Group gîtes in Centre-Val de Loire: 2 gîtes

If you're planning a wellbeing retreat in a group gîte, take a look at Centre-Val de Loire. The region is best known for its châteaux and their gardens, but it also has historic towns and very peaceful countryside.

A group gîte is still a practical choice for this kind of stay: everyone is comfortably housed at a reasonable price. Whether you prefer a traditional rural gîte or a modern house with a pool, Centre-Val de Loire has something to suit you.

Why choose Centre-Val de Loire for a group wellbeing retreat?

The region's first advantage is a practical one: it sits in the middle of France, so participants can get there easily wherever they're coming from. It's also well served by public transport, which makes it simpler to get the group there.

It's also a peaceful region. With its big wheat fields, forests and vineyards, participants have no trouble finding the calm a wellbeing retreat needs.

Centre-Val de Loire has 6 departments:

1. the Cher;
2. the Eure-et-Loir;
3. the Indre;
4. the Indre-et-Loire;
5. the Loir-et-Cher;
6. the Loiret.

Places to visit in Centre-Val de Loire during a wellbeing retreat

• The Loire châteaux: Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise and Blois are the best known. Their gardens are good for a quiet stroll between sessions, and the lavish interiors are well worth a visit.
• The Loire Valley: The Loire, France's longest river, runs through the region. Its banks, lined with vineyards, forests and fields, are pleasant for walking. The valley is also known for its cycle paths, which are handy for a group bike ride.
• Brenne Regional Nature Park: In the Indre, the park is home to a wide range of birds and some rare plants. There are lovely viewpoints around its lakes, and you can go canoeing, hiking or cycling.

If you're visiting Centre-Val de Loire as a group, the easiest option is to stay locally: the region's group gîtes are comfortable and still affordable. And if you want to widen your search, the neighbouring regions have some good places too.

Neighbouring regions of Centre-Val de Loire for a wellbeing retreat

• Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: North-east of Centre-Val de Loire, the region is known for its wine and cheese. It also has beautiful countryside and historic towns, with good hiking, mountain biking and skiing. For somewhere to stay, you'll find comfortable, affordable group gîtes in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
• Nouvelle-Aquitaine: To the south-west, the region has 12 departments and very varied landscapes: the Atlantic coast, the Pyrenees, the forests of the Dordogne. Its group gîtes are just as comfortable and make a good base for exploring.
• Île-de-France: France's most populous region lies to the north. It's best known for Paris, but its 8 departments also have forests, châteaux and historic towns. A group gîte puts everyone up comfortably while you look around.