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Number 2 in a 20 Part Series : Focus on Brittany

by Lisa LaCount | Feb 6, 2020 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Chateaux Weddings, De Stress, French Food, Living in France, Living the dream

Brittany conjures up images in your mind of wild coastline similar to parts of Cornwall and if this is the landscape you seek you will not be disappointed. The image is of Château de La Roche Goyon in the Bay of St Malo (the Château is open to the public visitor...

Wellness & Yoga Retreat Chateau de la Rongere Jun 20-27

by Lisa LaCount | Jan 5, 2020 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Escape to the Chateau, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Special Events, Yoga Holidays

2020 is the decade where tourists of all ages are no longer opting for “adrenaline thrill seeking” holidays but instead they are desperately looking for respite from the whirlwind of their everyday lives. In this day and age, we are all taking an active role in...

The Château Sisters of Mas de Pradié

by Lisa LaCount | Dec 13, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, DIY, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Event, French chic, French Food, Living in France, Living the dream, Painting Holidays, Reatreat, Special Events, The Chateau Experience, Weddings

The Petit Château (beautifully coined by the 3 sisters who own it) of Mas de Pradié has been featured on Escape to the Château DIY. It is located in the beautiful Aveyron region of the Midi Pyrenees which boasts 10 of France’s “Plus Beaux Villages” (Most...

Yoga is NOT Just for Women

by Lisa LaCount | Sep 20, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Aqua Yoga, Chateau, De Stress, Diet, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays

Why are the majority of yoga class attendees women when most of the ancient yogis who formulated yoga were men?! The benefits of gentle yoga can be enjoyed by both men and women: Reduces stress – Life in the current day can cause significant stress. Studies have...

Châteaux Escapes Coming October 2019

by Lisa LaCount | Jul 3, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Aqua Yoga, Chateau, De Stress, Sound Therapy

Who hasn’t dreamed of living in or visiting a French Château? The word “château” in itself conjures up images of Marie Antoinette, chandeliers, manicured grounds and the world famous Château of Versailles. Thanks to the interest which has been created by the...

Ring My Chimes!

by Lisa LaCount | Jun 25, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Reatreat, Sound Therapy

Ever heard the melodic, hypnotic sounds of wind chimes on a windy day? Closing your eyes and focusing on their sound is very relaxing. And relaxation is a natural antidote to stress. When we’re awake our brain is in the Beta state of consciousness (12 – 30HZ); our...