Our favorite hotels with themed retreats

On the edge of the countryside, by a lake or in the heart of Paris, 4 and 5-star hotels organize retreats around a variety of themes. What do they have in common? Well-being, escape... and a real sense of disconnection.

Pierre Gautrand Published on 8/4/25 at 10:10 AM

Detox, yoga, writing or fitness... themed retreats are all the rage. A chic remedy for ordinary anxiety, they offer a setting conducive to refocusing. In France, many luxury hotels are playing the customized wellness card. Here's a closer look at some inspiring addresses where you can treat yourself to a retreat.

La Pensée Sauvage at Domaine de Murtoli, fasting and detoxing

Well-known for its wellness retreats in the Vercors mountains, La Pensée Sauvage has set up shop in Corse-du-Sud, in the heart of the Domaine de Murtoli, one of the jewels of the Isle of Beauty. In the unspoilt Ortolo valley, between the turquoise sea and the sculptural mountains, this sensory interlude welcomes guests in small groups for a fasting or gentle detox. There are no miracle promises here, just a rigorous approach based on naturopathy, alternative medicine and a reconnection with deep nature. Mindfulness walks, energy treatments, cold-pressed juices, soothing silence: everything is designed to initiate an inner transformation. Those who leave speak of a lightning energy boost, a clearer mind and a new-found peace. A demanding but unforgettable experience, in a breathtaking setting. Special mention for the twelve greens designed by the famous American golf course designer Kyle Phillips.

from €4,000 for Détox jeûne
Ortolo Valley, 20100 Sartène
Tel: 04 95 71 69 24
See Gault&Millau's review of Le Domaine de Murtoli

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Hotel HOY, urban temple to wellness

HOY - for House of Yoga or "today" in Spanish - offers a number of yoga classes for namaste lovers in the heart of Paris. In this boutique hotel designed by Charlotte Gomez de Orozco, everything exudes balance and awareness. In the green lobby, floral installations by Chiaki Kokami set the tone. The 22 pared-down rooms combine light wood, zellige and natural light, with ecological attention to detail (air purification with binchotan charcoal, dynamized water). On the second floor, Hélène Duval, a leading figure in infrared yoga, teaches her classes in a room heated to 30°C : Gentle Flow, Infra Pilates, Yin Detox, Fire & Inversions... The program is accessible to all, from neophyte to seasoned yogi, and punctuated by Sound Healing sessions to reconnect in depth. In the kitchen, Le Mesa offers a vegetarian, locavore menu inspired by Latin America. A hotel like a breath of fresh air.

from €187 per night
68 rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris
Tel: 01 77 37 87 20
See Gault&Millau's review ofHôtel HOY

Les Sources de Cheverny, disconnecting in the Loire Valley

In this haven that breathes new life into the Château du Breuil, an 18thᵉ century heritage reinvented by Alice and Jérôme Tourbier - founders of the Les Sources collection - every stay in the Loire Valley can be organized around relaxing activities. Weekly yoga classes, monthly wellness retreats, sophrology or sylvotherapy sessions guided by experts... The experience is lived to the rhythm of the breath, the seasons and the surrounding nature. For those who want to exercise, Pilates, personalized sports coaching and tennis lessons complete the offer. At the end of the day, head for the outdoor pool or the barrel bath for a moment of pure relaxation. Conceived as a bucolic hamlet just a stone's throw from the châteaux of the Loire, the estate welcomes guests in discreetly luxurious buildings, ranging from the château to the historic farmhouse and modern annexes.

from €425 per night
Chemin du Breuil, 41700 Cheverny
Tel: 02 54 44 20 20
See Gault&Millau's review of Les Sources de Cheverny

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Loire Valley Lodges, a holistic retreat

Set in a 300-hectare private forest, the 18 lodges at Loire Valley Lodges become eco-designed wooden refuges conducive to real disconnection. Beyond the silence and 4-star comfort, the address offers a genuine à la carte well-being retreat: guided meditation sessions, woodland walks, forest oil massages, tai chi in the forest clearing or a sound journey to the heart of the Zome, a biogeometric space unique in France. Here, the vibrations resonate right into the soul, like a living meditation. In the lodge, holistic relaxation continues: terrace with jacuzzi, king-size bed, no wifi (for optimal digital detox)... everything is designed to help you slow down. Bicycles are available free of charge, while electric carts provide easy access to the 20-metre heated pool, lined with contemporary works by Philippe Pasqua and others. Everywhere, sculptures add a dreamlike note to this forest setting populated by hundred-year-old beech and oak trees.

from 700 euros per night
La Duporterie, 37320 Esvres-sur-Indre
Tel: 02 47 38 85 88
See Gault&Millau's review of Loire Valley Lodges

Hôtel Royal, a literary retreat in majesty

built in 1909 to welcome King Edward VII, this Belle Époque palace, now a member of Leading Hotels of the World, combines classified frescoes, Art Deco elegance and contemporary design, all nestled in a 19-hectare park facing the Alps. Here, guests come to let their hair down: world-class golf, concerts at La Grange au Lac, and above all a brand-new 1700 m² spa, the European showcase for evian®SPA. Indoor and outdoor pools, wellness trails, treatments inspired by the water cycle, cabins named after the surrounding peaks... everything here invites you to relax in absolute refinement. New this summer, a timeless writing retreat led by Douglas Kennedy offers twelve participants the chance to reconnect with their inner voice. In this setting conducive to creation, facing the crystal-clear waters of Lake Geneva, the blank page has never been so inspiring.