Fireside Living in French
A slow, fireside French retreat for beginners, especially A1–A2 learners. Practise useful language in guided workshops, then try it at the market, a brocante, a restaurant and in everyday encounters, with time to rest, repeat and enjoy winter at Château de Borie.
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The Spring Atelier
Three days in the cottage studio at Château de Borie — six artists, spring in the south of France. All levels welcome; no experience required.
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Writing Your Unexpected Life
A five-day memoir retreat for women who have lived something worth telling — finding the real shape of your story, one morning at a time.
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The Summer Atelier
Three days in the cottage studio at Château de Borie — six artists, summer in the south of France. All levels welcome; no experience required.
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Living in French
Spend a week experiencing France from the inside while building the confidence to actually use your French. Learn through markets, meals, village life and everyday encounters — with plenty of encouragement to speak, make mistakes and enjoy the language along the way.
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The Château Portraits
A week of extraordinary portraits at Château de Borie with photographer Autumn Luciano — painterly, romantic, a little fantastical. No photography experience needed; you're in front of the camera, not behind it. Styling, candlelight dinners in costume, and a full Château de Borie retreat built around your sessions.
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The Knitting Salon
Four nights of knitting with designer and teacher Julie Dubreux. Explore brioche stitch and colourwork on the Château Sampler, with a kit of French merino included. Intermediate to advanced, for no more than ten guests.
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