Experience France
Bring friends, hike, walk, cook, paint in a region known throughout Europe for its hiking and spectacular scenery.
A French Country Arts and Hiking Retreat
Nestled in pristine countryside renowned for its stunning vistas, this spacious villa is the perfect site for our arts and nature program. Chose to cook or paint, hike, enjoy fabulous meals, visit monasteries and farms for a true rural France experience.
Refresh and Rejuvenate in the South of France
Discover what inspires you. Paint, cook, take long walks or hike along breathtaking trails. Rejuvenate and refresh your body and mind.
Accommodations in the Villa, Sahorre
A spacious rural villa with spectacular views of the Canigou.
- First floor: 5 en-suite double bed bedrooms, two ensuite twins
- Second floor: two en-suite double bed bedrooms , one twin
- Stunning gardens
- Lap pool (till mid September)
- Full Kitchen
Accommodations in the Stone Gite, Vernet les Bains
A charming, immaculately renovated stone gite with mountain views.
- 2-story, 2 bedroom s (one twin)
- Full kitchen
- Gorgeous gardens
- Heated pool
The tiny village of Py in southern France's Pyrenees mountains
Nature and The Arts
Learn Regional Cooking and/or Watercolor Painting in our Workshops (See our Home Page)
Hike Specatacular Scenery
If you love being close to nature, see below for our scenic treks (beginner to moderate).
Discover Rural Life
Explore tiny villages, visit the farms that supply the produce for your meals. Experience French country life as it once was and still is.
Come with friends for a big discount!
Cooking `workshop
In the heart of Le Parc Naturel des Pyrénées-Catalan
Melodia del Canigou lodging
Cascades, Vernet les Bains
Monastery St Martin del Canigou
Countryside rambles
The Villa lodging
Gourmet meals
Charming cafes
Share Adventures and Meals
Enjoy the "Other" South of France
St Etienne, Sahorre
photo courtesy Jack Ma