2010 FRANCE LUXURY YOGA & PYRENEES HIKING RETREAT
September Sat 4th - 11th
7 nights / 8 days
All inclusive. Cost: US $2700 twin, $3200 single

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This is the perfect yoga holiday for those wanting to explore the stunning region of South West France staying in beautiful chateau accommodation with lots of yoga, relaxation and pampering, wonderful culinary experiences, Pyrenees mountain walks, day trips to historic cities, villages and markets.

We stay 7 nights at 'Chateau Robert', a fully serviced 18th century chateau set on 35 beautiful acres between the towns of Biarritz, Bordeaux and Pau. The grounds include a 52 metre outdoors heated pool, tennis court and extensive organic gardens full of seasonal delights picked fresh for our meals. In-house massage is available.

The retreat includes twice daily yoga practice with Jessie Chapman and facilitators with Pyrenees mountain hikes, day trips to the beautiful cities of San Sebastian in Spain, St Jean De Luz, Biaritz, the pilgrimage town of Lourdes and other nearby local villages. We enjoy a vineyard tour with a local wine connoisseur - tasting a variety of different wines, visit the weekly market sampling the regions many specialties and enjoy healthy cooking demonstrations with our chef.

Whilst our retreat menu is vegetarian and meals are wheat, sugar & dairy free, upon occasion we do indulge in the regions specialties including wines and cheeses, pastries and other delights, and so this is not a strict cleanse but offers a healthy balance. Food is organic where possible and sourced from local markets and the chateau’s own gardens.

About the yoga: Yoga is taught by Jessie Chapman who's inspirational classes are designed for all levels from the beginner to the more experienced practitioner. Yoga assistants give individual adjustments in the classes and special attention is given to complete beginners. Jessie has been practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching since 1996. Click here to read more about Jessie, the yoga and the Radiance Retreat facilitators.

Other retreat classes include pre lunch core strength classes to target weak abdominal and lower back muscles, guided meditations, bhajans (chanting) and evening yoga nidra for a restful sleep.

During the retreat we go on two main Pyrenees day hikes - one more advanced than the other. Walking shoes are necessary. For those not suited to hiking there’s the option to join one of our guides walking through a stunning flat plateau with lakes and awe inspiring views enjoying a scrumptious picnic along the way.

Retreat includes:
7 nights accommodation
Airport transfers
Twice daily yoga with Jessie and assistant
All gourmet vegetarian meals
Market tour with our private chef
Cooking class and demonstrations
2 Pyrenees mountain hikes with gourmet picnics
Visit to Lourdes
Visit to St Jean de Luz & Biaritz
Tour to San Sebastian in Spain
Vineyard tour and wine tasting
Explorations of nearby historic villages
Evening yoga nidra
Pre lunch core strength classes
Meditation, bhajans and more...
Massage is available in-house
Optional: relax at the the nearby thermal spa that France is renowned for

Cost:
US$2700 twin share
US$3200 single
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If booking twin share we put you in a room with a same sex person.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hand embroidered bed linens, sunset valley or sunrise garden views and elegant décor. There’s a laundry with washer and dryer for guest use, high speed internet and WIFI, TV and games room with library and lots of private areas and different lounge rooms to soak up the French atmosphere.
Special dietary requests can be catered for.

getting there: Chateau Robert (www.chateaurobertfrance.com) is easily reached by the international airports of either Pau (45 min), Bordeux ( 1hour) or Biarritx (50 min). If arriving from outside of Europe you can fly into Paris and make your way to the retreat by a short internal flight or train ride. Or you can fly first into London and then by plane or train to France. We can also assist you with flights. Full details on how to get there are emailed to you upon registering.

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