# Retreats & Residencies > Writing residencies, yoga retreats, wellness stays in a 4★ château in the Centre-Val de Loire, near Fontevraud, Saumur and Chinon. Page : https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/celebrate/retraites-et-residences Autres langues : fr https://www.chateaudecandes.com/fr/celebrer/retraites-et-residences.md · zh https://www.chateaudecandes.com/zh/celebrer/retraites-et-residences.md · es https://www.chateaudecandes.com/es/celebrer/retraites-et-residences.md · de https://www.chateaudecandes.com/de/celebrer/retraites-et-residences.md --- ![Retreats and residencies in the Loire Valley](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/images/Dome/Dome%20small.jpg) ## Retreats and residencies in the Loire Valley **An inspiring setting for the body and mind** The **Château de Candes**, halfway between Nantes and Paris, between Angers and Tours, offers you much more than just a place to stay. Whether you wish to organise or participate in a **sports retreat** or an **artistic residency**, the estate is designed to **nourish** both **body and mind**. With its **majestic spaces,** its **gardens conducive to meditation** and its **adapted facilities**, the Château is a true sanctuary... with a view over the Loire as a bonus. [discuss your project](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/contact) ![Artistic residencies](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/templates/yootheme/cache/4c/popof%20small-4cb99ff7.jpeg) #### Artistic residencies The Château de Candes is a **true source of inspiration** for artists in search of an extraordinary space. For several years, we have hosted **artist residencies in our Street Art Park,** where creators from around the world come to express their talent amidst nature. Our residencies offer artists the opportunity to escape the cities and immerse themselves in an environment conducive to reflection, creation, and experimentation. **With its over 12 acre natural park, accommodations, restaurant, and reception rooms,** the domain is the **ideal setting for large-scale artistic projects**. Whether it's painting, sculpture, performance, or visual art, every artist will find here a place conducive to expression. #### Sport and Meditation Retreats The Château de Candes is also a **place of rejuvenation** for those who are looking to reconnect with their body and mind. We organise **sporting retreats** designed to **combine wellness, fitness, and relaxation.** **Yoga, pilates, and fitness classes** are held **in our geodesic dome**, **in the heart of nature**, for groups or private sessions. **The Château Spa** complements this offer with its **heated pools, sauna, Nordic baths, and troglodyte massages,** perfect for recovery after physical activity. ![A natural setting for outdoor activities](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/templates/yootheme/cache/7a/Dome%20small-7a5b3180.jpeg) ![A natural setting for outdoor activities — photo 2](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/templates/yootheme/cache/f3/VItal%202%20bee-f326cbe8.jpeg) #### A natural setting for outdoor activities The **12 acre of the park**, bordered by the Loire à Vélo and the Route de Compostelle, offer endless possibilities for outdoor activities. You can organise or participate in **meditation sessions**, **nature walks**, on foot or by bike, or **team-building activities** while taking advantage of our **accommodation, dining, and wellness offers**. #### Bespoke support for professionals Whether you wish to **organise an artistic residency or a sports retreat**, our team is at your disposal to design a **customised programme** tailored to your needs and budget. We also offer a **catering service** with balanced and local menus, to nourish the body while stimulating the mind. ![Bespoke support for professionals](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/templates/yootheme/cache/10/P1126768-103d92a3.jpeg) #### Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how the Château de Candes can become the setting for your next creative and sporting adventures. [discuss your project](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/contact) ### Retreats and residencies at a glance Château de Candes Art & Spa hosts yoga retreats, wellness workshops and artist residencies in the Loire Valley: 5 hectares of parkland with spa, accommodation and catering on site, between Saumur and Chinon. Rooms and spacesThe geodesic Dôme (up to 20 participants: yoga, Pilates, workshops) and 5 hectares of parkland for outdoor sessions Accommodation26 places to stay on the estate, from château rooms to houses with a kitchen Spa and wellnessHeated pools, sauna, Nordic baths and troglodyte massages for recovery ArtArtist residencies hosted in the Street Art Parc since 2019 Languages spokenFrench, English and Chinese Getting hereFrom Paris: about 2 hours by train to Saumur or Port-Boulet, or 3 hours by road; Saumur 20 minutes away, Chinon 25 minutes, Tours and Angers 1 hour; Port-Boulet station 10 minutes away #### Questions & answers Can we organise a yoga retreat at Château de Candes? Yes. The geodesic Dôme takes up to 20 participants for yoga, Pilates or a workshop, the 5-hectare park lends itself to outdoor sessions, and the estate accommodates and caters for the group on site. The programme is built with our team. How many people can stay on the estate? Up to 90 people, in 26 places to stay: the château rooms, the Aubigny Tower, suites with a kitchen and houses for up to 8 guests. How do I get to Château de Candes from Paris or Tours? Candes-Saint-Martin lies between Saumur (20 minutes) and Chinon (25 minutes), 1 hour from Tours and Angers and about 3 hours’ drive from Paris. By train: TGV from Paris to Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps) in about 1 hour, then a regional train to Port-Boulet station, 10 minutes from the château. - [All questions & answers](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/faq) - [All our accommodation](https://www.chateaudecandes.com/en/accommodation) --- Château de Candes Art & Spa — +33 (0)2 47 93 69 16 — reservation@chateaudecandes.com — sommaire : https://www.chateaudecandes.com/llms.txt