Yoga Holiday In Southwest France
20th – 25th July 2026
Yoga Holiday In Southwest France
July 20th – July 25th 2026
We’re delighted to be hosting a yoga holiday here with Fiona Morris, whose modern, inclusive approach to yoga fits perfectly with life at La Cour de Husson.
Forget your preconceptions about yoga retreats. They can often be a little restrictive and serious; however, we’re redefining this and like to think of our retreats as more of a yoga holiday. Therefore, there are no hard-and-fast rules; guests can enjoy as little or as much activity on the itinerary as they wish. There’ll be plenty of nourishing, delicious plant-based food to enjoy, and you can even unwind with a glass (or a few!) of local French wine if you wish. It’ll be a laid-back holiday where good food, good company, and gentle movement come together in the French countryside.
Fiona has been teaching yoga and Pilates for nearly a decade and has led many sold-out wellness breaks across the UK and Europe. Her sessions blend Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin, weaving together strength, balance, breathwork, and a healthy dose of playfulness. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find space to move at your own pace.
With nourishing plant-based meals, luxury accommodation, and an intentionally small group, expect a restorative few days where you can unwind, reconnect and enjoy as much (or as little) as you like.
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What’s included
Tuition by Fiona, with daily hatha or vinyasa yoga flow sessions
All the required equipment needed for the holiday
Inversion workshop with Fiona
5 nights stay in luxury accommodation with full use of gardens & swimming pool
3 delicious homecooked meals per day
All drinks - Soft drinks and wine with meals
“With it being an intentionally small group, I will be tailor-making the sessions to offer a more personalised experience. I’ll be offering hands-on assists and adjustments during the sessions, as well as a head and neck massage during savasana (relaxation).”
– Fiona
Level of yoga on the holiday
Beginner-friendly – with the opportunity to deepen or advance your practice if you wish.
Style of yoga on the holiday
Hatha/Vinyasa/Yin + optional pilates session.
What you’ll be doing
Meditation
A gentle guided practice to steady the mind, connect with your breath and create a sense of calm, helping you arrive fully in the moment before each day unfolds.
Hatha Yoga
A grounding style of yoga using steady postures, mindful movement and breathwork to build strength, balance and body awareness at a calm, accessible pace.
Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Slow, floor-based stretching followed by deep guided relaxation. Yin releases tension in the body, while Yoga Nidra invites complete stillness and restorative rest.
Inversions Workshop
A playful, supportive session exploring poses like headstands and handstands, breaking them down step-by-step to help you build confidence, strength, and a sense of fun.
Flexible itinerary
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
Settle into La Cour de Husson at your own pace, drop your bags and exhale. As evening arrives, gather in the courtyard for welcome cocktails and a relaxed first dinner, a chance to meet one another, unwind, and ease gently into the holiday.
Day 2
Breakfast
Start the day with a relaxed breakfast of freshly baked pastries, seasonal fruits, homemade granola, and freshly ground coffee, enjoyed in the softness of the morning light as the area slowly wakes up around you.
Morning Meditation & Hatha Yoga
Move into the day with a gentle guided meditation followed by a grounding Hatha practice led by Fiona. Expect slow, steady movement, deep breaths and the chance to settle into your body as the pace of everyday life melts away.
Picnic Lunch at a Wild Swimming Spot
We’ll head out to one of our favourite hidden swimming spots for a long, lazy picnic surrounded by nature. Enjoy fresh, plant-based dishes, dip your toes in the water, or take a refreshing swim.
Free Time
The afternoon is yours. Read in a hammock, wander the grounds, nap by the pool, or explore the local area. Do whatever feels good.
Dinner in the Courtyard
As the sun begins to set, gather in the courtyard for a nourishing plant-based dinner with a glass or two of local wine.
Day 3
Breakfast
Morning Yoga
Ease into the morning with an uplifting practice led by Fiona. Expect fluid movement, gentle strength-building and plenty of breathwork to set the tone for a calm, energising day ahead.
Lunch
Gather for a vibrant lunch made with seasonal ingredients. Colourful salads, hearty dishes, and fresh flavours enjoyed either indoors or out in the sunshine, depending on the mood of the day.
Afternoon Free Time
The afternoon is completely yours. Float between the pool and a good book, take a countryside walk, or simply curl up somewhere quiet for a well-earned rest. This is your space to reset in whatever way feels right.
Evening Yin / Yoga Nidra
As evening settles in, unwind with a soothing Yin session followed by deeply restorative Yoga Nidra. Slow stretches, long holds, and soft stillness invite both mind and body into complete relaxation.
Dinner in the Courtyard
End the day with another leisurely dinner in the courtyard. Candlelit tables, warm air, delicious dishes, and the easy conversations that come naturally here.
Day 4
Breakfast
Meditation + Vinyasa Yoga Flow
Move from stillness into a flowing Vinyasa session, guided by breath and gentle momentum. Fiona will lead you through a sequence that builds warmth, strength and focus, leaving you feeling refreshed and energised.
Lunch
Afternoon ‘Inversions’ Workshop
Spend the afternoon exploring inversions in a playful, supportive setting. Whether it’s your first time going upside down or you’re looking to refine your technique, Fiona will break things down step-by-step, offering hands-on guidance and plenty of encouragement.
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Start your final full day with a relaxed breakfast.
Meditation & Power Yoga Flow
Ease into stillness with a short meditation, then move into a dynamic Power Yoga flow that builds heat, strength, and confidence. Fiona will guide you through an uplifting session designed to leave you feeling energised and grounded.
Lunch
Free Afternoon / Local Exploration
The afternoon is yours to spend however you like. Stay by the pool with a book, wander into the countryside, or head out for one of our suggested local adventures – kayaking on the river, a Cognac tasting, wild swimming, or scenic walks through the area’s prettiest corners.
Last Dinner
Gather for a final dinner together, a long, relaxed evening of delicious food, candlelight and that lovely feeling of having fully unwound.
Day 6
Breakfast
Enjoy one last unhurried breakfast together shared in the morning calm. It’s a gentle moment to soak up the final bit of holiday atmosphere before heading home.
Check Out by 11am
Take your time packing up and saying your goodbyes. Check-out is by 11am, leaving you the rest of the day to travel onward feeling rested, reset, and restored.
Your tutor
Your instructor for the holiday is the wonderful Fiona Morris, a health-and-happiness advocate whose approach to yoga is relaxed and down to earth. Fiona first discovered yoga in Australia back in 2010, and was pleasantly surprised to discover not only a vast improvement to her physical health, but also to her inner well-being. It was this experience that set her on the path to sharing yoga with others.
She went on to complete her 200-hour teacher training at the Vikasa Yoga Academy in Koh Samui, which was a life-changing chapter that shaped her teaching philosophy today.
Fiona’s teaching is rooted in the belief that yoga is for everyone: all ages, all abilities, all levels of flexibility. Her classes are nurturing, inclusive, and filled with encouragement, with plenty of space to explore your own unique practice. She now teaches in studios, online, one-to-one, and at retreats across the UK and Europe.
“Fills a room with positive energy! So dedicated and hard-working! Watch this space, she will be a name to remember.”
Michelle
“Fi is an amazing yoga teacher. Her vibrant personality and passion for yoga shines through in all her classes. Fi makes yoga accessible for everyone no matter what level they’re at. Each class has an awesome relaxation talk-down at the end leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.”
Zoe
“All-inclusive yoga which is fun and relaxing at the same time! After every class of Fiona’s I feel completely recharged, refreshed and generally happier. She genuinely cares about her students, and it is clearly evident how much work she puts in behind the scenes to provide amazing classes. I can’t recommend enough!”
Helena
“Fi is a great yoga teacher! Starting as a complete beginner she’s helped me gain confidence and have fun with it, as well improve my posture, and get some much needed chill time.”
Josh
Accommodation
La Cour de Husson is nestled in the beautiful rolling fields and cognac vineyards of The Charente. Guests will stay in two newly renovated self-contained gîtes (holiday cottages). Please see the prices section for more details on room setup.
The Gardens
The Rooms
Meals
All your meals during the week are included in the price. You can expect delicious homemade freshly cooked plant-based food. Breakfasts feature sticky homemade cinnamon buns, layered yoghurt and compote pots, fresh fruit, spiced masala beans on toast, and much more. Take a look at the images below to get an idea of what will be on offer.
What our guests say
I went to La Cour de Husson for an art retreat they hosted. It was a wonderful experience! Jen and Nick were wonderful hosts! They were incredibly helpful during both the planning of the trip and during the retreat itself. All the meals they prepared were delicious! The gites were lovely and comfortable and quite frankly giving me interior design ideas (if I can somehow recreate the feeling of living in a cottage in the French countryside at home). Highly recommend it!
If you want to feel completely looked after and cared for, this is the place to be. From the very beginning, Jen and Nick could not have been more warm and welcoming, meaning we could truly relax and enjoy our escape to the stunning French countryside.
Everything about our stay was perfect. The interior is beautifully designed and well thought through. You can tell the hosts have poured their hearts into renovating the gîtes to an exemplary standard.
The food was absolutely exquisite – every meal featured a beautiful and generous selection of inventive dishes using fresh ingredients, many of which were sourced from the neighbouring area. So not only are Jen and Nick the friendliest hosts you could wish for, but they are incredibly talented in the kitchen too.
We spent much of our trip plotting our return – we can’t wait to come back with our families to show off this gem we are so pleased to have discovered.
La Cour de Husson is such a beautiful place to stay! I was there for an art retreat and absolutely loved my time there. The gites were very well renovated and very comfortable (I’d love to live there) and the public space and landscape was so beautiful and picturesque. As part of the retreat we got three meals each day and the food was absolutely incredible. Nick and Jen are the nicest people ever and they were amazing hosts. Plus, they have an adorable pup! I would absolutely stay again and recommend to anyone.
My stay at La Cour De Husson was a wonderful experience. Nick and Jen are great hosts, very helpful and friendly and was their adorable pup Betty.
The gites are a delight, tastefully decorated and full of charm. The vegan food they prepared for our stay (art retreat) was delicious. I am looking forward to returning soon.
Prices
● Limited to 9 places
● Payment plan available
Double Room
€1300 pp
€2600 per room based on 2 people sharing a double room
Yoga tuition
5 nights accommodation
Full board
Large double room
Shared bathroom
Must be booked for 2 people
Single Room
€1500
Have a double room to yourself
Yoga tuition
5 nights accommodation
Full board
Smaller double room
Shared bathroom
Twin Room
€1400 pp
€2800 per room based on 2 people sharing
Yoga tuition
5 nights accommodation
Full board
2 single beds, perfect for bringing a friend
En-suite bathroom
Must be booked for 2 people
Reserve your place
To give you the most flexibility, you can choose to either pay in full or a pay a deposit of €200pp now and the remainder in 2 installments*.
Please select from the options below on how you would like to pay.
*After the deposit, the 2 installments will be due on the 1st of March 2026 & 29th of May 2026 respectively. 50% of the remainder per installment.
FAQs
How do I get there?
Depending on where you’re traveling from you can fly into the following airports:
Poitiers – 50 minute drive
Limoges – 1 hour 20 minute drive
La Rochelle – 1 hour 45 minute drive
Bordeaux – 2 hours drive
If you are travelling by train our local main station is Angoulême (there are direct trains to Paris & Bordeaux from here)
You can pick up car hire from all of the airports and train stations as there is no public transport beyond these locations.
Travel to and from the retreat is not included and is the responsibility of the guest. We highly recommend hiring a car as we are in a very rural location and there are no Ubers or bolts, etc, and very few taxis.
We have arranged a special price with a local taxi for the retreat. He can fit in 4 people with cases for €200 each way from Limoges airport. This is a great option to share a journey with other guests. Spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact us to arrange.
Our address is: La Cour de Husson, 5 Route de Husson, 16140 Charmé, France
What do I have to bring with me?
We will provide yoga mats, relaxing eye masks, blankets, and blocks. If you require anything else, please feel free to bring that along. Please bring comfortable, yoga-appropriate clothing.
How do I get there?
Depending on where you’re traveling from you can fly into the following airports:
Poitiers – 50 minute drive
Limoges – 1 hour 20 minute drive
La Rochelle – 1 hour 45 minute drive
Bordeaux – 2 hours drive
If you are travelling by train our local main station is Angoulême (there are direct trains to Paris & Bordeaux from here)
You can pick up car hire from all of the airports and train stations as there is no public transport beyond these locations.
Travel to and from the retreat is not included and is the responsibility of the guest. We highly recommend hiring a car as we are in a very rural location and there are no Ubers or bolts, etc, and very few taxis.
We have arranged a special price with a local taxi for the retreat. He can fit in 4 people with cases for €200 each way from Limoges airport. This is a great option to share a journey with other guests. Spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact us to arrange.
Our address is: La Cour de Husson, 5 Route de Husson, 16140 Charmé, France
What do I have to bring with me?
We will provide yoga mats, relaxing eye masks, blankets, and blocks. If you require anything else, please feel free to bring that along. Please bring comfortable, yoga-appropriate clothing.
At La Cour de Husson you’ll find everything you could wish for—and much more. Hosts Jen and Nick are not only highly professional but also incredibly warm and attentive. From arrival to departure we were looked after in their stunning, eco-friendly estate. Natural materials are used throughout, the furniture is carefully chosen, the bedlinen is crisp cotton, and the mattresses are very comfortable.
The vegan food was delicious, made with top-quality ingredients and served in a beautiful, private setting. On warm evenings dinner was served outdoors beneath a sky full of stars. We attended an art retreat led by the renowned artist Carne Griffith, held in an open barn set in the expansive garden beside the swimming pool.
The surrounding countryside is wonderfully peaceful—perfect for a restful night’s sleep—and during the day you can enjoy long walks through the sunflower fields. I highly recommend La Cour de Husson for an exceptional stay. We plan to return soon.
Thank you, Jen and Nick, for a truly memorable experience!
The gites are a delight, tastefully decorated and full of charm. The vegan and gluten free food they prepared for our stay (art retreat) was delicious. I am looking forward to returning soon.
I have not had the opportunity to stay with them but the friendly and honest reactions in our communications for sure makes me even more see the Cour de Husson with my own eyes.
Everything about our stay was perfect. The interior is beautifully designed and well thought through. The bedrooms and communal areas are modern without sacrificing a homely feeling. You can tell the hosts have poured their hearts into renovating the gîtes to an exemplary standard.
The rest of the property is equally stunning, with a lovely pool area as well as a cosy covered area lit by fairy lights.
The food was absolutely exquisite - every meal featured a beautiful and generous selection of inventive dishes using fresh ingredients, many of which were sourced from the neighbouring area. So not only are Jen and Nick the friendliest hosts you could wish for, but they are incredibly talented in the kitchen too.
We spent much of our trip plotting our return - we can't wait to come back with our families to show off this gem we are so pleased to have discovered.
home, days spent by the pool, epic scenery, even the weather was perfect. And homemade vegan ice cream, come on! Jen and Nick are super hosts and went above and beyond to help us have the best, most relaxed time. We are vegan gîte converts now and we're already counting the days until we return. Merci pour tout!
The grounds and house is absolutely stunning, with a huge garden, great pool, BBQ etc and set in lovely fields. Very quiet, relaxing area but with plenty to do nearby. The hosts are super nice and accommodating. The vegan breakfast was a highlight also.
Loved our stay there and would certainly come again.
I was personally after a trip where I was able to switch off and relax, but also be able to explore a bit of this fairytale part of France - and this stay really delivered! We were able to find real peace chilling out in the gîte, but also enjoyed fun days out cognac tasting, exploring local towns, eating cake in local villages, going for evening walks through the fields and even visited some historical sites and museums (thanks to Jen & Nick's amazing recommendations!) I honestly barely had to use my brain the whole time - and had no idea how much I needed that!
I cannot recommend La Cour de Husson enough - and can't thank Jen & Nick enough for being such brilliant hosts. We will absolutely be back!
Thank you for the best stay- we will 100% be returning!
Although Jen & Nick were around if needed it was such a private little haven, honestly I could have just stayed there the whole time and been extremely happy! I read on my private terrace for hours with a beautiful local wine that my lovely hosts suggested I try. However, there are some lovely places to see nearby and there is a book of things you can do too in the gite which I found really handy.
The vegan breakfast was also divine!! It was so delicious, among other things I tried Jens vegan cinnamon buns. For all my fellow vegans out there, just come for those alone! Next time I also want to try the vegan picnic hamper that you can organise via the hosts too.
Without a doubt I will definitely be coming back here again. I felt so comfortable and at home, and there is still so much I would like to do. I genuinely feel like I had a luxury break away from the madness of London.
Thank you so much to Jen & Nick, I hope to see you again next year!!
The surroundings are beautiful and lovely towns and villages to go to.
Jen and Nick made our holiday unforgettable, for so many reasons. And we also love the vegan life.
We hope to visit them again and enjoy everything they have to offer.
And the swimming pool is the best we had in years.
Nick & Jane are high-quality hosts who go out of their way to offer you a very high standard of stay (special mention for vegans, who will appreciate the efforts of adapted breakfasts).
The lodgings are extremely comfortable, perfectly equipped, and decorated with great taste, in a rustic and modern mix which totally preserves the authenticity of the atmosphere.
The place is in a hamlet which adjoins a medieval village with many shops (including a very practical grocery store / tobacconist), and 10 minutes from a town which offers all amenities.
The ideal place to visit a region that never ceases to surprise us, for its tranquility, its immediate nature, its historical heritage and even its proximity to the ocean!
Thanks again !
Nestled between cognac vines and sunflower fields is a beautiful relaxing place. La Cour de Hudson. Our hosts welcomed us with a delicious vegan dinner and couldn’t have been more welcoming.
The gite is surrounded by local markets and farm shops. A treasure trove for a foodie like me.
The accommodation itself is sparkling; beautifully decorated and every night was like sleeping in cotton wool. We couldn’t have asked for more than an everyday refreshing swim in the clear blue pool before drinks in the courtyard.
Nick and Jen were perfect hosts and knew best recommendations.
I’ll definitely be returning !
Nic and Jen went above and beyond to make our stay perfect !
Will definitely be returning
The Gite is stylish, tasteful, and simple yet chic, with every convenience. I even had my own private little courtyard - perfect for coffee and croissant in the mornings after a sublime morning dip in the crescent shaped pool!
The wonderfully comfortable beds with gorgeous crisp, white linen ensured a great nights sleep in this haven of peace and tranquility.
Jen and Nick are lovely: perfect hosts, discrete yet on hand when needed. They have done an amazing job of bringing this wonderful old building back to life.
Thank you for a really enjoyable stay!
Top tip: try the delicious vegan breakfast served in the courtyard - I'm now a convert to vegan cuisine.
What we all loved about staying here is that it felt like no detail was left unnoticed. The gite had everything we needed and was decorated so tastefully-it's the perfect combo of feeling "homey" and also like a hotel. There were fresh flowers and a great welcoming basket of snacks (chocolate, chips, Lotus cookies, cake), all excellent quality, when we arrived. Then we had beautiful breakfast spreads every morning -fresh baguettes, homemade cinnamon rolls, overnight oats, preserves, orange juice, chia yogurt cups, homemade granola-a different combo of the above, each day. They had coffee and tea and options for all: French press, espresso maker, and Italian coffee maker, and non dairy milk. All of it was tasty and we really looked forward to the breakfast every morning.
The rooms are spacious with cute decor and we had plenty of space. We loved the big tub in one of the bathrooms (and plenty of hot water for baths!!!!), and the aromatherapy soap was a nice touch:)
The setting doesn't get more beautiful. It overlooks the countryside, and there is a ton of outdoor space. There's an area to barbecue, including a full-sized grill and table. There's an area to hangout on the hammock and read a book. There's an area for lounging at the beautiful, clear blue pool. It's all so peaceful and picturesque. It's a dream switch up for us city people-all the amenities but in nature!
Jen and Nick, the owners were the most hospitable and gracious, hosts. They left no stone unturned inside the gite and with the meals. They also were super helpful with info and recommendations on what to do in the area, where to eat, and just made us feel at home and comfortable. We went to a local cake and flower shop that they recommended as well as a Cognac tour, about 45 minutes away and enjoyed both. We loved staying here and plan to come back whenever we next visit France.
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