scenic mountain, lake and forest trails. In the afternoon we return home to rest and refresh before a deeply restorative afternoon yoga practice. We end the day with a delicious home cooked dinner before a guided relaxation for a good night’s sleep. Jessie has been offering the yoga retreats in France since 2008 and is passionate about sharing the transformative power of yoga practice and creating retreat journeys that allow people to deepen their yoga practice while being inspired by the beautiful natural surrounds. Jessie’s yoga and restoration classes cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, with lots of guidance, yoga adjustments and care given throughout the classes and whole retreat journey.
The Radiance Retreat Journey | Yoga Retreats France
Wake up in beautiful surrounds
7:00 – 9:00 am Morning yoga practice
9:00 am Hearty breakfast
10:30 am Depart for the day’s hiking adventure
1:00 pm Picnic lunch on the trail
4:30 pm Return home, relax & refresh
6:00 – 7:30 pm Deep rest & restoration yoga
7:30 pm Three-course vegetarian dinner
8:30 pm Yoga nidra or meditation
Deep, restorative sleep
October 2026 Dates & Prices I 6 Night France Yoga Retreat
Returning Radiance Retreat guest? Let us know when registering to receive your 5% repeat guest discount.
Friday 2nd – Thursday 8th October I 6-nights
Euro 1650 – Twin Share Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro 1650 – Couple’s Room with ensuite bathroom (p/p)
Euro 1900 – Single Room with shared bathroom (between 2 guests)
Euro 2150 – Single Room with ensuite bathroom
What's Included - Yoga Retreats France
6 nights retreat accommodation
Return transfers from Pau to the retreat venue
All vegetarian breakfasts and dinners
Morning and afternoon yoga and restoration
Daily group hiking adventures
Evening yoga nidra, meditation or pranayama
All-day access to a self-serve kitchenette with a range of teas and fresh coffee
Not included: airfares, travel insurance and our hiking lunches, which we buy at the store to carry in our daypacks.
Our Hiking Days
Each day on our yoga retreat in France, we embark on a scenic hiking adventure directly from our accommodation. The hiking trails average between 5-12 km per day, depending on the elevation, with plenty of opportunities to rest and take in the stunning views. Parts of all our hikes are enjoyed in silence to absorb the sights and sounds all around. We explore a mix of gentle walks, moderate trails, and more challenging mountain hikes. Our yoga retreats in France guests who prefer an easier pace can join part of a walk and return home on the well marked trails to rest. There’s the option to skip a day’s hike to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounds.
You can view clips from previous France Yoga Hiking Retreats on the Radiance YouTube Channel.
Yoga, Restoration & Stillness
Each day on our yoga retreats in France begins and ends with quality yoga practice, where everyone is well supported by yoga teacher Jessie Chapman and the yoga retreat in France team. Jessie has been teaching yoga since 1997, and her classes are thoughtfully designed for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Each guest is guided and supported according to their individual needs, energy levels, and physical abilities.
The morning sessions combine gentle flowing sequences with longer-held postures to cultivate flexibility, strength, balance, and alignment. In the afternoons, restorative yoga invites deep relaxation, calming the nervous system, restoring energy, and encouraging relaxed full breathing. Throughout the retreat, Jessie provides an abundance of care and guidance, ensuring you feel relaxed and supported every step of the way.
Click here to read more about Jessie Chapman and Radiance Retreats.
France Yoga Retreat Accommodation
For this Radiance Retreat we stay 6 nights in a traditional French Maison that’s been transformed into a welcoming, family-run B&B. The comfortable single and twin share guest rooms have ensuite bathrooms and scenic mountain views offering a quiet space to rest after the days yoga and hiking. The property features a relaxing lounge area, a sunroom, a large outdoor mountain-view terrace, a kitchenette stocked with teas, a coffee machine, fresh coffee and a bar fridge with facilities for storing and preparing our hiking picnic lunches. A laundry service is available upon request.
France Retreat Meals
Our breakfasts and dinners are hearty vegetarian home-cooked meals. Each morning after yoga we share a wholesome breakfast with an abundant selections to fuel our day’s hiking adventures. Dinners are a delicious three-course vegetarian meal. Our lunches are enjoyed as picnics on our hiking trails and we buy simple fresh produce for these from the village grocery store to carry in our daypacks. All day tea’s, coffee and water are available in our accommodation kitchenette where any extra food or snacks bought for the picnic lunches, etc can be stored. Vegan, gluten free, allergies and other special dietary requests can be catered for upon advanced request.
Your France Retreat Hosts
Your France yoga retreat hosts are Jessie Chapman and the Radiance team. Jessie has been leading Radiance Retreats for the past 25 years in Byron Bay, Asia, New Zealand and Europe. Jessie loves to share her home away from home high in the French Pyrenees and the powerful yoga and hiking retreat journey; creating space for people to deepen in yoga, to move well and to be inspired in beautiful natural surrounds. Jessie has been teaching yoga since 1997 and is the author of 4 Yoga Books (HarperCollins) including the bestseller Yoga Postures for your Body, Mind & Soul and creator of the Radiance Yoga DVD Series. Click here to read more about Jessie and Radiance Retreats.
Getting There, Arrival & Departure, Extra Nights
Arrival Day I Yoga Retreats France
The group meeting place on the first day of the retreat is 11.30 am at Pau Train Station in the Southwest of France. From Pau we travel together on a scenic train journey to the foot of the Pyrenees where we’re transferred to the retreat accommodation. Retreat guests often opt to stay the night before our retreat in Pau. Pau is a beautiful historic city in the Southwest of France known as ‘the gateway to the Atlantique Pyrenees’.
Departure Day I Yoga Retreats France
On the last day we depart our retreat early via train arriving back at the Pau Railway Station at 8.30am. Some guests stay a night in Pau after the retreat; others make their way onwards to their next destination via train, bus or plane.
Getting to Pau: You can arrive in Pau via SNCF train from Paris, Bordeaux, Biarritz and other locations in France and Europe. Pau is serviced by a domestic and international airport with flights arriving from many locations. As well bus coach services arrive into Pau from around France, Spain, etc.
Extra Nights: If staying in Pau before or after the retreat there’s a wide range of hotels and apartments, etc. Please email for recommendations.
More Information: Full group meeting, pick-up and ‘getting there’ details are emailed upon retreat registration. You can also contact us here with any questions you have.
“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
“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
“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
Jessie’s yoga retreats in France are small group retreats that allow for an abundance of relaxation and connection. There’s usually between eight to twelve participants.
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 and intimate wellness experience that regenerates and restores your energy, deepens your yoga practice 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 we meet at the Pau Railway Station and together make the journey to our retreat. Trains arrive into Pau Railway Station from around France and Europe. Pau is serviced by a Domestic and International Airport with taxi’s to travel to Pau Station. There are also regular trams and buses traveling around Pau city. We send travel guidance upon your registration 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.