Women’s Wellness Retreat: "Vistas & Villages" South West France

Join our Women’s Vistas & Villages Wellness Retreat in the enchanting medieval villages and serene countryside of South West France. Each day offers a gentle rhythm of wellness and discovery, starting with mindful morning movement and a visit to a medieval hilltop village holding Les Plus Beaux Villages de France status. Explore medieval cobblestone streets, artisan shops, vibrant markets, vintage boutiques, cozy cafés and breathtaking panoramic views. Complement your explorations with a creative or culinary experience, evening mindfulness and breathwork workshops designed for relaxation and connection.

With flexible options and ample free time, this retreat welcomes all fitness levels—perfect for women seeking renewal, culture and community.

Hosted by Sophie and Lee, your caring guides, enjoy personalised attention and shared moments in a close-knit group that celebrates sisterhood, discovery and well-being. Your restorative holiday in South West France’s Occitanie region.

Who is this Retreat for?

This retreat unfolds as a nurturing haven for those seeking balance, joy and sisterhood. It supports personal growth through a blend of gentle practices, meaningful connections and restorative experiences—all set within a beautiful, comforting environment. Guests arrive ready to be cared for, nurtured and celebrated as part of a vibrant and welcoming community.

Women’s Wellness Retreat Daily Schedule Overview

Your days at the Women’s Vistas & Villages wellness retreat in South West France follow a harmonious rhythm of mindful movement, cultural exploration and restful relaxation—designed to refresh your body, calm your mind and nurture your spirit.

Mornings: Begin with a slow, nourishing breakfast and gentle mindful movement to awaken your body. Then depart from your accommodation near Toulouse for the day’s visit to a medieval village in the Plus Beaux Villages de France.

Midday: Explore the scenic villages and countryside of the Occitanie region. Wander charming cobblestone streets, browse artisan shops and brocantes (French vintage shops/markets), or relax in vibrant local cafés rich in culture and history.

Afternoons: Return to the peaceful retreat setting in Belvèze for free time. Unwind by the pool, enjoy personal exploration or rest in preparation for evening wellness activities.

Evenings: Join expert-led mindfulness, breathwork, creative or culinary tasting workshops fostering relaxation and well-being. Enjoy apéro and group dinners that celebrate sisterhood, followed by optional star gazing under the beautiful Occitanie night sky.

This women’s wellness retreat near Toulouse offers the perfect blend of gentle movement, cultural discovery and mindful relaxation in the picturesque medieval villages and countryside of South West France.

What’s Included in Your Women’s Wellness Retreat

✓ Airport transfers from Toulouse-Blagnac

✓ 7 nights accommodation at La Grande Rossignol farmhouse

✓ All nourishing plant-based meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

✓ Daily guided visits to Plus Beaux Villages de France and countryside strolls

✓ Daily movement, mindfulness, breathwork and creative workshops, and practice

✓ Transport provided to all activities and village visits

✓ Welcome gift to inspire your journey

✓ Access to pool and garden relaxation areas

✓ Flexible participation—opt in or out of activities to suit your pace

✓ Evening alfresco dinners and social gatherings fostering sisterhood

More Than Village Visits: Wellness and Creativity Workshops and Activities

This retreat offers more than scenic exploration. Complement your daily village visits and wellness activities with engaging workshops designed to deepen your retreat experience and support well-being. Led by your caring hosts, these sessions provide practical tools to nurture mindfulness, breath awareness and creative inspiration.

✓ Creative & Culinary Workshop – Immerse yourself in hands-on artistic or culinary activities. No experience needed, just curiosity and an open heart.

✓ Mindfulness Workshop – Learn techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress and enhance mental clarity, enriching your connection with the tranquil landscapes and charming villages.

✓ Breathwork Workshop – Discover mindful breathing exercises rooted in science that support mental clarity, emotional balance and sustained vitality throughout your wellness journey.

✓ Daily Mindfulness Moments – Gentle guided practices to encourage calm, focused reflection and meaningful connection in this beautiful rural setting.

✓ Daily Morning Movement – Guided practice to gently awaken body and mind for the day’s adventure.

• Mindfulness Workshop (30-45 mins): Cultivates internal and external awareness to enhance focused attention, presence and mental clarity.

• Creative Art or Gastronomy Experience: Hosted by local artists or onsite (no prior experience necessary)

• Breathing Techniques Workshop (30-45 mins): For cognitive clarity and emotional calm

• Daily Mindfulness Moments: Gentle practices throughout the retreat

• Daily Gentle Mindful Movement practices throughout the retreat

All workshops included in your retreat package.

Mindful Morning Movement to Awaken Your Body and Spirit

Start each retreat day gently with a short, mindful movement session designed to awaken your body and calm your mind. Lasting around 10 minutes, these sessions include light stretching and simple movements accessible to all levels. They set an intentional tone for the day, enhancing your sense of wellbeing and preparing you to embrace the cultural explorations ahead. No prior fitness experience is required—just a willingness to move mindfully and connect with yourself in peaceful surroundings.

Mindfulness Workshop (30-45 mins)

Early in the Women’s Vistas & Villages Wellness Retreat, Sophie leads a mindfulness workshop focused on cultivating present-moment awareness and strengthening your connection with yourself and the tranquil landscapes of South West France. The workshop develops a balanced attention practice—combining focused, narrow awareness to steady the mind with open, expansive awareness to relax and refresh.

Sophie highlights that mindfulness helps both concentration and open presence. This approach helps reduce stress, improve mental clarity and support emotional balance, enabling you to fully engage with your retreat experience.

During the workshop, you will explore various mindfulness techniques designed to deepen your sensory and emotional connection to the peaceful Occitanie countryside and charming medieval villages. These practical methods prepare you to integrate mindfulness into daily life, promoting ongoing well-being well beyond the retreat.

Throughout your stay, Sophie facilitates gentle daily mindfulness moments, encouraging calm reflection and attentive presence. These brief practices support relaxation and meaningful connection in the serene rural environment.

By retreat’s end, you will gain an empowering perspective on mindfulness, equipped with tools to foster calm, clarity and joy in everyday life and your continuing wellness journey.

What You’ll Learn:

How to balance focused and open awareness to reduce stress and deepen connection
Practical mindfulness techniques to nurture present-moment attention in daily life
Ways to integrate gentle mindful moments into your retreat and beyond

Creative & Culinary Workshop

Participate in practical, hands-on sessions designed to enhance your retreat experience in the scenic Plus Beaux Villages de France and Occitanie countryside. Led by local artisans or hosted onsite, these workshops offer opportunities to explore art, craft or gastronomy. Whether painting, crafting or tasting, these creative moments foster joy, inspiration and mindful presence—integral to your journey of renewal and connection. No prior experience needed, just bring curiosity and an openness to learning!

Breathing Techniques Workshop (30-45 mins)

Sophie guides participants through intentional breathwork exercises designed to enhance mental clarity, emotional balance and sustained vitality—essential qualities for embracing every moment of your wellness journey. Drawing on the science of embodied cognition, this workshop explores how mindful breathing activates neural pathways that regulate stress and emotions. It offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, boost focus and deepen your connection with the serene landscapes of the Plus Beaux Villages and beautiful Occitanie countryside. It’s more than just slowing your breath and relaxing—you’ll gain insight into how mindful breathing transforms your inner experience when you intentionally practice it.

Beyond common perceptions of breathwork, Sophie broadens guests’ understanding by teaching specific breathing techniques suited to a variety of needs—whether calming the nervous system during moments of anxiety, energising the mind for greater concentration or fostering ongoing emotional balance.

Throughout the workshop, participants gain insights into the transformative power of breath and leave equipped with accessible, effective breathwork practices to integrate calm and clarity into both their daily lives and retreat experience.

What You’ll Learn:

Calming breathing techniques to soothe anxiety and promote relaxation
Energizing breath exercises to enhance mental clarity and focus
Practical breathwork methods that support well-being beyond the retreat

Daily Mindfulness Moments

Throughout the retreat, Sophie leads gentle daily mindfulness practices designed to cultivate calm awareness for relaxation or focused awareness to enhance clarity and productivity. These brief sessions invite participants to pause and attend to a specific stimulus for a few minutes, helping develop greater presence and mindful attention. This fosters deep reflection, emotional awareness, improved self-regulation and a peaceful connection with the surrounding environment.

Additional Wellness Retreat Activities

Beyond the daily workshops, your retreat offers plenty of opportunities to relax, explore and recharge at your own pace:

🏊 Pool Access for Relaxation
After morning village visits, take a refreshing swim in our outdoor pool. Enjoy peaceful moments surrounded by the natural beauty of the French countryside. Pool towels provided.

✨ Nighttime Star Gazing (Weather Permitting)
Spend your evenings beneath the expansive Occitanie sky. Far from city lights, Belvèze offers breathtaking views of the Milky Way and stars—perfect for quiet reflection and wonder.

🌿 Free Time Exploration
Each day includes unstructured time to:

Discover your ideal spot for mindful moments in village cafés or scenic outdoor settings

Relax in the gardens, by the pool or with a good book

Take leisurely walks in the surrounding countryside

Connect with fellow retreat participants over coffee or wine

Simply rest and reflect

Optional Add-Ons (Arranged in Advance):

Extended stays before or after the retreat for independent exploration (subject to availability)