Travel with us
What is included?
I have always dreamed of creating a yoga retreat that combines yoga and nature and sharing the benefits of these two passions that have changed my life. After sixteen years in the United States, my return to my roots in the Ubaye Valley in 2021 gave wings to my dream. In 2023, I created my first yoga retreat in the magic of the French Alps. And the second edition in 2024. For 2026 the destination is Provence.
Provence, especially the village of Moustiers Saint-Marie and its surroundings, hold a special place in my heart. It's where I grew up and began my adult life. Moustiers is my mother's village, where she and her two sisters were born, and where they lived most of their lives.
Moustiers resembles a life-size nativity scene. The village nestles against the cliffs, with its river running through it. The small town of Moustiers was founded in the 5th century by a colony of monks. It evolved over the centuries, becoming one of the most beautiful villages in France in the 1980s. The village is also labeled "Villages and Cities of Character" for its historical, architectural, and cultural heritage. The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and its tufa bell tower, considered one of the most beautiful in Provence, have been listed as a Historic Monument since 1913. As has the chapel of Our Lady of Beauvoir, nestled between two rocky peaks, it was listed in 1921.
Almost the entire center of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie can be explored on foot. Stroll through typically Provençal streets, colorful facades, fountains, and wash houses captivate with their authentic charm. Looking up, you can glimpse the star suspended between the cliffs, a mystical symbol of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
The Verdon Gorges National Park offers a landscape of contrasts between plateaus, vertiginous gorges, majestic lakes, and winding rivers. The Valensole Plateau captivates the world with its vast lavender fields and truffle oaks.
Lake Sainte Croix du Verdon, with its incomparable turquoise waters, is enchanting. The fourth largest artificial reservoir in France, the immense and colorful landscape, like a Cézanne painting, reveals magical places.
The Verdon Gorges is the largest canyon in Europe. Carved by the Verdon River, these impressive gorges reach up to 750 meters deep and are divided into several unique zones, each offering breathtaking landscapes, including the famous Point Sublime.
Prepare yourself for an authentic and enriching yoga retreat in Provence. Anne Yoga's daily classes will open your mind and heart so you can fully receive and absorb the beauty and wonders of this Verdon region.
My intention is to enable everyone to progress on the path to well-being, to reconnect with a warm, tender, and positive inner dialogue. I have enthusiastically created a yoga retreat that offers you the opportunity to discover new horizons, moments of sharing and discovery, a "bath" of light that will illuminate your body and mind and give your heart a new lease on life.
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Round trip transportation between Marseille Provence airport and the Monastery de Segries, Moustiers St Marie.
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Accommodation at the Monastery de Segries, bed and breakfast, 2 to 4 people per room, breakfast included, and dinner included. Hotel at Marseille provence airport the night before departure (Breakfast not included)
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Daily yoga, sometimes twice a day, discussions on well-being and the practice of yoga, Guided visit of the village of Moustiers St Marie, tour of the Gorges du Verdon, Tour of the lacke of Sainte Croix, pedal boat to visit the gorges entrance.
Not Included :
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Air fare costs are not included. We can help you with your booking and put you in touch with a travel agency who will listen to your need and guide you for a great experience.
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Travel insurance – Highly recommended.
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Additional meals – Breakfast, meals and drinks at the airport hotel.
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Additional fees for single room
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Services or excursions not listed in the package
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Alcohol is not included but may be purchased individually at the hotel.
The Services We Offer
Hôtel
Le Monastère de Ségriès, Guest Rooms in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France
All rooms are designed for double, triple, or quadruple occupancy.
Your room category will be assigned upon payment of the deposit (first come, first served). If you wish to share a room with a specific person, please inform us at the time of deposit payment for both travelers. An additional fee will apply if you prefer a single room.
If you are traveling alone, you will be assigned a room with another participant from our group. Single beds will be provided for each person, unless a couple requests a double bed.
Vols
We recommend booking your flight quickly. It is important to arrive at Marseille Airport before 1:00 PM. Anne offers only one shuttle between Marseille and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and all participants must be present.
Navette
Anne will be waiting for you upon your arrival with a private shuttle and a vehicle to transport you to your accommodation at the hotel (approximately a 2-hour drive to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie).
At the end of the retreat, you will be taken back to the airport the day before your departure to Marseille in order to catch your early morning flight. The hotel accommodation before departure is included in the package price.
Repas
Daily breakfast will be provided at the hotel (cost included in the package). We will have the opportunity to visit local markets to buy picnic lunches and dine in local restaurants in the evenings on days when meals are not provided (cost not included).
Example Itinerary
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10/3 arrival Marseille Airport France - Private Transfer to L'Escale en Ubaye in Barcelonnette
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10/ 4 Yoga retreat begins. Morning and evening yoga. Barcelonnette tour with morning market -free afternoon -Dinner provided
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10/5 Morning and evening yoga, small hike - Dinner provided.
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10/6 Morning and afternoon yoga. Bike tour of the villages. Picnic lunch provided. Dinner out (not provided)
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10/7 Drive to Italy to tour the market. Evening yoga session. Dinner provided.
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10/8 Morning and evening yoga. Hike in the Haute Ubaye Valley - Visit of the Potier Alpin workshop - Picnic lunch provided. Dinner provided
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10/9 Morning and evening yoga. Time in Barcelonnette, Dinner out (not provided).
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10/10 Morning yoga. Depart for Marseilles Airport. Overnight Airport hotel. Breakfast and Dinner not provided
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10/11 Departure to the US or other destination.
Sunday, September 6
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1:00 p.m. must arrive to marseille airport, for pickup by anne in shuttle bus, drive to moustiers st marie - 2hrs drive
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3 p.m. arrive to monastère de ségriès - refreshments provided
6 p.m. program presentation
7:00 p.m. dinner provided
Monday 7
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7:30 a.m. yoga
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8:45 a.m. breakfast
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10:00 a.m. guided visit moustiers st marie, walk to the chapel
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lunch on your own at one of the few restaurants in the village
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3:00 p.m. drive back to the monastère
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5:00 p.m. gentle yoga – pranayama – meditation
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7:00 p.m. dinner provided
Tuesday 8
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7:30 a.m. yoga
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8:45 a.m. breakfast
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10:00 a.m. lac de st croix – canyon entrance with pedal boat
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lunch / picnic ????
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5:00 p.m. gentle yoga – pranayama – meditation
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7:00 p.m. dinner provided
Wednesday 9
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7:30 a.m. yoga
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8:45 a.m. breakfast
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10:00 a.m. tour of the lac de st croix villages
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12:30 p.m. lunch ????
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5:00 p.m. cooking class with a chef
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7:00 p.m. dinner provided
Thursday 10
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7:30 a.m. yoga
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8:45 a.m. breakfast
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9:30 a.m. – tour verdon canyon
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12:30 p.m. lunch provided
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5:00 p.m. gentle yoga – pranayama – meditation
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7:00 p.m. dinner provided
Saturday 12
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7:30 a.m. yoga
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8:45 a.m. breakfast
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10:00 a.m. market in riez village
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12:00 p.m. depart to hotel near marseille airport
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hilton garden inn marseille (sunday breakfast at the hotel is not provided)
Friday 11
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7:30 a.m. yoga
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8:45 a.m. breakfast
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10:00 a.m. walk to the olive trees moustiers st marie
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lunch on your own at one of the few restaurants in the village
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2:30 p.m. back to the monastère
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5:00 p.m. gentle yoga – pranayama – meditation
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7:00 p.m. farewell dinner provided
Sunday 13
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departure
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flight departures
Travel with us
What is included?
I have always dreamed of creating a yoga retreat that combines yoga and nature and sharing the benefits of these two passions that have changed my life. After sixteen years in the United States, my return to my roots in the Ubaye Valley in 2021 gave wings to my dream. In 2023, I created my first yoga retreat in the magic of the French Alps. This year I’m offering the third edition of a wonderful personal adventure. My intention is to allow everyone to progress on the path of well-being, to renew a warm, tender and positive inner dialogue.
With enthusiasm I have created a yoga retreat that gives you the opportunity to discover new horizons, moments of sharing and discovery, a "bath" of light that will illuminate your body and mind and give your heart a new boost.
I added an extra day this year. Arrival at Barcelonnette is scheduled for Friday, so that you can discover the city of Barcelonnette and its Saturday morning market, as well relax after what can be a long trip.
This retreat is open to all. If you wish to share this experience with someone who is not familiar with yoga and prefers not to participate in this activity, a price reduction will be offered. Contact me for the details.
The language spoken during the retreat is English, especially the yoga classes. French remains my birth language!
Included :
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Round trip transportation between Marseille Provence airport and the hotel in Barcelonnette
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Accommodation at L'Escale en Ubaye bed and breakfast, 2 to 4 people per room, breakfast included.
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Daily yoga, sometimes twice a day, discussions on well-being and the practice of yoga, hiking, bike tour with Ubaye Riding VTT, visit to the Atelier du Potier Alpin in Saint Paul sur Ubaye, guided tour of Barcelonnette, market visits in Cuneo Italy, some lunches/dinners, and much more!
Not Included :
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Air fare costs are not included. We can help you with your booking and put you in touch with a travel agency who will listen to your need and guide you for a great experience.
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Travel insurance
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Additional meals
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Services or excursions not listed in the package
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Alcohol is not included but may be purchased individually at the hotel.
Price
The total price is $2750 per person, including accommodation, meals, excursions, yoga classes, and tourist taxes. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance will be due no later than June 15, 2025.
Flight costs are not included.
Notes
This retreat will be a special offering for only l6 participants, first come first served, once the non-refundable 500 $ deposit is made.
We will accept a waiting list for up to 9 more participants if there should be any cancelations.
Special Notes
Special note from Anne :
The French Alps are majestic, a preserved and respected nature.
Clean air invites deep breathing which helps physical and mental well being.
In October the trees take on their autumnal color and warm the soul.
If you need to recharge your batteries, to rejuvenate yourself, to communicate with your inner self and your body, to step aside of your busy routine; l invite you to spend a week of Yoga in the mountains with me, to discover the French spirit and enjoy a day trip to Italy.
This trip was amazing, and I truly appreciated the all week, thank you for a beautiful and wonderful adventure !
Jenna K
Everything about the trip to Ubaye Valley was amazing. The yoga above all, of course, the camaraderie, the hiking, oh and especially the biking in the mountains and the day in Italy. The whole trip was one of the highlights of my life.
Sue R
A true great week in the French Alps with you Anne. So many memories and of course much Love, happiness and peace.
Tracy B
Anne your gentle, calming presence made me feel like I known you and trusted you forever. Thank you for warmly welcoming me, you shown me how spiritual and fulfilling a yoga practice can be.
Jessica K