Stay in Normandy’s most exclusive Chateau and experience the beauty of the French countryside while taking in the history and serenity of the region. Each day will start with an invigorating yoga practice and then take you for an unforgettable adventure immersing you in the Norman culture. We will explore tiny villages and enjoy the local treasures such as Camembert cheese, apple cider and freshly baked croissants. From cooking classes to historical tours of the D-Day beaches, this retreat has something for everyone. Plus, our private 25-bedroom 18th century chateau will provide the perfect home and make you feel like true royalty!
Trip Highlights:
Location: 5 nights stay at the fully renovated, luxurious 18th-century Chateau de Courtomer, set amid 350 acres of private park and farmland
How to get there: Fly into Paris and take the train to Courtomer (exact train station will be provided once the retreat is booked)
Each day will include: Yoga, cultural activities (including cooking class, bike tour, cider tasting, village tours, and Normandy beach tour) and plenty of free time to explore the quaint town and gorgeous Chateau.
Cost: $2,400 USD (non-refundable $500 deposit required to hold your spot on this retreat)
When:
June 17-22, 2019
*The retreat will officially begin at 4 PM on June 17th, we recommend arriving in Paris a day or two early to enjoy the city before taking the train out to the Chateau.
Does not include:
-Flight to Paris
-Transportation to the Chateau (train and taxi)
-Lunches
-Dinners (other than two group dinners)
-Additional activities that you may choose to do in your free time
What the trip includes:
-5 nights accommodation at Chateau de Courtomer
-Breakfast daily and two group dinners
-One fully guided day trip to D-Day beaches
-Full day trip to Mount St. Michel
-Cooking class
-Guided bike tour
-Cider tasting
-Guided tours of local villages
-Daily yoga classes
Sample Daily Itinerary*
*This is only a sample itinerary; it will most likely change a bit!
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- Arrive at Chateau De Courtomer at 4pm
- Settle into rooms
- Afternoon yoga class
- Cider & Kir Reception
- Welcome dinner
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- Morning yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Full day bike tour through local towns and farms w/ lunch stop en route
- Dinner in a local village
- Evening restorative yoga
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- Morning yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Normandy beaches day trip
- Guided D-Day beach tour w/ professional and FUN guide!
- Dinner en route back to Chateau
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- Morning yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Day trip to the famous Mount Saint Michel!
- En route back to Chateau we will stop in one of the local villages for exploring, shopping and dinner!
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- Sunrise Yoga to celebrate the Summer Solstice!
- Early morning walk to bakery
- Breakfast
- Tour through the picturesque town of Saint Cénéri
- Lunch at L’Auberge Des Peintres
- Cooking class with Chef Franck Ete
- Farewell Dinner
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- Morning yoga practice
- Breakfast
- Depart Chateau
