17 Yoga Retreats in France That You Need to Know About [2025]
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOGA RETREATS IN FRANCE?
Well, you are in luck because I’ve compiled the best yoga retreats in France. Yoga retreats might not be the first thing you think of when you think about France, but let me turn your attention to the French countryside, the French Alps, and the French way of life.
Wellness isn’t trendy in France, it’s inherently part of the lifestyle. Taking time for your physical and mental wellness via holiday, regular self-care and movement, and retreats, is part of the culture.
I’ve been to France several times and had the opportunity to get to know not only its famous cities but its picturesque, slower-paced, outdoorsy side. In this post, I’ll describe the top yoga retreats in France and you’ll be equipped to pick the one that suits you best. It really is worth going through them all!!
4-Day Luxury Yoga Retreat in the French Alps
✔️ Luxury chalet in the Alps
✔️ Airport transfer included
17 Best Yoga Retreats in France
These are the top 17 yoga retreats offered in France in 2025. They are the highest-rated, the most popular, the best locations based on personal experience, and the best food and accommodations. I hope this helps you in your quest to find a yoga retreat that is right for you.
1) 4-Day Luxury Yoga Retreat in the French Alps
⭐ RATING: 4.85/5 | 📅 DATES: June 12-15, 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Chalet Apassion in Samoens, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Yes – from Geneva airport
💥 Highlights: In the Alps, luxury accommodations, yoga 2x day, sauna
I believe the French Alps are the most magical area of France. I had a transformative experience in the Alps and wish the same for you.
Join your hosts for a weekend of yoga, meditation, and pure relaxation in the French Alps. Begin each day with a yoga flow, breakfast, and free time to explore the nearby villages and nature.
A second yoga session will take place in the afternoon. Breakfast, snacks, dinner, and wine are included. Meat and fish are typical so if you have dietary restrictions make sure to communicate this ahead of time.
“If you want to spoil yourselves completely, with great food, fantastic yoga and stunning surroundings, this is where you would want to go. My warmest recommendations to visit Rob and Vicky in Chalet Apassion”
– TANJA (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a luxury chalet with a hot tub, sauna, and beautiful views of the Alps. This luxury yoga retreat in France is meant to make you feel pampered and renewed!
2) 5-Day Yoga and Reiki Retreat in Provence: Claim Your Worth and Unleash Your Desires
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: Sep. ’24 & ’25 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Le Petit Mas, La Fare-les-Oliviers, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Yes from Marseille Provence Airport
💥 Highlights: Personal and spiritual development workshops, Reiki, massage
This retreat in the heart of Provence is designed to help you shed stress and overwhelm while connecting with your deepest desires, worth, and joy.
Through Reiki Usui level 1 training, personal development workshops, and supportive group sessions, you’ll learn to set boundaries, embrace your worth, and confidently pursue what lights up your mind, body, and spirit.
The retreat provides a holistic experience with time to enjoy alone in nature, bask in the care and nourishment provided, and unlock your capacity to receive love and abundance.
This is such a treat to enrich yourself with one on one attention for meditation, yoga, and Reiki. Julie is intuitive, passionate, open and creative. She will have you in great care making you feel safe and seen. Please do this retreat. It’s the best gift I’ve ever given myself.
Peyton G. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private or shared room at the absolutely stunning Le Petit Mas. Enjoy three meals per day – locally sourced and gluten-free.
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3) 8 Day ‘Connecting & Coaching with Horses’ Yoga Retreat
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: Oct. 11 – 18, 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: La Borde Blanque in Montbel, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: No, but La Borde Blanque can coordinate a taxi on request
💥 Highlights: Horses, nature, yoga
The theme of this retreat is body awareness. You will practice finding alignment with yoga, and attunement/becoming aware of your subtle energy with meditation and time with horses.
If you are a nature lover, horse lover, and yoga lover, this retreat is for you. You will begin each day with a yoga and meditation session, followed by breakfast and then a large chunk of time with the horses. Expect to participate in the care of the horses throughout the week (feeding, brushing, etc.).
Afternoons are free, followed by a second yoga and meditation session just before dinner. Spend your free time enjoying the French countryside, observing the horses, and resting.
“Thank you so much for a wonderful week, your kindness, wisdom, generosity and care. Learnt so much and will remember the week with a word “ awakening”.”–
– TES (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a charming French country house, have three vegetarian meals a day, and become more aware of your body and your energy by working with horses. This week, think of the horses as your coach. They are excellent energy readers and will react differently to you depending on your body language and energy.
NOTE: No experience with yoga, meditation, or horses is required!
4) 5-Day Yoga and Reiki Retreat in Provence, France: Claim Your Worth, Unleash Your Desires
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: June & Sep. 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Le Petit Mas, La Fare-les-Oliviers, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Yes, from Marseille Provence Airport
💥 Highlights: 2 workshops, 2 reiki sessions, 1 massage
This intimate reiki retreat in Provence, France, offers a 5-day program with Reiki Usui Level 1 training and personal development workshops to reduce stress and boost clarity.
You’ll stay four nights in a small-group setting, with daily sessions focused on intuition, energy work, and setting boundaries, plus time for silence and nature.
The retreat includes three daily meals, access to a heated pool, and optional vineyard visits or massages during free time. It’s designed for all levels to enhance self-worth and relaxation in a supportive environment.
This is such a treat to enrich yourself with one on one attention for meditation, yoga, and Reiki. Julie is intuitive, passionate, open and creative. She will have you in great care making you feel safe and seen. Please do this retreat. It’s the best gift I’ve ever given myself.
Peyton G. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
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5) 8-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat: Journey Through the Chakras
⭐ RATING: 4.85/5 | 📅 DATES: MAY & AUG 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Midi-Pyrenees, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: No, but on request, La Borde Blanque Team mediates between participants who want to share a rental car or taxi
💥 Highlights: Beautiful retreat center, introduction to yoga philosophy, 50-hour Yoga Federation partial certificate
This retreat gives you fundamental training in your practice of asanas, and meditation and an introduction to the ancient and universal yoga philosophy in an accessible and practical way. La Borde Blanque places an emphasis on yoga as a way of life, not just exercise.
While this. is a retreat, they do offer a 50-hour partial certificate of training since they cover philosophy and train on proper alignment. great for anyone interested in a more yoga-heavy retreat.
You will have two yoga and meditation sessions each day; a longer and more active session in the morning, with philosophy and dialogue, and a shorter, restorative session in the evening. All mid-day/afternoons are free to relax and enjoy the grounds.
“Bountiful experience…a heart warming environment filled with respect, kindness, humour and enlightened guidance by Elleke and Peter. Warmly recommend this unique exchange opportunity!!”
– COLSON (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
No prior experience with yoga or meditation is required. All meals are included. You will stay in a beautiful French country estate with stunning views of the valley. Lots of room to gather or find solitude.
6) 4-Day Tao Yoga, Qigong, and Meditation Retreat with forest walking option
⭐ RATING: 4.8/5 | 📅 DATES: Nov. ’24 – June ’25| 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Tourné, 09420, Castelnau Durban, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: No
💥 Highlights: Sunrise practice on the Pyrenees mountains, Tao yoga, Qigong
This retreat, led by Ram Chatlani will be deeply restorative. It blends Tao, Buddhist, and Taoist qigong practices, offering fresh insights into stress relief, energy management, and mental clarity.
Each day you will practice Tao yoga, standing and moving qigong, and daily meditation, all aimed at fostering inner peace and balance.
The retreat includes forest walks, time to connect with nature, and limited mobile access allowing you to fully immerse in the experience. Ram and Paula are available to tailor the program to your needs as needed.
I had a wonderful time at Tourne and can’t wait to go back. The house is in a beautiful valley surrounded by nature. There is a stream running past the house that I swam in every day. It’s so calm and peaceful. The retreat is great value for money with Ram providing around 5h of teaching a day.
Sophie B. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private room at Tourné and enjoy three freshly prepared meals a day.
7) 8-Day Nature, Hiking, Meditation, and Yoga Holiday
⭐ RATING: 4.85/5 | 📅 DATES: April & Sep. 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: No
💥 Highlights: Hiking
This retreat is for yoga and nature enthusiasts. With two daily yoga sessions, meditation classes, and daily guided nature walks and hikes, you’re sure to recharge and recalibrate your body at this lovely retreat in the south of Frace.
The daily walks will be around 6-10 miles (10 – 15 km) on average. They will be adjusted based on the weather and temperature.
Expect to practice various styles of yoga but the retreat center applies a quiet, attentive, and meditative approach to all of their classes.
Wednesdays are resting days, all walks and hikes are optional, and there is a lake nearby for swimming when it’s warm.
“La Borde blanque is a very special place where you can recover&discover your inner self. Helleke was an amazing teacher and Peter took care of all of us in a unbeliveble way.”
– LAURA (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
All meals are included and most are vegan and vegetarian friendly but if you have a specific restriction communicate it ahead of time. You will stay at an authentic French country estate surrounded by countryside.
8) 5-day Yoga and Meditation Course
⭐ RATING: 4.8/5 | 📅 DATES: Multiple Dates | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Sanskriti Yoga Centre, Scionzier, Alps, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Available for an extra fee
💥 Highlights: 100+ reviews, hiking or snowshoeing, sharing workshop
Join Prachi at the Sanskriti Yoga Centre for a 5-day immersive retreat in the French mountains. This retreat offers daily Hatha yoga classes, healthy vegetarian meals, and opportunities for relaxation and sharing.
Participants can enjoy snowshoeing or hiking and cold baths depending on the weather.
Led by Prachi, a 500-hour certified yoga teacher with 8 years of experience, the retreat focuses on helping women reach their full potential in a peaceful and inspiring environment.
An incredible immersion, thank you for these moments of meditation, yoga, life, I learned a lot during this stay thanks to Prachi, Benoît and Charlotte. Thank you all for your involvement, your follow-up. The meals were excellent, everything was perfect I will come back and thanks to you I will continue on this path.d Glyn’s place.”
Sophia Jallow (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private or shared room with Indian-inspired decor and en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy three traditional ‘sattvic’ vegetarian meals per day.
9) 4-Day Intensive Yoga and Well-Being Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.85/5 | 📅 DATES: Multiple Dates | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Scionzier, France (between Geneva and Chamonix)
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Yes, for an extra fee
💥 Highlights: Rechare, energize
This retreat is about rediscovering your joy! With asana practices, meditation, philosophy discussions, mantra chanting, and yoga Nidra you’ll leave feeling grounded, energized, and inspired.
There will be two daily yoga classes, one workshop on sharing and yoga philosophy, and a short trek in the mountains with the opportunity to participate in cold therapy practice.
“Expert yoga instruction and guidance, kind and supportive hosting, beautiful location, excellent accommodation, delicious food and very good value. Thank you for a great experience Benoit and Prachi!!”
– CHRIS (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
You’ll stay at a modern retreat center set in nature but close enough to town to walk to a boulangerie. Three vegetarian meals a day are included.
10) 6-Day Wellness, Detox, and Yoga Retreat for Energy
⭐ RATING: 5/5 | 📅 DATES: April & July 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Oranga, Pruniers en Sologne, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Transfer from train station included
💥 Highlights: Luxury accommodations & studio, workshop, gong baths
Oranga’s 5-day retreat in Sologne, France, 90 minutes from Paris, offers a plant-based Ayurvedic detox with daily yoga, Qi Gong, and gong sound baths to purify the body and reduce stress.
You’ll stay four nights in one of seven luxury rooms with king-size beds, surrounded by century-old sequoias, with three daily meals included.
The program features forest walks, meditation, an Ayurvedic cooking workshop, and a neuroscience session for emotional balance.
It’s designed for all levels, with a heated pool and a surprise “signature experience” in a 5-star forest setting.
We spent the weekend at the Oranga retreat, looking for a weekend getaway where we could practice yoga, meditation and have a relaxing time close to nature. We found just that through the practice of Qi Gong, combined with Yoga and the Gong Baths, all so well delivered by Ming Lie.
Joo Hyun H. (See more reviews here)
11) 8-Day Yoga and Hiking Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.85/5 | 📅 DATES: Multiple Dates | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Les Tines Chalet, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Yes, from Geneva airport
💥 Highlights: Guided hikes in the Alps, full-body massage, stunning chalet with hot tub & sauna
Bluerise Retreats offers this 8-day yoga retreat in Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France, throughout the spring and summer. Led by experienced instructor Susie Murray, you will combine invigorating Vinyasa, guided mountain hikes, and luxurious relaxation in an Alpine chalet.
Throughout the week, explore the full spectrum of Vinyasa Flow. There will also be plenty of Yin, Nidra (yoga sleep), pranayama (breath work), and meditation to nourish and restore the body after time spent hiking in the mountains.
Hikes are suitable for all levels of hikers – if you are an experienced hiker you may find these hikes challenging but they will surely be beautiful.
“The retreat was absolutely out of my expectations. It is a great, luxurious place to be, with kind, friendly and great hosts and stuff. I enjoyed my classes with our great yoga teacher Lisa who made sure that we are advancing daily. Our hiking guide Suz took us on the amazing spots where we had chance to see the beauty of the mountains and nature,.”
– Suzana (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
You will stay in a beautiful chalet with a hot tub and a sauna. This is also where you will practice yoga. Enjoy three mostly vegetarian meals a day prepared by the chef.
12) 6-Day All-Inclusive Yoga Retreat in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
⭐ RATING: 4.55/5 | 📅 DATES: Multiple Dates | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Private villa, South West France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Not available
💥 Highlights: 2x daily yoga, meditation, luxury villa, hot tub, pool
Yoga Loft Retreat offers a peaceful getaway with two daily yoga sessions and a focus on breathing techniques, alignment, and mindful practice.
The retreat’s modern yoga studio overlooks a beautiful south-facing garden with a heated pool and a small river. The property features multiple terraces, a state-of-the-art studio with underfloor heating, and smart lighting for an optimal environment.
Also, enjoy guided walks, explore local trails, or rent electric bikes for further adventures. Additional wellness treatments, including beauty therapies, aromatherapy, Reiki, and crystal healing, are available to book.
My time at the Yoga Loft couldn’t have been better! Samantha greeted me with such kindness and made me feel so comfortable right from the start. The beautiful house has everything you will need. The beds are extremely comfortable and the grounds are breathtaking with an amazing pool. There is a jacuzzi bathtub to relax in after a day of exploring.
Marianne S. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private room in the luxury villa. Enjoy three locally sourced meals made by the retreat chef each day.
13) 8-Day Midsummer Yoga and Meditation Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.8/5 | 📅 DATES: June 14-21, 2025 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: La Borde Blanque, 09600, Montbel, Ariège, Midi-Pyrenees, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Not available
💥 Highlights: 2x daily yoga, outdoor yoga, hiking
La Borde Blanque’s 7-day Midsummer Meditation and Yoga Retreat in France, near the Pyrenees, offers two daily yoga and meditation sessions focused on connecting with nature’s elements, plants, and animals.
You’ll stay six nights in private or double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, or camp with a 20% discount, and get three daily meals, with morning outdoor sessions exploring the surrounding forest and lake.
Located on a hill by a swimmable lake, the retreat includes hikes and is open to all levels, no experience needed. It’s set for midsummer, blending nature practice with a peaceful, wildlife-rich environment.
I loved everything about this retreat! Yoga, beautiful hikes, delicious food, present and attentive instructors and just the most beautiful location ❤️
Josefina E. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
14) 2-Day Special New Year Mini Yoga Retreat in the Heart of the Majestic Alps
⭐ RATING: 4.8/5 | 📅 DATES: Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: Sanskriti, 31 Rue du Bourg Dehors – 74950 Scionzier
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Not available
💥 Highlights: 101+ reviews, new year cold plunge, forest walking
Kick off the new year with renewal at a Special New Year’s Spiritual Retreat.
This retreat offers a perfect opportunity to refresh your body and mind through a diverse program that includes pranayama, yoga, philosophy sessions, silent and guided meditations, mantra chanting, Karma yoga, and forest walks.
A highlight of the retreat is the invigorating alpine river dip on January 1st—a symbolic experience to release the past and embrace the new year with energy and clarity.
Thank you so much Prachi and Benoît from the bottom of my soul for sharing your deep wisdom and teaching. I am grateful for this retreat as it showed me a real life example of how we can be in peace with ourselves, stay humble, and full of life at the same time. You have such a beautiful place and we can feel all the love you put into it.
Sylvia B. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a private or shared room at a chambres d’hôte style B & B. Enjoy breakfast and lunch in the Hungry Yogi Cafe.
15) 2-Day Relaxing Break Yoga Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.8/5 | 📅 DATES: Multiple Dates | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: La Haute Laudais, 44110 Chateaubriant, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Not available
💥 Highlights: 150+ reviews, 1 massage, zen yoga, restorative & relaxing
Yoga Th.Y.M’s 2-day retreat in North-West France features Zen yoga with slow, gentle movements and breathwork to ease stress.
You’ll stay one night in a double room above the yoga studio in Nik Kiyoko’s 300-year-old farmhouse, with all meals—served in her family home—included.
Located in the Breton countryside, the retreat includes two daily yoga and meditation sessions in English and/or French, suitable for beginners.
The high standard of professionalism of the Trainer Nikki. Sharing her specialist technique, Knowledge, qualifications & experience was invaluable to me. The peaceful location lent itself to rebalanced & restoring the body The Aqua chiosel was the icing on the cake for me being a keen swimmer. Definitely on my revisit list 👌
Victoria N. (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
16) 11-Day Yoga and Meditation Intensive Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.85/5 | 📅 DATES: March, June, Aug ’25 | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: La Borde Blanque, Ariège, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Not available
💥 Highlights: For more experienced yogis, stunning yoga shala, meditation training
This retreat is a profound exploration of Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. During this 10-day intensive program, delve into Yoga Sutras, exploring the 8 steps of yoga and meditation, life ethics, higher consciousness stages, meditation techniques, expressions of love, and the philosophy of suffering.
Practice yoga twice daily, including Ashtanga, Kriya, Vinyasa yoga in the morning, and Yin in the evening. Receive progressive mediation training.
This retreat is suitable for experienced yogis and yoga teachers, providing a deepening experience and practical applications for integrating yoga principles into daily life.
“This retreat made it possible for me to experience a beautiful part of the world which is still unscathed from tourism. Camino walks are an experience in itself.. Margarita is a warm and kind soul. She is also pragmatic and incredibly wise.”
– JOSE (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay in a charming private or shared room with an en-suite bathroom at La Borde Blanque. Enjoy nourishing vegetarian meals and the tranquil countryside surroundings.
17 ) 7-Day Holistic Yoga and Meditation Retreat
⭐ RATING: 4.75/5 | 📅 DATES: Multiple Dates | 💳 BOOK NOW
📍 Location: The Frogs’ House, Provence-Alpes-Cote D’Azur, France
🚌 Airport Transfer Included: Not included or available
💥 Highlights: French gastronomy workshop, personal development workshops, hiking excursions
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats in France. Escape to rural France with The FrogS’ House, a unique yoga retreat in the medieval village of Saint-Jeannet.
Participants can enjoy hikes in the scenic “baous” hills or gorge walks in summer, with picnics and breathtaking views of the Côte d’Azur and the Southern Alps.
Additional activities include beach visits, art gallery tours, wine tasting, and more. The retreat caters to English and French speakers, with bilingual staff ensuring a welcoming environment for all.
Led by experienced instructors, each session is crafted for internal listening and a deeper connection with mind and body.
The frog’s house team really delivers a unique experience bringing the yogi spirit of presence, connection and fun to all what they do. I really enjoyed the yoga sessions with Pily and Benoit. I have never felt so relax and grounded.
– Beatiriz (SEE MORE REVIEWS)
Stay at the Frogs’ House, a former family-run hotel now redesigned into a cozy and comfortable bed and breakfast for retreat participants, in a private or shared room. Enjoy three incredible local organic meals a day.
Yoga Retreats in France: FAQs
The French Alps are known for their stunning natural beauty, diverse geography, and wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Overwhelmingly, people leave yoga retreats having gained something (if not many things). Usually a stronger practice, a deeper connection to themselves, a new group of friends, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, confidence, and tools for health and well-being. Retreats can also offer a structure that you don’t have at home and can deepen your practice.
Both the Swiss and French Alps offer stunning natural beauty, excellent skiing and snowboarding, rich cultural heritage, and great public transportation. The choice between the Swiss and French Alps comes down to personal preferences and what you are looking for in a vacation.
If you are planning to stay in one area (ski resort, retreat, etc.) you likely do not need a car. Traveling between nearby towns is easy with public transportation which is generally reliable and well-connected in the French Alps (with frequent bus and train services). If you want to explore more and on your own time, you may want to rent a car.
Geneva Airport (GVA) is a major gateway to the French Alps. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), Grenoble-Isère Airport (GNB), and Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF) also offer easy access to the French Alps.
Varies greatly but typically between 3 and 7 days.
This depends on your preferences! France offers incredible activities and scenery year-round. If you are a winter person, a late fall/winter retreat in the Alps could be magical.
Wrap-Up
Slow down and enjoy the finer things in life at one of the best yoga retreats in France. Whether you are looking for a luxurious experience or a more rustic outdoor adventure, there is a retreat that will cater to your needs.
With its rich history and culture, France provides an ideal backdrop for immersing yourself in the practice of yoga in nature. France offers an incredible array of retreats set in serene countryside locations or high up in the awe-inspiring Alps.
Yoga retreats are such an amazing way to spend a vacation or to add on at the beginning or end of a vacation for a quick dose of rejuvenation. So, if you’ve been googling “yoga retreat France” but haven’t made the leap – let me just give you a nudge. You deserve this! Book your next vacation at one of these top-rated yoga retreats in France, you won’t regret it.
