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Yoga and Beyond

Elle magazine named Bardouly in their top Yoga Retreats in France.  We have hosted instructors from Yoga Works, Equinox, The Life Centre, triyoga, ASHA Centre, the Hale Clinic, and numerous privately-owned studios since 2015.  We are also set up to host mat Pilates, Barre, and Zumba.  Our idyllic setting promotes wellness and rejuvenation — we look forward to holding meditation, sleep, and digital detox retreats in the coming year.  We typically run up to 14-15 retreat weeks per year.

Retreat leaders can learn more here.

Our yoga facilities include:
  • 800 square foot indoor studio professionally designed
  • Yoga specific heating system, lighting and sound equipment
  • High quality mats, blankets, blocks of varying sizes, straps and wheels
  • White board and skeleton
  • 800 square for professionally designed wooden outdoor yoga platform
  • Water cooler
Accommodation:
  • All bedrooms have with ensuite bath/shower rooms
  • Contact us for information on accommodation
  • See Estate for full description of bedrooms, living and dining areas
Amenities:
  • shampoo, conditioner and soaps provided in each room
  • Heated saltwater swimming pool
  • Hard surface tennis court
  • Lawn for croquet, boules court, badminton, and table tennis
  • 100 acres of grounds for hiking, running and biking
  • Fire pit for chanting and ceremonies
  • Free Wifi
Dedicated Spa Facilities:
  • Professional massage therapist
  • Professional relexologist
  • Ayurvedic massage
  • Other therapies available upon request
Catering:
  • Professionally trained French chef with 20 years experience
  • Bio-dynamic farm to table
  • Vegan, vegetarian, gluten and dairy free available

Your Yoga Retreat in France

Make Chateau de Bardouly your wellness and yoga retreat and enjoy an experience that encompasses far more than yoga.

‘Retreat’. The very word signifies a withdrawal from the world. Of finding peace and sanctuary; of seeking escape and finding renewal. Of course, that’s much easier when you have 100 acres of peaceful French countryside to escape to.

Indoors and out, you’ll find the tailor-made yoga spaces of Chateau de Bardouly make meditation, relaxation, and replenishment easy. In our yoga studio, light, heat, and sound are all carefully controlled to create a space that simply feels good.

And amidst the woods that surround the chateau, our outdoor platform makes yoga and Pilates an alfresco joy.

Yoga at Our French Retreat

Yoga is about more than the space in which you practice it. It is also about attentive, expert teaching. Yet at Chateau de Bardouly, our accomplished teachers never forget that this is also your holiday.

So you can engage with the Bardouly community or enjoy your own space. Take part in every session or enjoy just a handful with teachers who are always open and available. As your time with us continues, you’ll find your yoga sessions are tailored so they provide replenishment not in a general sense, but in a deeply personalized way.
And because yoga is not the only way to achieve mindfulness, relaxation, and enrichment, you’ll also discover a world of adventure, excitement, and culture on your doorstep.

Armelle

“Tucked away among the vineyards of south eastern France you'll find Bardouly, a chateau which delights all senses. The food is delicious and skilfully crafted by Anne-Marie who uses only the finest, local, seasonal produce and the chateau itself is a feast for the eyes! With the frontage covered in wisteria, the house instantly charms and inside, the rooms are truly lovely. It is worth spending some time tearing yourself away from the house and discovering the grounds- the wild flowers which surround the outside Pilates platform and the extensive grass lawns, tennis courts and woodland that surrounds the property. Overall, a wonderful destination to relax and unwind from the everyday.”
Chateau De Bardouly
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2017-11-14T09:36:11+00:00
“Tucked away among the vineyards of south eastern France you'll find Bardouly, a chateau which delights all senses. The food is delicious and skilfully crafted by Anne-Marie who uses only the finest, local, seasonal produce and the chateau itself is a feast for the eyes! With the frontage covered in wisteria, the house instantly charms and inside, the rooms are truly lovely. It is worth spending some time tearing yourself away from the house and discovering the grounds- the wild flowers which surround the outside Pilates platform and the extensive grass lawns, tennis courts and woodland that surrounds the property. Overall, a wonderful destination to relax and unwind from the everyday.”

Yoga at Chateau Bardouly

A lovely weeks yoga with Charlie, beautifully restored chateau with lots of facilities, great food. Lisa and Jean-Claude excellent hosts.
Chateau De Bardouly
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2017-11-14T09:35:42+00:00
A lovely weeks yoga with Charlie, beautifully restored chateau with lots of facilities, great food. Lisa and Jean-Claude excellent hosts.

Phyllis, Los Angeles

I cannot imagine a better yoga retreat, or for that matter a better WEEK than the one we just had at Bardouly. Surrounded by vineyards and wheat fields, the house has the bones of a very old estate but has been renovated into a comfortable, welcoming home. The bedrooms and living areas are spacious and luxurious. The food was unbelievable. Every meal was a well thought out, carefully prepared feast of local French cuisine, never heavy, always fresh and tasty. And the wine was amazing. Lisa and Jean Claude shared not only their home, but their wealth of knowledge of the area and their estate. When we went canoeing on the Dordogne, it was arranged through one of their acquaintances just like the bicycle tour in Bergerac and the horseback riding and the wine tasting. We received first hand, insightful stories of this gorgeous area. I would go back in a minute.
Chateau De Bardouly
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2017-11-14T09:33:24+00:00
I cannot imagine a better yoga retreat, or for that matter a better WEEK than the one we just had at Bardouly. Surrounded by vineyards and wheat fields, the house has the bones of a very old estate but has been renovated into a comfortable, welcoming home. The bedrooms and living areas are spacious and luxurious. The food was unbelievable. Every meal was a well thought out, carefully prepared feast of local French cuisine, never heavy, always fresh and tasty. And the wine was amazing. Lisa and Jean Claude shared not only their home, but their wealth of knowledge of the area and their estate. When we went canoeing on the Dordogne, it was arranged through one of their acquaintances just like the bicycle tour in Bergerac and the horseback riding and the wine tasting. We received first hand, insightful stories of this gorgeous area. I would go back in a minute.

A. Moore, Michigan

I have attended a group training at this beautiful facility. The property is decorated and cared for by its owners Jean-Claude and Lisa Le Goater. The accommodations were well beyond my expectations. There is a peaceful and welcoming ambiance. Jean-Claude and Lisa were amazing hosts, friendly, respectful, and went the extra mile to insure happiness and comfort. The prepared meals were well beyond anything I had imagined or expected. As a vegetarian, my options are more limited than other diets, but I was never disappointed or hungry. The food was fantastic; never the same thing twice and there was always plenty to eat. My whole experience in France and especially at Bardouly has been amazing. I highly recommend the Château for any group gathering, but especially for yoga.
Chateau De Bardouly
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2017-11-14T09:32:17+00:00
I have attended a group training at this beautiful facility. The property is decorated and cared for by its owners Jean-Claude and Lisa Le Goater. The accommodations were well beyond my expectations. There is a peaceful and welcoming ambiance. Jean-Claude and Lisa were amazing hosts, friendly, respectful, and went the extra mile to insure happiness and comfort. The prepared meals were well beyond anything I had imagined or expected. As a vegetarian, my options are more limited than other diets, but I was never disappointed or hungry. The food was fantastic; never the same thing twice and there was always plenty to eat. My whole experience in France and especially at Bardouly has been amazing. I highly recommend the Château for any group gathering, but especially for yoga.

I’ve taught retreats around the world for years

“I’ve taught retreats around the world for years; my experience at bardouly was perfection. Luxurious accommodation, idyllic grounds, perfect indoor/outdoor yoga spaces. Lisa and jc are charming hosts and the food exquisite. I will return to this hidden gem every year.”
Chateau De Bardouly
5
2017-11-08T18:14:20+00:00
“I’ve taught retreats around the world for years; my experience at bardouly was perfection. Luxurious accommodation, idyllic grounds, perfect indoor/outdoor yoga spaces. Lisa and jc are charming hosts and the food exquisite. I will return to this hidden gem every year.”
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Chateau De Bardouly
Culture& Adventure at our Yoga Retreat in the South of France

The Dordogne is blessed in so many ways. From the region’s esteemed vineyards to its medieval castles; a rich literary heritage to the Palaeolithicpower of Lascaux (and many other) prehistoric caves, this is a region where, once you’ve nourished body and mind, you’ll find many more ways to feed heart and soul.

If you’d prefer to complement the peace and serenity of your yoga retreat with a little more adrenaline, you can do that too. From kayaking to hot air ballooning and even surfing, you’ll find plenty of adventure close by.

For Leaders & Teachers –Yoga Retreat Hire in France

By their very nature, yoga holidays in France are supposed to be places to unwind and relax. But that is rarely the case for the people who lead the groups.

At Chateau de Bardouly, however, you’ll find life is far simpler. We’ve been here for over 20 years and during that time we’ve built strong bonds with the people who help our yoga retreats run seamlessly. That makes organizing your trip a much simpler proposition. We’ll arrange the airport transfers. We’ll supply the travel links you need.
And from wine tasting to horse riding to cookery classes, however, your group wants to spend its time, we’ll curate an itinerary for you and organize every last detail.

Life is similarly simple for our teachers, with everything you need on-site, so there’s no need to bring your own props.

For yoga retreat hire in France, choose Chateau de Bardouly. Book now.