This year Maddie Bernstein and Dana fesjian will be leading a yoga and pilates retreat in Brignoles, FranCE from August 1-8, 2026!

It will be a fun, relaxing, restorative, energizing 8 days of pilates, yoga, and exploration. We will be staying in a beautiful Provencial home in the historic town of Brignoles.

Brignoles is a welcoming Provençal town nestled among vineyards and olive groves in southern France. Its historic center features charming stone lanes, lively markets, and centuries-old landmarks, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation aka this retreat!! We will be embraces by a warm local community and a rich tradition of celebrating regional foods, wine, and cultural festivals.​

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Var region, Brignoles offers an inspiring escape for us. Enjoy twice daily classes in the tranquil garden of our villa, savor the flavors of local produce, and spend restorative moments outdoors. This idyllic town promises an authentic French retreat, blending wellness, culture, and the peaceful rhythms of Provence. EEK WERE SO EXCITED!!!

All details and pricing information is below, including how to sign up!

What’s Included

• Accommodation

• Daily Breakfast

• 14 Yoga or Pilates Classes (classes will alternate!)

• 4 Group Dinners

• 2 Group Day Activities

What to Bring

(we will provide more specifics depending on the planned excursions closer to the retreat dates!)

• Yoga mat and props or prop like things! (if you don't have props we will be creative!)

• Anything you would bring if going on a holiday in the south of france! We will be wearing yoga clothes and linen the whole time.

Travel Tips

Depending on where in the world you're coming from, there are options! This year, the retreat is during August, which means height of European summer - book your flights early. 😍

We recommend renting a car so you have the most flexibility to get around to all the beautiful mountains and hikes nearby Rauris. Bring a friend, rent a car, and let’s go do yoga on top of the mountains!!

How to get there

• By plane: If you’re traveling within Europe, the closest airport is Marseille (MRS). From the airport you can rent a car, grab a taxi or uber to Brignoles. It’s 1 hour away. If you’re traveling from the US, you can fly direct to Nice or Paris. From Nice, it’s a 1.5 hour drive so you could also rent a car, grab a taxi or uber. From Paris, you can take the train to Aix-en-Provence and rent a car, grab a taxi or uber from there. Aix-en-Provence is 45 minutes from Brignoles.

• By car: From wherever you are, you can drive to Brignoles!

Keep reading for more Pricing Details and sign up form below!!!