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Come immerse yourself in Medieval French splendor at the Festival de Fruits happening at a chateau in the sunny and warm Southwest of France.

 

July 2-8 at Chateau Espanel

You’ll experience the region said to have the friendliest French people, surrounded by luscious summer fruits and agricultural, cultural, and historic richness. You’ll indulge in fruits on site at the chateau, with health and wellness activities, and will attend lively local farmer’s markets and arts festivals in surrounding towns, explore historic cities, hike, and swim in nature reserves,

 

​You’ll explore:

• The delightful pink city (pink for the stone used in architecture) arts town of Montauban, birthplace of painter Ingres, and have a juice at the Place Nationale surrounded by stunning architecture, boutiques, and restaurants, with a water mirror in the center

• The pink city of Toulouse, where you can experience casual Mediterranean culture, explore the historic center, shop local and international boutiques, and take a Salsa class and dance the night away

• Nearby nature reserves

• Leisurely strolls, swimming, and picnic at the nearby lake

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Activities on site at Chateau Espanel (from July 2-7th):

• Fitness

• Aerial arts

• Acroyoga

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Sound n Scent Bath (sound bath + aromatherapy)

• Reiki

• Art manifestations

• Food prep class

• Sophrologie, a mind-body modality combining movement, visualization, and breathing, and blends Western neuroscience with Eastern practices of yoga and meditation

 

July 8-13 in Paris

Then you’ll head up by comfortable, air-conditioned train to Paris, where you’ll have a hidden tour of Paris, visit iconic monuments, neighborhoods, and museums, and dine in delightful, gourmet vegan restaurants. One night you’ll have the opportunity to do karaoke in a lively bar in the Montmartre area, L’Epoque.

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You'll explore:

• ​The Louvre museum

• The Rue de Rivoli

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Champs Elysees

• The Marais (trendy historic quarter)

• The hipster 11th arrondissement (district), with lots of vegan restaurants

• Hidden gems of the 18th arrondissement

 

Depart on the 13th

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Price per person: 

What is included:

• Accommodations at the chateau and in Paris

• The train ticket to Paris

• Fruit buffets and supply of fruit for breakfast and snacks on a daily basis + salads

• All classes and activities on site at the chateau

• Group pick-up from Toulouse airport and transport to chateau

• Transportation to activities while at the chateau

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What is not included:

• Metro tickets in Paris

• Activities not at chateau

• Transportation to Paris airport at the end of the retreat

• Any meals in restaurants

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Prices (until June 1st, 2026. Afterwards, prices go up by 5%)

A private room: $2,720

A shared room ( per person): $2,120

Sleeping in a large room with others: $1,640

Sleeping in a large room with rental of sleeping bag + bedroll + pillow: $1,720

Outdoor camping with your own tent/bedding: $1,610

Outdoor camping renting a tent from us: rental fee of 200 for tent + bedding + bed roll: $1,810

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*Discount available for someone to photograph event and update social media 

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**Activities are subject to change

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To purchase tickets:

Venmo: @Vanessa-Marsot

Zelle: 818-383-5998

PayPal: vmarsot@gmail.com