Jo is thrilled to be running an Autumn Equinox retreat at a glorious venue in the Bordeaux region near Chalais, called The French Retreat.
Dates: Friday 19th September – Tuesday 23rd September, 2025
The French Retreat is the safe haven you’ve been dreaming of
Here, you can deeply relax, be nurtured and cared for. It’s not just the beautiful setting, sunny climate and great food – there’s something else too. That something is heart and soul.
The property is a former Cognac making estate comprising a manor house and a vast converted barn surrounding a walled courtyard – simply stunning. Each bedroom has a very different feel, from simple French country twin rooms to the Lord of the Manor’s four poster bedroom. The en-suite bathrooms are sleek and modern, with traditional features retained.
About an hour from Bordeaux airport or a train journey from Paris to Chalais, the house is surrounded by sunflower fields, so you can take a wander or borrow a bike, find a sunset to marvel over and drink in the limitless space.
There are also pretty French villages to explore, local markets to potter round and it is close to the beautiful town of Aubeterre-Sur-Drone, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages.
Book Your Space
Bookings will open soon. Please save the dates in your diary and feel free to call or email Jo with any questions on 07786 273 826 or jo@joannesumner.com. We do hope you will join us!