--- title: Retreats - Autumn Grands causses description: Join our Autumn Retreat in Les Grands Causses to nourish your body, strengthen your wellness, and reconnect with nature through Pilates, cooking, and breathtaking canoe adventures. --- [![Logo-v2white](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Logo-v2white.png?width=130&height=60&name=Logo-v2white.png)](https://eclore-retreats.com?hsLang=en) - RETREATS ## 4 seasons, 4 Paths to Recharge and Grow Curated retreats for ambitious individuals—each season offers a distinct opportunity to pause, refocus, and evolve. Spring to reset, Summer to thrive, Autumn to realign, and Winter to deeply restore. ### [Spring Awaken and renew with fresh energy and new beginnings.](https://eclore-retreats.com/retreats-spring?hsLang=en) ### [Summer Embrace vitality, joy and expansive growth](https://eclore-retreats.com/retreats-spring1?hsLang=en) ### Autumn Reflect, release and find balance in change. ### Winter Rest, restore, and reconnect with what matters most. - [ABOUT US](https://eclore-retreats.com/about-us?hsLang=en) [CONTACT US](https://eclore-retreats.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) # Autumn Retreat ## LES GRANDS CAUSSES UNESCO World Heritage site ## *22-26 September 2027* Scroll down ### “Autumn is the hush before winter, a quiet space where everything feels gently alive and still.” - Rainer Maria Rilke ## Your home for a few days... ![Aerial view of the estate in Les Grands Causses](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/DJI_0666.jpg?width=2000&height=1174&name=DJI_0666.jpg) ![Living room with fireplace under the stone vault](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/CPardo-Almieres_000.jpg?width=1838&height=1223&name=CPardo-Almieres_000.jpg) ![The villa and its arched window](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/IMG_3517.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_3517.jpeg) ![Pilates room overlooking the estate](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/IMG_7528.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_7528.jpeg) ![Stone courtyard of the estate](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/_31A7366.jpg?width=1920&height=1280&name=_31A7366.jpg) ![Morning mist on the terrace](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/568D065B-F753-4360-9290-798B41D887C3.jpg?width=1440&height=1080&name=568D065B-F753-4360-9290-798B41D887C3.jpg) ![Outdoor hot tub with canyon view](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/_31A7392.jpg?width=853&height=1280&name=_31A7392.jpg) ![Bedroom](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/CPardo-Almieres_036.jpg?width=1210&height=1542&name=CPardo-Almieres_036.jpg) ![The estate at dusk](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/DSC00053.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=DSC00053.jpg) ![Oak tree on the estate](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/CPardo-Almieres_160.jpg?width=1169&height=1390&name=CPardo-Almieres_160.jpg) ![WhatsApp Image 2026-10-16 at 11.15.21 (1)](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-16%20at%2011.15.21%20(1).jpeg?width=865&height=1280&name=WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-16%20at%2011.15.21%20(1).jpeg) ![The Tarn river from above](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/IMG_6026.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_6026.jpeg) ## Autumn Retreat in Les Grands Causses 22nd - 26th September 2027 DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE [VIEW ROOMS AND PRICING](https://eclore-retreats.com/retreats-autumn1/book-the-retreat?hsLang=en) #### Nutrition As the seasons shift, autumn calls for nourishing, wholesome food that supports warmth, balance and well-being. Eating with the season helps the body prepare for the cooler months ahead. All your meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) are prepared by our private chef, using the finest locally sourced autumn ingredients. Expect rich, comforting, flavourful dishes that bring a true taste of the season to your table. ![IMG-20250131-WA0003](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG-20250131-WA0003.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=IMG-20250131-WA0003.jpg "IMG-20250131-WA0003") ![Design sans titre (11)-1](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design%20sans%20titre%20(11)-1.png?width=910&height=617&name=Design%20sans%20titre%20(11)-1.png "Design sans titre (11)-1") #### Pilates Our daily Pilates sessions are designed around women's health and grounded in science. Led by Gemma Pearson, an expert in osteoporosis and bone health, each class uses controlled, progressive movement to build core strength, pelvic-floor awareness, posture, balance and mobility. Beyond the mat, you will leave with practical, evidence-based tools for everyday life: how to breathe, move and rest in ways that support your strength, your bones and your stress levels. The aim is simple: to help you feel stronger, steadier and more confident long after the retreat. #### Food workshop Join our private chef for a hands-on cooking class devoted to the flavours of autumn. Learn to prepare seasonal, locally sourced dishes and discover the techniques behind them. You will leave with simple ideas and inspiration to bring nourishing, seasonal cooking into your own kitchen. ![Casual Hands Preparing Vegetables](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Casual%20Hands%20Preparing%20Vegetables.png?width=1536&height=1024&name=Casual%20Hands%20Preparing%20Vegetables.png "Casual Hands Preparing Vegetables") ![Capture d’écran 2026-10-20 à 10.49.44](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Capture%20d%E2%80%99%C3%A9cran%202026-10-20%20%C3%A0%2010.49.44.png?width=656&height=702&name=Capture%20d%E2%80%99%C3%A9cran%202026-10-20%20%C3%A0%2010.49.44.png "Capture d’écran 2026-10-20 à 10.49.44") #### Canoe descent & estate tour **The Tarn by canoe.** Slip onto the water and let the current carry you through the Gorges du Tarn. Sheer cliffs rise on either side, the river glows green beneath you, and the only sound is the paddle. It is the Les Grands Causses at its most breathtaking, seen from the heart of the canyon. **The estate, through its owners' eyes.** On another day, step behind the scenes of the UNESCO World Heritage site you call home. The owners will walk you through the estate and its protected Natura 2000 park, sharing the stories and the secrets only they know. ## Your pilates instructor #### GEMMA PEARSON Co-founder of “Éclore - Wellness retreats”, Gemma is a former professional dancer and has been teaching Pilates for the past 5 years, trained by Pilates Elite Alan Herdman. She has advanced training in rehabilitation, specialising exclusively in osteoporosis. She also works in collaboration with the London Osteoporosis Clinic and is an ambassador for the Global Osteoporosis Foundation. Her mission is to help women feel strong, grounded, and confident in their everyday lives through movement that supports real bone health. ![eclore-pilates-03-2026 (381)\_websize](https://eclore-retreats.com/hubfs/eclore-pilates-03-2026%20(381)_websize.jpg) ## All the retreat details #### What's included ? - 4-night accommodation in a private estate, UNESCO World Heritage site - Daily Pilates sessions with expert Gemma Pearson - All meals - savor delicious, locally-sourced meals prepared by our private chef (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) - Free time to relax, and exclusive use of a luxurious villa - Canoe discovery of the Tarn - A cooking class with our chef - Visit of the estate and its Natura 2000 park - Daily access to the spa (3 hours / day) and outdoor hot tub - Gift bag - thoughtfully curated #### Not included - Flights to/from Montpellier or Rodez airport - Visas - Travel insurance - Airport transfers to/from the estate (transfers can be arranged on request) - Alcoholic and other additional beverages - Extra activities outside of the itinerary - Gratuities BOOK THE RETREAT ## Do you have questions about this retreat ? ## Some more teasing just for you... ![Spa and relaxation area](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/CPardo-Almieres_167.jpg?width=2019&height=1279&name=CPardo-Almieres_167.jpg) ![Kitchen and dining area](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/_31A3713-HDR.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=_31A3713-HDR.jpg) ![Woman sitting on a rock above the Tarn gorges](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/DSC07708_4.jpg?width=1368&height=2048&name=DSC07708_4.jpg) ![Sunrise above the clouds over the canyon](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/79D4430D-1D02-421C-9109-7F3F408C36B7.jpg?width=1440&height=1080&name=79D4430D-1D02-421C-9109-7F3F408C36B7.jpg) ![Bathroom with freestanding bathtub](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/CPardo-Almieres_103.jpg?width=1633&height=1269&name=CPardo-Almieres_103.jpg) ![Mist over the cliffs of the Tarn gorges](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/_31A3537.jpg?width=1365&height=2048&name=_31A3537.jpg) ![Stone-walled interior of the estate](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALMIERES%20RETREATS/CPardo-Almieres_068.jpg?width=1286&height=1856&name=CPardo-Almieres_068.jpg) [![Logo-v2brown](https://eclore-retreats.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/Logo-v2brown.png?width=130&height=60&name=Logo-v2brown.png)](https://eclore-retreats.com?hsLang=en) © 2025 *Éclore* SARL All rights reserved ### Useful links - [FAQ](https://eclore-retreats.com/faq?hsLang=en) - [Legal Notice](https://eclore-retreats.com/legal-notice?hsLang=en) - [Terms and Conditions](https://eclore-retreats.com/terms-and-conditions?hsLang=en) - [Privacy Policy](https://eclore-retreats.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) ### Stay Balanced, Stay Connected