Eat, Wine, Yoga: France 2026
Eat, Wine, Yoga: France 2026
Mailly Le Chateau, Mailly-le-Château, France
Up to 30 in group
September 12 - 18, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 2+ gourmet meals each day
- Twice daily yoga and meditation classes (all levels welcome!)
- Luxury accomodations
- Entire retreat resort for our group only
- World-class yoga teachers (try one of their online classes first!)
- Wine & beer served at dinner
- Adventurous activties offered
- Level 10/10 fun-factor
- Free 1-year subscription to YogaDownload
- Meet like-minded friends from across the globe
About this Retreat
Claire Petretti Marti has been practicing, studying, and teaching yoga since 1999. Like many fitness enthusiasts, she was initially drawn to yoga for its physical benefits of strength, balance, and flexibility. Once Claire realized that serenity, peace of mind, and a general sense of happiness were predominant results of the practice, she was hooked.
A RYT-500 Yoga Alliance instructor, Claire teaches a dynamic vinyasa flow with the intention of creating a moving meditation. She encourages students to find the lightness and the joy in their own practice, both on and off the mat. She is a certified Pilates instructor, a Reiki Level 2 Practitioner and also holds a NASM-certification for personal training. She has significant experience with spinal injuries and frequently works with students recuperating from injuries. She leads international yoga retreats every year. Mind-body fitness is her passion.
In January 2010, Claire was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Yoga aided her healing throughout treatment and recovery. Learning to live with cancer inspired her to earn her Yoga for Cancer Therapy certification and she now also teaches classes specifically for people living with cancer.
For Keith, yoga is about connecting deeper to who we truly are and using the practice to enjoy our lives more. His classes balance a meditative focus with safe alignment. Breath, presence, and leaving space to let the practice feel good in our bodies, is a priority for Keith. He has studied extensively from different teachers, lineages, and styles around the world, and remains a passionate and dedicated student of yoga and meditation. He regularly leads workshops and teacher trainings and is a co-author of The Yoga Fix book, which is a resource of healthy movement patterns. In addition to yoga, Keith is passionate about traveling the world, producing videos, skiing, making art, and enjoying music.
Details of this retreat
Join YogaDownload top instructors Claire Marti + Keith Allen for a week of serenity, yoga, meditation, adventure, wine - in a region with the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the world.
Our retreat will be held at stunning chateau consisting of five diverse buildings with luxury accommodations, and will delight with its unobstructed, jaw-dropping valley views and special charm.
The Chateau is located in northern Burgundy, about a two hour drive south east of Paris, in a beautifully bucolic region of farmland and meandering waterways. The medieval hill-town of Vezelay is within a twenty minute drive. The twelfth century basilica of Mary Magdalene crowning its hilltop contains some of the finest examples of early Romanesque sculpture.
This retreat includes all breakfasts and dinners along with two lunches, plus wine or beer to enjoy with your meals. You will also enjoy twice daily yoga which is suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced yoga practitioners (non-yoga participants will very much enjoy this retreat too!).
So.... are you ready to wake in vaulted caves that date back to the Middle Ages as you gaze into breathtaking views of a valley full of some of the world's most prestigious vineyards? Then begin your day with a refreshing and opening yoga class, relax next to the elevated pool overlooking the valley below while being massaged, enrich yourself in a fascinating culture, and laugh with new like-minded friends from across the globe as you eat incredible fresh local food? JOIN US!!
Our retreat will be held at stunning chateau consisting of five diverse buildings with luxury accommodations, and will delight with its unobstructed, jaw-dropping valley views and special charm.
The Chateau is located in northern Burgundy, about a two hour drive south east of Paris, in a beautifully bucolic region of farmland and meandering waterways. The medieval hill-town of Vezelay is within a twenty minute drive. The twelfth century basilica of Mary Magdalene crowning its hilltop contains some of the finest examples of early Romanesque sculpture.
This retreat includes all breakfasts and dinners along with two lunches, plus wine or beer to enjoy with your meals. You will also enjoy twice daily yoga which is suitable for everyone from beginner to experienced yoga practitioners (non-yoga participants will very much enjoy this retreat too!).
So.... are you ready to wake in vaulted caves that date back to the Middle Ages as you gaze into breathtaking views of a valley full of some of the world's most prestigious vineyards? Then begin your day with a refreshing and opening yoga class, relax next to the elevated pool overlooking the valley below while being massaged, enrich yourself in a fascinating culture, and laugh with new like-minded friends from across the globe as you eat incredible fresh local food? JOIN US!!
Getting Here
Yoga Download, Mailly Le Chateau, Mailly-le-Château, France
Accommodation
Accommodations vary depending on where in the world our retreat is being held
Hot Tub House - Double Occupancy
The 8 rooms of the hot tub house - which is an annexe building and a 5 min walk from the chateau through a tiny hamlet, offer queen beds - each with an ensuite bathroom. There is one large room where we can add a rollaway bed.
The huge house has a large living room, dining room, kitchen, plus an outdoor hot tub, and beautiful gardens and terraces.
A double occupancy room books the room to share with another person. Price is per person.
Hot Tub House - Single Occupancy
The 8 rooms of the hot tub house - which is an annexe building and a 5 min walk from the chateau through a tiny hamlet, offer double or queen beds each with an ensuite bathroom.
The huge house has a large living room, dining room, kitchen, plus an outdoor hot tub, and beautiful gardens and terraces.
A single occupancy room books the entire room to yourself.
Castle House Two-Bedroom w/ Shared Bathoom - Multiple Occupancy
This booking is for 2-4 people sharing the two-bedroom apartment w/ one bathroom between the two rooms. You must have 2-4 people booking this together. This is a perfect set-up for friends or two couples who want their own room, but don't mind sharing a bathroom.
$3000 per person - up to two people total
$2000 per person - 3 or more people total
The rooms of the main castle house offer double or queen beds. This 19th century residence was built by the Heurtebise family in 1848 and benefits from panoramic views overlooking the waterways and the village below.
This booking is for a two-bedroom "apartment" style set-up which includes two rooms - one large bedroom with windows overlooking the property, and a smaller bedroom. Both rooms share one bathroom - there is a door connecting the two rooms.
Castle House - Double Occupancy
The rooms of the main castle house offer double or queen beds. This 19th century residence was built by the Heurtebise family in 1848 and benefits from panoramic views overlooking the waterways and the village below.
* There is one larger room available where you can add a rollaway bed
This booking is for a room with ensuite bathroom.
A double occupancy room is a room you share with another person. You must have another person booking this same room with you. Prices are per person.
Castle House - Single Occupancy
The rooms of the main castle house offer double or queen beds. This 19th century residence was built by the Heurtebise family in 1848 and benefits from panoramic views overlooking the waterways and the village below.
This booking is for a room with an ensuite bathroom.
A single occupancy room books the entire room to yourself.
DELUXE ROOM Commons 2 - Double Occupancy
Commons 2 - room w/ double bed and large bathroom
This room is 320 sq/ft (30 sq/m)
This beautiful and cozy room has double bed (140 cm), walk-in closet, television, and a large bathroom including jaccuzzi tub with shower.
This room is located in the Commons building. The Commons were originally the stables with the servants quarters above, but are now fully restored, and all rooms look out onto the central courtyard.
A double occupancy room is to share with a friend/partner and pricing is per person.
DELUXE ROOM Commons 2 - Single Occupancy
Commons 2 - room w/ double bed and large bathroom
This room is 320 sq/ft (30 sq/m)
This beautiful and cozy room has double bed (140 cm), walk-in closet, television, and a large bathroom including jaccuzzi tub with shower.
This room is located in the Commons building. The Commons were originally the stables with the servants quarters above, but are now fully restored, and all rooms look out onto the central courtyard.
A single occupancy room books the entire room to yourself.
DELUXE ROOM Commons 1 - Triple Occupancy
Commons - huge two bedroom room w/ 2 queen beds and bathroom
This stunning studio is 970 sq/ft (90 sq/m)
This studio is a very large room with two queen-sized beds (160cm each), a living room with fireplace, a large wooden kitchen table, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. The rear doors of this bedroom open up onto the elevated garden behind. In the front it has a lovely view over the courtyard and the valley in the distance.
This room is located in the Commons building. The Commons were originally the stables with the servants quarters above, but are now fully restored, and all rooms look out onto the central courtyard.
A triple occupancy room books the room to share with two other people - you must have two other people booking this room with you in order to choose this option.
DELUXE ROOM Commons 1 - Double Occupancy
Commons - huge two bedroom room w/ 2 queen beds and bathroom
This stunning studio is 970 sq/ft (90 sq/m)
This studio is a very large room with two queen-sized beds (160cm each), a living room with fireplace, a large wooden kitchen table, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. The rear doors of this bedroom open up onto the elevated garden behind. In the front it has a lovely view over the courtyard and the valley in the distance.
This room is located in the Commons building. The Commons were originally the stables with the servants quarters above, but are now fully restored, and all rooms look out onto the central courtyard.
A double occupancy room books the room to share with a friend or partner - you must have a second person also booking this room when choosing this option.
DELUXE ROOM Commons 1 - Single Occupancy
Commons - huge two bedroom room w/ 2 queen beds and bathroom
This stunning studio is 970 sq/ft (90 sq/m)
This studio is a very large room with two queen-sized beds (160cm each), a living room with fireplace, a large wooden kitchen table, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. The rear doors of this bedroom open up onto the elevated garden behind. In the front it has a lovely view over the courtyard and the valley in the distance.
This room is located in the Commons building. The Commons were originally the stables with the servants quarters above, but are now fully restored, and all rooms look out onto the central courtyard.
A single occupancy room books the entire room for yourself.
DELUXE ROOM Pavillion 2 - Double Occupancy
PAVILION 2 - Studio with queen bed
This studio is is 540 sq/ft (50 sq/m)
Two pavilions have been built into the fortification walls at the rear end of the courtyard. They are flanked by terraced gardens on either side and look out over the central courtyard and the valley in the distance.
Pavilion 2 has queen-size bed (160 cm), lounge and tables, bathroom including a bathtub with shower, and a kitchenette with bar fridge.
A double occupancy room books the room to share with another person.
DELUXE ROOM Pavilion 2 - Single Occupancy
PAVILION 2 - Studio with queen bed
This studio is is 540 sq/ft (50 sq/m)
Two pavilions have been built into the fortification walls at the rear end of the courtyard. They are flanked by terraced gardens on either side and look out over the central courtyard and the valley in the distance.
Pavilion 2 has queen-size bed (160 cm), lounge and tables, bathroom including a bathtub with shower, and a kitchenette with bar fridge.
A single occupancy room books the entire room for yourself.
DELUXE ROOM Pavilion 1 - Double Occupancy
PAVILION 1 - Studio with queen bed
This studio is is 320 sq/ft (30 sq/m)
Two pavilions have been built into the fortification walls at the rear end of the courtyard. They are flanked by terraced gardens on either side and look out over the central courtyard and the valley in the distance.
Pavilion 1 has queen-size bed (160 cm) and a bathroom with sit down shower and toilet, kitchenette with bar fridge, and small outdoor sitting area at the rear.
A double occupancy room books the room to share with another person.
DELUXE ROOM Pavilion 1 - Single Occupancy
PAVILION 1 - Studio with queen bed
This studio is is 320 sq/ft (30 sq/m)
Two pavilions have been built into the fortification walls at the rear end of the courtyard. They are flanked by terraced gardens on either side and look out over the central courtyard and the valley in the distance.
Pavilion 1 has queen-size bed (160 cm) and a bathroom with sit down shower and toilet, kitchenette with bar fridge, and small outdoor sitting area at the rear.
A single occupancy room books the entire room to yourself.
DELUXE ROOM Cave 2 - Double Occupancy
CAVE 2 - Huge and Spectacular One Bedroom Apartment w/ full kitchen and king bed
The suite is 750 sq/ft (70 sq/m)
The huge apartment is located in the "Caves" section of the chateau (don't let the name fool you - it has windows!). The vaulted Caves date back to the Middle Ages and are now gorgeous suites with fireplaces.
This Cave suite has a large living room, full-sized kitchen, a large bedroom with a king-size bed (180cm) and a bathroom with a sit down steam shower. The rear door of the second Cave opens up onto the pool area. This suite benefits from magnificent views over the valley in front.
A double occupancy room books the room to share with a friend or partner. You must have a second person booking this room with you for this option.
DELUXE ROOM Cave 2 - Single Occupancy
CAVE 2 - Huge and Spectacular One Bedroom Apartment w/ full kitchen and king bed
The suite is 750 sq/ft (70 sq/m)
The huge apartment is located in the "Caves" section of the chateau (don't let the name fool you - it has windows!). The vaulted Caves date back to the Middle Ages and are now gorgeous suites with fireplaces.
This Cave suite has a large living room, full-sized kitchen, a large bedroom with a king-size bed (180cm) and a bathroom with a sit down steam shower. The rear door of the second Cave opens up onto the pool area. This suite benefits from magnificent views over the valley in front.
A single occupancy room books the entire room to yourself.
DELUXE ROOM Cave 1 - Triple Occupancy
CAVE 1 - Two Bedroom Suite w/ kitchenette - king and double beds
The suite is 590 sq/ft (55 sq/m)
The suite is located in the "caves" section of the chateau (don't let the name fool you - it has windows!). The vaulted caves date back to the Middle Ages and are now gorgeous suites with fireplaces.
This Cave suite has a small bedroom tucked into the tower with a double bed (140cm), a large central living area with living room, tables, and television, with a king-size bed (180cm), and an open-plan kitchenette. The bedrooms share an ensuite bathroom with stand up shower and a Jacuzzi tub. It has magnificent views over the valley. The pool area can be accessed directly from a door in the hallway.
A triple occupancy room books the room to share with two other people. You must have two others booking this room with you.
DELUXE ROOM Cave 1 - Double Occupancy
CAVE 1 - Two Bedroom Suite w/ kitchenette - king and double beds
The suite is 590 sq/ft (55 sq/m)
The suite is located in the "caves" section of the chateau (don't let the name fool you - it has windows!). The vaulted caves date back to the Middle Ages and are now gorgeous suites with fireplaces.
This Cave suite has a small bedroom tucked into the tower with a double bed (140cm), a large central living area with living room, tables, and television, with a king-size bed (180cm), and an open-plan kitchenette. The bedrooms share an ensuite bathroom with stand up shower and a Jacuzzi tub. It has magnificent views over the valley. The pool area can be accessed directly from a door in the hallway.
A double occupancy room books the room to share with one other person. You must have another person booking this room with you.
DELUXE ROOM Cave 1 - Single Occupancy
CAVE 1 - Two Bedroom Suite w/ kitchenette - king and double beds
The suite is 590 sq/ft (55 sq/m)
The suite is located in the "caves" section of the chateau (don't let the name fool you - it has windows!). The vaulted caves date back to the Middle Ages and are now gorgeous suites with fireplaces.
This Cave suite has a small bedroom tucked into the tower with a double bed (140cm), a large central living area with living room, tables, and television, with a king-size bed (180cm), and an open-plan kitchenette. The bedrooms share an ensuite bathroom with stand up shower and a Jacuzzi tub. It has magnificent views over the valley. The pool area can be accessed directly from a door in the hallway.
A single occupancy room books the entire room to yourself.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Venues vary depending on where in the world our retreat is being held
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- 2+ meals per day
- 6 or 7 nights' luxury accomodations
- 2 yoga and/or meditation classes per day
- Full exclusive use of retreat resort
- Wine & beer at dinners
- Free 1-year membership to YogaDownload.com
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from the retreat location
- Transportation to/from the resort
- Additional add-on activties
- Massages and spa services
