7 Tage Ganzheitliches Yoga und Meditation Retreat an der Côte D'Azur
Yoga Retreat South of France
This retreat is a rare opportunity to live with local people and meet friends in rural France. You will taste local produce, admire the beautiful landscape, get off the beaten track, and experience French culture from the inside while adding more mindfulness to your daily life.
Instructions are offered in English and / or French.
Die Lehrer
Höhepunkte
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions adapted to the guests’ abilities and experience
- French gastronomy workshop led by a French chef
- Personal development workshops based on the philosophy of non-violent communication
- Hikes off the beaten track to only-known-by-locals spots
- A caring and diverse team with a flexible and welcoming approach
- 6 nights accommodation
- Homemade organic food with locally sourced produce
- Wine from the village vineyard
Level
- Anfänger
- Fortgeschrittene
- Experte
Unterkunft
Ausstattung
- Essbereich
- Umweltfreundlich
- Küche
- Lounge
- Gepäckaufbewahrung
- Mehrsprachiges Personal
- Rauchfreies Grundstück
- Spezielles Menu auf Anfrage
- Terrasse
- Yoga Shala
- Kostenloses WLAN
- Internetzugang
- Wäscherei
- Drahtloses Internet
During this retreat, you will be staying at The FrogS' House. The house is a former family-run hotel that has been redesigned into a cozy and comfortable bed and breakfast.
Six rooms with single and double occupancy options are available, three with a balcony and sea view, and three with views towards the local majestic cliffs that give Saint-Jeannet its fame and set it apart amongst the hilltop villages of the French Riviera.
If the FrogS' House is full, or if you so desire for whatever reason, they would be happy to book an alternative option so you can still take part in the retreat.
You will of course still be welcome to use the common facilities at the FrogS’ House as much as any other guests (the sunny terrace, the big open kitchen, the meditation and massage space, the yoga shala, etc.).
External accommodation options are:
A room at the next-door neighbor Chantal’s house
This is in the building opposite The FrogS' House, with views of the FrogS’ House and the sea from its window. Chantal is a charming and discrete host and all the guests who have stayed there have loved their time.
A private stone-built apartment
The property is less than five minutes from the FrogS’ House and comes with its own private balcony that has one of the most amazing views of the French Riviera anywhere in the village.
A room in a gite / a studio / a private apartment
This is situated in the heart of the village three minutes' walk from the FrogS’House.
The FrogS' House may, on occasion, also be able to find others. Please ask.
Programm
This seven-day and six-night yoga retreat runs weekly, from April to mid-November. Set in the beautiful medieval village of Saint-Jeannet in the South of France, The FrogS'House is a stone's throw away from the French Riviera, with breathtaking views of it from the house.
All of the activities during the retreat are performed with the awareness of the present moment, in complete connectedness with the body and the breath.
Language
In 2025, The FrogS'House will be reverting to having some exclusively French language retreats, too. The start dates for those are:
- 27 April 2025
- 17 August 2025
- 24 August 2025
- 26 October 2025
Philosophy
The FrogS'House has created a program that lasts for a whole week in order to offer their guests enough time to find the perfect balance between the yoga sessions, excursions, shared moments with the teachers and with other guests, as well as time on their own.
This is why you are encouraged to arrive on Sunday and start the retreat from the beginning with everyone else to feel the natural progression of the program and get its full benefit. However, if your itinerary does not fit with this schedule (arriving earlier or later), please let them know, and they will see what they can do.
On occasion, they are also able to let the guests stay one extra night after the retreat has finished, to just rest before their onward journey or return home. Please ask. For guests who will be unable to come to a weeklong retreat, The FrogS'House may, on occasion, be able to offer shorter alternatives. Again, please ask them and they will see what they can do.
There will be no "level" required there. The invitation during The FrogS'House's yoga sessions is to listen and observe the feeling of the moment, both physically and mentally. So whether or not you have been practicing for a long time, it does not matter. Beginners or regular practitioners - everyone will be welcome.
Bring with you an openness to experiencing a new approach, a new practice, and a willingness to explore your own being deeply. The FrogS'House will offer you some tools and support you through your own exploration. A better understanding of yourself and of the world will, they hope, follow.
Instructors
Benoit will lead most of the yoga and meditation sessions of the week. He was inspired by the French spiritual teacher Jean Klein and his practice of Kashmir yoga, a meditative yoga that allows one to delve deeply into subtle feelings - both physically and energetically.
To do so, one has to first turn the internal voice that constantly makes comments, criticizes, and judges, into an observer, and let themselves become totally open to the here and now, to the proposition of the moment, to what is happening in their own body and their own mind, and let it be - through simple but profound observation.
In brief, the yoga that Benoit likes to share is that of being, not of doing.
Jean is a certified teacher of Ashtanga, a more dynamic and physical yoga style; Yin yoga, a more meditative style; as well as a practitioner of Tibetan sound healing, which he sometimes offers after Yin yoga in class.
All the teachers at The FrogS'House do their best to guide and listen to everyone’s needs and at the same time maintain harmony in the whole group.
Walking day
Following the philosophy of the Buddhist Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, let each one of your steps deepen yourself into the present moment. "Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. We just have to awaken and live in the present moment."
During the spring and autumn, the walking day will take place in the surrounding hills called “Baou” to reach the top of the hill for a shared homemade picnic lunch and a fantastic view over the whole French Riviera and the Southern Alps.
Equipment required
The FrogS' House will provide backpacks, water bottles, and walking sticks on demand. Each guest will need to bring comfortable shoes (running shoes are a minimum, but quite adequate as well), sunscreen and sunglasses, a hat, and in case of cold weather, a windproof jacket and / or rain mac.
Description of the walk:
- 8 kilometers
- +350 meters uphill on a rocky path
- -350 meters downhill on a rocky path
- 4 hours plus picnic lunch at the top
During the summer, an “aquatic” walk will take you into a gorge / canyon to walk along, and sometimes into, a river. Waterfalls and freshwater ponds will be the highlights of the day to jump and swim in, a perfect activity during the warmer summer months.
Equipment required
What you will need are the same as the spring and autumn walk, plus swimming suits. The FrogS'House can provide you with a towel for bathing.
Description of the walk:
- 5 kilometers
- -100 meters downhill on a rocky path
- +100 meters uphill on a rocky path
- 2 hours plus picnic lunch and swim in the river
Free flow day
To practice what is preached - being present - the activity of this day will be left open, to be decide during the week, as the guests get to know each other and feel what they want to do.
Activities that can be included are a trip to the beach, visiting the chapel designed by Henri Matisse, visiting Saint-Paul-de-Vence with its art galleries, a silent meditative walk in the village followed by a picnic and dip into the ice-cold waters of a local river, wine-tasting at the local village vineyard, and ziplining in the local canyon forest (at extra cost), etc.
The FrogS'House yoga retreat program
Sunday (Arrival day)
Note that you are encouraged to arrive on Sunday and start the retreat from the beginning to get the full benefit of it. However, if your itinerary does not fit with this schedule (arriving earlier or later), please let them know, and they will see what they can do.
- 15:00 - 18:00: Arrival
- 18:00 - 21:00: Welcome evening to introduce The FrogS'House and the yoga retreat, followed by a welcome finger-buffet dinner, including wine served by The FrogS'House
Monday
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga
- 09:30 - 11:00 Homemade breakfast on the sunny terrace and time for sharing and socializing
- 11:00 - 18:00 Walking day, including an introduction to the practice of meditation
- 18:00 - 19:00 Guests' free time to rest
- 19:00 Dinner provided by The FrogS'House, self-service
Tuesday
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga
- 09:30 - 11:00 Homemade breakfast on the sunny terrace and time for sharing and socializing
- 11:30 - 13:30 Communication workshop based on the “non-violent communication” approach with a certified professional: Introduction
- 13:30 - 14:30 Light lunch
- 14:30 - 17:00 Free time to relax, meditate, at your own rhythm, reserve a massage, or wander around the picturesque streets of the village or in the surrounding hills
- 17:00 - 19:00 Plant-based French gastronomy workshop with The FrogS'House's chef Aurore
- 19:00 - 22:00 3-course dinner prepared during the gastronomy workshop, including wine
Wednesday
- 09:30 - 11:00 Yoga
- 11:00 - 13:00 Homemade brunch on the sunny terrace and time for sharing and socializing
- 13:00 - 18:00 Free time to reserve a massage, relax, meditate at your own rhythm, wander around the picturesque streets of the village or in the surrounding hills, or even take a trip to the beach
- 18:00 - 19:00 Yoga and meditation session
- 19:00 Dinner provided by The FrogS' House, self-service
Thursday
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga and meditation session
- 09:30 - 11:00 Homemade breakfast on the sunny terrace and time for sharing and socializing
- 11:30 - 13:30 Communication workshop based on the “non-violent communication” approach with a certified professional: Introduction
- 13:30 - 14:30 Light lunch
- 14:30 - 17:00 Free time to relax, meditate at your own rhythm, reserve a massage, or wander around the picturesque streets of the village or in the surrounding hills
- 17:00 - 18:00 Yoga and meditation session
- 19:00 Dinner (at your own leisure / expense)
Friday
- 08:00 - 09:30 Yoga and meditation session
- 09:30 - 11:00 Homemade breakfast on the sunny terrace and time for sharing and socializing
- 11:00 - 17:00 Free flow day
- 18:00 - 21:00 Farewell dinner of the retreat, including wine: Sometimes, you will play hilarious games, while sometimes, you will dance, and sometimes, you will mingle and chat, but you will always have a lot of fun and celebrate the week spent together and the connections that have been made.
Saturday
- 09:30 - 10:30 Closing ceremony of the retreat
- 10:30 - 12:00 Homemade brunch on the sunny terrace and check out
Note
Please note that rooms should be freed by 12:00 to allow cleaning for the next retreat. The FrogS'House will be happy to store your luggage if you would like to leave later on in the day. It may also be possible to extend your stay if required; please ask a member of the team.
Lehrer
Benoit Couvreur
Benoit has been practicing yoga and meditation on a regular basis since 2010. Soon after, he met his spiritual teacher, Somasekha ROS. He graduated from Yog Nisarga International Training School for his 200-hour teacher training course, and from Sampoorna Yoga School for his 300-hr TTC, both based in India, where he traveled to attend the training to become a fully qualified yoga teacher. Both centers are certified by the Yoga Alliance, the largest non-profit association representing the yoga community whose mission is to promote and support the integrity and diversity of the teaching of yoga.
Jean Rocca
Jean specializes in Ashtanga yoga. He has also followed a long training to give Tibetan bowls massages. He started his yoga practice in India in the city of Calcutta 20 years ago. His philosophy is based on the idea that through the practice of yoga, you can live your life in a better way, reduce your suffering, and the suffering of those around you, and discover universal unity. His work focuses on the breath and how to integrate it into a physically active yoga practice in order to create strength, freedom, and lightness of beings. Jean and Benoit have been old school friends for 35 years.
Hélèn Pétry
Compassionate communication is an approach to language that encourages openness to dialogue and cooperation, in oneself and in others. It takes its sources in the systemic psychology of Marshall Rosenberg (NVC), and joins the non-violent root of yoga, or "ahimsa" in Sanskrit. From exercises based on real situations, you will connect to feelings to awaken your awareness of the deep human issues of the situation. Then, by practicing non-attachment, you will approach the different possibilities of non-violent action. Hélène Pétry has been practicing Benevolent Communication since 2011.
Pily Zarate Tejeda
Pily is a psychologist and yoga teacher. Originally from Mexico, she has been living abroad for more than 12 years. In China, she was challenged with some health setbacks that made her set up a process of self-healing, changing habits, following a plant-based diet, and living in yoga. In total, she has accomplished a 500-hour teacher training course in Mysore and Goa, India, followed by some different retreats and workshops in Asia. She enjoys transmitting to her students how to integrate the power of the heart and yoga in everyday life. She is also big fan of Eckart Tolle.
Aurore Gréau
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” said Hippocrates. Aurore shares this belief that well-being starts on the plate. Her aim is to feed you a healthy gourmet cuisine, made with seasonal local ingredients, sometimes following recipes, but always being led by inspiration, whether from the guests, the beautiful nature around, or from life itself. With love and a creative approach, everything is possible, and not only in the kitchen! All you need is to take time time to savor. Aurore is looking forward to meeting you at the table!
Lage
This retreat takes place in the very center of the charming and peaceful medieval village of Saint-Jeannet in the South of France. Perched at the foot of the Mediterranean cliffs, locally called “Baou,” Saint-Jeannet is the kind of place where people leave their front doors and cars unlocked, and where children play in the main village square in total safety.
The FrogS' House is only 15 kilometers away from Nice Côte d’Azur airport and the French Riviera. Yet, it is so much quieter and more relaxing there than the hustle on the beach.
At 450 meters of altitude, you will have breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Côte d’Azur all the way from the Italian border to Saint-Tropez. To the North and East lie the majestic French Alps - you can ski an hour and a half’s drive away from the venue!
And to the West, The FrogS' House's rolling foothills and low-lying mountain ranges trickle into the Mediterranean, setting the scene for spectacular and all-so-varied sunsets year round. Its height above the sea makes for a pleasant moderate temperature there even in the middle of the summer, and they also have plenty of sunshine all through the year.
Distances
- Mediterranean cliffs ("Baou") - 5 minutes' walk
- Nice - 30 minutes' drive
- French Riviera, 15 kilometers
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), 15 kilometers
Ausstattung
Aktivitäten
- Kochkurse
- Wandern
- Schwimmen
- Weinverkostung
Allgemeines
- Essbereich
- Küche
- Spezielles Menu auf Anfrage
- Terrasse
Services
- Kostenloses WLAN
Verpflegung
On this retreat, the food will be fabulous - you will be in France after all. The food at the FrogS' House is based on the world-renowned cuisine of the Mediterranean, with innovative twists to make it more in accord with their yogic philosophy: respect for the environment and for animals, as well as consciousness of health.
The FrogS'House's vegetarian or vegan food is all prepared on the premises by a qualified French chef who is passionate about local gastronomy and produce. The ingredients are as local and organic as possible and the food is accompanied by wine from the village vineyard.
You will be served sumptuous daily organic breakfasts or brunches, homemade picnic lunches during excursions, and light freshly prepared lunches at home, as well as most dinners.
The FrogS' House welcomes the guests with an aperitif and a finger buffet on Sunday evening. On Monday and Wednesday, the guests will be served and share the two-course dinners that will be lovingly prepared by chef Noel.
A French gastronomy workshop with a vegetarian or vegan twist, animated on Tuesday by the amazing chef Noel himself, will be a highlight of the week both in a culinary sense and in just how fun it is.
Dinner on Thursday evening will be at your own expense. There are plenty of choices of restaurants within walking distance in Saint-Jeannet, or you can take away food from the local shops to organize your own dinner at The FrogS' House using the big open kitchen that will be at your disposal.
Friday night will be a farewell dinner, and as with the activity of Friday, the whole evening will take the flavor and ambiance that the group will bring to it. There will often be games involved, a huge amount of laughter, and a bit of a party!
Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:
- Frühstück
- Brunch
- Abendessen
- Getränke
Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:
- Wasser
- Kaffee
- Tee
- Alkoholische Getränke
Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:
- Vegetarisch
- Vegan
- Glutenfrei
- Biologisch
- Laktosefrei
Freizeitaktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten (optional)
Use your free time to explore the beautiful village of Saint-Jeannet, wandering around its narrow medieval streets. Make this even more fun by participating in a wonderful treasure hunt organized by a local young entrepreneur that will take you around the secret places of the village and immerse you into the legend of the alchemist.
Other excusions:
- Meditate on your balcony watching the sea, or take a walk into the nearby Mediterranean hills…(free of charge!).
- Explore the must-see places of the French Riviera, or take a trip to relax on local beaches, using your own car, public transport (buses and trains), or the service of The FrogS'House's local taxi driver.
- Go to see other hilltop villages, including the famous St-Paul-de-Vence, offering an array of art galleries and gorgeous sunsets.
- See the islands of Lérins in the Bay of Cannes.
- Visit Monaco, Eze village, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat and Villa Ephrussi, the chapel, and the private villa Jean Cocteau.
- Take a tour to the Grasse perfume factories.
- Discover the glass-blowing workshops of Biot.
Outdoor activities
- Canyoning
- Hiking in the Mercantour National Park
- Rafting
- Rock climbing
Vineyards and wine sampling
- Visits and wine sampling in the local village vineyard
Wine will be provided during three of the dinners. It will be available to purchase at a cost price during other meals, or to take home.
Spa Behandlungen
You can book a massage (extra cost) with The FrogS' House's local professional masseuses:
- Claudia, specialized in oil relaxing massage, tuina (Chinese), and reflexology (Thai)
- Myriam, specialized in Shiatsu
- Florence, a physiotherapist specialized in Californian massages, including Tibetan bowls and sometimes, voice too
Or, you can discover the amazing effect of a Tibetan sound massage with Jean, a certified sound healer.
Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?
- All yoga and meditation sessions
- A French gastronomy workshop with a professional French chef
- A professional and certified guide for activities
- Hiking trip in the Mediterranean hills around Saint-Jeannet or in a local gorge / canyon to enjoy swimming in ponds and waterfalls on summer days
- Compassionate communication workshops (based on non-violent communication)
- The “free flow day” activity (see program), unless it is to a ticketed venue
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily organic breakfast or brunch
- Homemade and organic lunch on the picnic day (see program)
- Organic homemade dinners on all nights other than on Thursday
- Welcome buffet and farewell dinner
- Wine from the village vineyard accompanying three of the dinners
Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?
- Airfare
- Airport / train station transfers
- Additional activities other than those specified
- Some lunches and one dinner (see program)
- Entrance to museums and ticketed optional excursions
- Personal expenses
Anreise
Empfohlene Flughäfen
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
10 km
Transfer nicht inbegriffen
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). You can get to The FrogS'House from the airport by taxi or Uber, or indeed use public transport. They will send you instructions and options to share transport with other guests before the start of your retreat.
Arrival by bus
There are two Lignes d’Azur buses that serve Saint-Jeannet:
Bus N°54 starts from the CAP3000 Shopping Centre or Grand Arenas, both near the Nice airport. From Saint-Jeannet, it will take you back to Nice, connecting with the city’s transport (city tram) or any other city along the coast.
Bus N°54 also passes Saint-Laurent-du-Var along the way, a train station with a direct connection to Nice or any other city along the coast by train (Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, and Menton).
The second bus is bus N°47, connecting Saint Jeannet with Carros in one direction and Vence, and eventually St-Paul-de-Vence (connection with bus N°9) in the other direction.
Arrival by train
The closest train station is Saint Laurent du Var, only eight minutes away from Nice Central Station and only 20 minutes away from Saint-Jeannet by car. You can also catch bus N°54 just outside Saint Laurent du Var train station.
Stornierungsbedingungen
- Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 14% des Gesamtpreises.
- Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
- Der Restbetrag ist 14 Tage vor der Ankunft zu zahlen.
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