Our magical, 8-day retreat to the South of France is open to a small group of only 10 people. Over the course of our week in France, you’ll deepen your yoga practice, absorb the deep tranquility of the countryside, swim in our villa’s private pool, and taste your way through French cuisine.
All levels of yoga experience are welcome!
Our retreat to the South of France is your dedicated time to disconnect, recharge, and explore the beauty that France has to offer.
2027 Dates
Saturday May 29-Saturday June 5, 2027
Retreat Cost
Total cost: $4,550
Total trip cost does not cover your flights or transportation to Toulouse, travel insurance, or alcohol purchases.
What you receive
- 8 days, 7 nights accommodation in our own private villa near the town of Antugnac, France (close to France’s border with Spain).
- Dedicated quiet time and space to unwind and restore surrounded by the stunning beauty of the French countryside.
Activities
- Daily, curated yoga classes led by Sarah.
- Guided meditations and breath work
- Group writing workshop to explore your creative writing and journaling practices
- Guided day trip to the medieval fortress town of Carcassonne
- Private outing to Lagrasse for a gourmet wine-tasting lunch and vineyard tour*
- Sunrise hike and meditation led by expert, local guide
- Sound bath performance
- Full-body massages and reflexology work*
And more!
* indicates optional, add-on activities
Accommodation
Our Villa, The Domaine, is a 14th century, 6-bedroom villa in Southwest France (1 hour from Toulouse) with semi-professional kitchen, dining room, two living rooms and a separate activity space. All 6 bedrooms have modern en-suite bathrooms. Each room is dual occupancy with its own bathroom.
Our hosts, Wendy and her family, are warm and welcoming. A private chef (included in your retreat cost) will make all onsite meals and snacks. Past participants raved about the still-warm cholocatine our chef baked fresh each morning.
Amenities
- Indoor yoga shala (with terrace) complete with mats and props.
- Spacious pool that overlooks the rolling French countryside and Pyrenées mountains.
- Private airport transfers to and from the Toulouse airport, Carcassonne, and our vineyard tour.
- A private chef who will craft all onsite meals to the preferences and needs of our group
- The quiet that only comes at our remote retreat venue nestled in the mountains surrounded by rolling hills and olive trees.
Itinerary
Saturday, May 29 — Arrival
- Arrive in Toulouse and private transfer to our Villa
- Aperitif and welcome dinner
Sunday, May 30
- Morning yoga
- Sound bath and crystal bowl performance
- Afternoon yoga
Monday, May 31 — Outing to Medieval Carcassonne
- Morning yoga
- Excursion and guided tour of the medieval city of Carcassonne
- Meditation and structured journaling session
Tuesday, June 1 — Outing to Lagrasse and the Vineyards
- Morning yoga
- Explore the medieval village of Lagrasse*
- Taste the flavors of France with chef and sommelier, Emma, for a gourmet lunch at her private home.*
- Tour a biodynamic vineyard and taste local wines*
- *(optional add-on)
Wednesday, June 2 – Sunrise hike and meditation
- Sunrise hike to and meditation on Mont Sec
- Private massages and reflexology sessions available throughout the day (optional add-on)
- Afternoon yoga
Thursday, June 3 – Author talk
- Morning yoga
- Guided conversation on the region’s history from local author
- Yoga workshop
Friday, June 4 – Writing workshop
- Morning yoga
- Structured writing and journaling workshop
- Free afternoon
- Farewell dinner at the villa
Saturday, June 5 — Departure
- Depart the retreat center and transfer to Toulouse
- Optional final group dinner in Toulouse (optional add-on)
Testimonials
“I loved this yoga retreat so much and would absolutely recommend it to friends who are avid practitioners as well as beginners. Sarah put together such a well thought-out agenda and made it so much more than a yoga retreat but a cultural experience.”
–Shelby, France Retreat 2025
“Sarah’s first south of France yoga retreat was a fun and relaxing experience. The chateau, private chef, yoga sessions, and day trips were a great balance of play and ease. It was a perfect trip to explore and unwind.”
–Meg, France Retreat 2025
“Sarah’s south of France retreat was curated with great thought and attention to detail. The location, including everyone we interacted with, was so perfect and serene. The itinerary was a lovely balance of activities and relaxation. I left the experience feeling nourished and renewed.”
–Peg, France Retreat 2025
Meet your retreat leader: Sarah Taylor
Sarah is a yoga instructor, world traveler, and retreat leader who has guided transformational yoga retreats since 2022. With a deep passion for mindfulness, meditation, and holistic wellness, Sarah creates retreats that go beyond the typical vacation. On her retreat, yoga becomes the lens through which you explore deeper questions about life, meaning, purpose, and connection.
For Sarah, retreat is about creating space for stillness, self-reflection, and authentic community. She believes that travel has the power to shift our perspective, and that when we pair movement with cultural immersion, we open ourselves to profound growth and understanding.
Having led multiple yoga retreats to Morocco (2022, 2023, 2024, 2026), Turkey (2026), and France (2025), Sarah brings expertise and genuine care to every aspect of the journey. She handles all the logistics so you can simply show up to France ready to explore, connect, and discover what retreat has to teach you.
Why France?
France is the home of philosophers, thinkers, writers, and artists. It is a country of immense beauty, and the French appreciate the finer things in life, from food and wine to art and everything in between. To retreat to France is to step out of time and space and tap into your inner yogi, thinker, dreamer.
Ever since she watched her first French movie – Les Choristes – in 2004, Sarah has nurtured a deep love of France and for French culture, history, food, and language. She chose France as the location for her retreat, due to her love of France, its rich history, and fabled countryside tranquility. Since 2014, Sarah has studied abroad in and traveled to France seven times. She speaks near-fluent French.
On retreat, Sarah will select readings and carefully crafted journaling and writing prompts to anchor you in the place and moment. As a group we will share our stories and uncover the deeper meaning behind our yoga and meditation practices that shape us as people. We will allow the South of France to inspire us and meet artists, authors, winemakers, and chefs along the way.
Ultimately, France is the perfect place to reset and restore.
We hope you will join us in 2027!
Reserve your spot
Sign ups open September 10, 2026.
To reserve your spot on our France retreat you will need to:
- Contact Sarah via the form below or via email (sarah@wonderingsoulsarah.com).
- Pay in full or submit your non-refundable deposit of $500.
- Sign and return any and all waivers.
Spots fill on a rolling basis. We keep our retreat groups intentionally intimate and small to give our groups the best possible experience and hands-on care.
