October 8 - 14, 2025

The Lady's Literary Salon

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October 8 - 14, 2025

The Lady's Literary Salon

Short subline

Apply now

October 8 - 14, 2025

The Lady's Literary Salon

Short subline

Apply now

"Books are a uniquely portable magic."

Stephan King

"Books are a uniquely portable magic."

Stephan King

"Books are a uniquely portable magic."

Stephan King

Slip between the pages of a novel and into another world—where the air is thick with candle smoke, the wine is mulled, and the silence is shared by fellow readers.

This six-night literary retreat at Château de Puy Vidal is designed for those who find deep pleasure in solitude, story, and the eerie hush of an October evening. A gathering for book lovers and quiet souls, this is a chance to rest, read, and revel in the beauty of a place steeped in centuries of romance and mystery.

Surrounded by velvet chairs, creaking floorboards, and the golden glow of firelight, you’ll find yourself wrapped in stories—both fictional and real. This is not a workshop or a writing intensive. It’s a week for immersing yourself in the books you’ve long meant to read, the conversations you’ve longed to have, and the mood you didn’t know you were craving.

The Lady of the Château team has designed an intimate, atmospheric program filled with decadent meals, fireside salons, bookish events, and playful touches that bring the spirit of the season to life. Wander the grounds with a gothic novel tucked under your arm, join in our candlelit reading circles, or simply disappear into your own quiet corner with a cup of tea and a tale.

In many ways, this retreat is a reawakening of the long lineage of French literary salons — spaces where readers, writers, and thinkers gathered to exchange ideas, share beauty, and spark imagination.

Whether you arrive with a suitcase full of books or let yourself be inspired by others’ favorites, this retreat is an invitation to slow down, indulge your inner romantic, and spend a week surrounded by kindred spirits—people who also believe that the best conversations happen after dusk, and the best vacations involve a good book.

€3,250- €4,250

Words, Candelight,

and Play

This retreat is designed to give you something rare and precious: uninterrupted time to read.

As the scent of warm croissants drifts through the West Wing, each morning begins with the château bell announcing that the breakfast buffet is open. After breakfast, the day unfolds at your own pace. Curl up in one of our three cozy reading salons, find a sun-drenched nook in the garden, or retreat to a quiet tower room with your latest chapter.

The château is your personal library.

Optional yoga classes and gentle morning movement are offered throughout the week, along with an outing to the medieval town of La Rochefoucauld for those feeling adventurous. Add-on massages are available for anyone seeking a deeper exhale.

A delicious lunch made with the finest regional ingredients is served daily, followed by more time to read, nap, swim, or simply wander. If you ever feel inspired to put your book down, the château’s private art studio is always open — stocked with acrylics, watercolor, and oils for spontaneous creativity. Or take your book and a glass of wine to the hot tub and let the afternoon drift by.

As the sun dips low, we gather for apéritif hour, one of our favorite château traditions. This is a time for laughter, conversation, and the occasional dramatic reading of a favorite passage — a chance to talk about books, life, or simply enjoy a glass of something bubbly before dinner.

Evenings bring candlelit dinners in the Renaissance dining room, where each night the table transforms with new colors and themes — a little theatrical, a little magical, always delicious.

After dinner, the fireplaces glow and the salons become cozy sanctuaries for late-night reading, wine, and connection.

For those feeling spirited, you might find yourself in one of our evening salons for impromptu karaoke, a classic film screening with popcorn and cotton candy, or poetry readings.

This isn’t just a retreat — it’s a house party for romantics, dreamers, and devoted book lovers.

All-inclusive 6-night

Literary Escape

Uninterrupted

Time to Read

Magical Château

Evenings

All-inclusive 6-night

Literary Escape

Uninterrupted

Time to Read

Magical Château

Evenings

All-inclusive 6-night

Literary Escape

Uninterrupted

Time to Read

Magical Château

Evenings

A Day at the Retreat

Morning Sessions

Start the day with a leisurely french breakfast buffet in the West Wing, followed by quiet hours to read wherever the mood takes you — in a salon, a tower nook, or under the trees.

Afternoon Sessions

Enjoy a seasonal, gourmet lunch at 1:30pm. Spend your afternoon reading, swimming in the heated pool, or exploring the art studio for a bit of creative play. (Optional yoga or gentle movement sessions offered. Add-on massages available.)

Literary Salons

At 6:30pm, we gather for the Literary Salon portion of the day — reactivating the lineage of French Literary Salons that stretch back to the 15th century. We will explore why we read, themes of Escapism and Magic, Feminine Interiorized Voices and Resilience, writing prompts and archetypal explorations. These Salons are every bit as much an invitation to explore yourself as a writer, as well as sharing and exploring yourself as a reader.

Evening Entertainments

Dinners follow in the candlelit Renaissance dining room, each night with its own mood and menu. We have an array of themes ranging from a 1920s Murder Mystery Night, to a Gothic Masquerade Ball to a Jane Austen Sleepover. Bonfire nights, poetry readings, cinema screenings and more.

What's included?

Accommodation
Options

Château de Puy Vidal offers a range of rooms—from opulent and spacious to charming, storybook-style chambers and modern, cozy retreats.

Authentic French
Meals & Wine

Daily breakfast buffets (continental and savory), light lunches, and decadent French dinners. Dinners are accompanied with Aperitif and excellent French wines.

Château Evening
Entertainment

Evenings come alive with bonfires under the stars, mystery games, costume nights, and candlelit cinema.

Train Pick-up
& Drop-off

On arrival and departure days, a Chateau team member will meet you at the Angoulême train station (just 18 minutes away). The train from Paris takes 2 hours and is the recommended route.

Regional
Day Trip

Transportation on our day trip to the local village of La Rochefoucauld, entry ticket to Chateau museum, and lunch at a riverside restaurant all included.

What's included?

Accommodations

Chateau de Puy Vidal rooms have a variation of opulent and spacious décor to charming, storybook chambers, as well as contemporary and cozy retreat spaces.

Authentic French Meals & Wine

Breakfast buffets each morning, with both continental and savory options. Light refreshing lunches. Decadent dinners offer the classics of french cuisine. All events have flowing craft cocktails and french wines. 

Regional Day Trip

Transportation on our day trip to the local village of La Rochefoucauld, entry ticket to Chateau museum, and lunch at a riverside restaurant all included.

Train Pick-up & Drop-off

On arrival day and departure day, a Chateau team member will meet you at the train station in Angouleme to shuttle you to the chateau - an 18-minute drive. The train is the best way to travel to the Chateau from Paris- the total time is 2 hours.

Château Evening Entertainment

Evenings come alive with bonfires under the stars, mystery games, costume nights, and candlelit cinema.

What's included?

Accommodation
Options

Château de Puy Vidal offers a range of rooms—from opulent and spacious to charming, storybook-style chambers and modern, cozy retreats.

Authentic French
Meals & Wine

Daily breakfast buffets (continental and savory), light lunches, and decadent French dinners. Each meal is paired with flowing craft cocktails and French wines.

Château Evening
Entertainment

Evenings come alive with bonfires under the stars, mystery games, costume nights, and candlelit cinema.

Train Pick-up
& Drop-off

On arrival and departure days, a Chateau team member will meet you at the Angoulême train station (just 18 minutes away). The train from Paris takes 2 hours and is the recommended route.

Regional
Day Trip

Transportation on our day trip to the local village of La Rochefoucauld, entry ticket to Chateau museum, and lunch at a riverside restaurant all included.

What makes our reading retreat different?

Built in 1267

A living part of history.

Château de Puy Vidal is a place where time loosens its grip. As you step through the Renaissance staircase and into the ancient rooms of the central wing, you are walking through eight centuries of history—stone walls that have held silence, art, conversation, and change. But this isn’t a museum. This is a living home, one that holds space for beauty, curiosity, and the creative spirit in all its forms.

Every corner tells a story: tapestries and candlelight in the salons, soft light pouring through antique glass, the echo of laughter from several rooms down the long corridors. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t demand your attention but earns it—slowly, reverently, with details that only reveal themselves when you’re truly present.

Puy Vidal is more than a backdrop for your retreat. It’s a companion in your process—a still and storied presence that grounds you, softens you, and gently calls you back to the joy of creating.

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Built in 1267

A living part of history.

Château de Puy Vidal is a place where time loosens its grip. As you step through the Renaissance staircase and into the ancient rooms of the central wing, you are walking through eight centuries of history—stone walls that have held silence, art, conversation, and change. But this isn’t a museum. This is a living home, one that holds space for beauty, curiosity, and the creative spirit in all its forms.

Every corner tells a story: tapestries and candlelight in the salons, soft light pouring through antique glass, the echo of laughter from several rooms down the long corridors. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t demand your attention but earns it—slowly, reverently, with details that only reveal themselves when you’re truly present.

Puy Vidal is more than a backdrop for your retreat. It’s a companion in your process—a still and storied presence that grounds you, softens you, and gently calls you back to the joy of creating.

Explore

Built in 1267

A living part of history.

Château de Puy Vidal is a place where time loosens its grip. As you step through the Renaissance staircase and into the ancient rooms of the central wing, you are walking through eight centuries of history—stone walls that have held love, loss, growth, and change. But this isn’t a museum. This is a living home, one that holds space for humanity in all its forms.

Every corner tells a story: tapestries and candlelight in the salons, soft light pouring through antique glass, the echo of laughter from several rooms down the long corridors. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t demand your attention but earns it—slowly, reverently, with details that only reveal themselves when you’re truly present.

Puy Vidal is more than a backdrop for your retreat. It’s a companion in your process—a still and storied presence that grounds you, softens you, and gently calls you back to the joy of creating.

Explore

Retreat Accommodations

  • King Room

    €4,250

    The largest and most sumptuous bedroom in the Château. The King Room is named for the tradition of every Château keeping its most beautiful chambers ready for the king to visit at any time on his journeys throughout the land. The room features a beautiful four poster Queen sized bed, inlay furniture, and a private bathroom. It is located on the second floor and is accessible by both staircase and elevator.

  • Toile de Jouy | Room 1

    €4,150

    Nestled in the Château’s historical central wing, the 18th-century inspired Toile de Jouy Room 1 is one of our most light-filled rooms. Accessible via both the Renaissance spiral staircase and an elevator, this suite features a Queen sized bed and a newly renovated private bathroom. Perfect for a solo traveller or a couple, this room captures the timeless essence of the Château’s rich history.

  • Toile de Jouy | Room 2

    €4,150

    Toile de Jouy Suite Room 2 is a beautiful 18th century escape. Accessible by elevator, it features a Queen bed, a desk, a beautiful fireplace and a private newly renovated bathroom. This room faces the courtyard and is filled with light. Ideal for a solo guest or a couple sharing the Château experience, this bright and charming room infuses every stay with a touch of timeless elegance.

  • Lafayette Room

    €3,950

    At the end of the Historic Wing hallway waits a resplendent room with tall beamed ceilings, silk pink wall fabric, a stone fireplace, and a bed canopy over the King-sized bed. This is where General Lafayette is said to have slept during a visit to Puy Vidal, before departing to the Americas. The bathroom is shared with the Medieval tower bedroom. This room is able to access the bathroom from within the bedroom. As it has a shared bathroom, this room is only suitable for Single Occupancy.

  • Medieval Tower

    €3,750

    Step back into medieval times with a stay in this enchanting stone tower, nestled in the southwest corner of Puy Vidal. This bedroom is on the second floor of the Chateau, and is accessible only by elevator. It features a Full-sized bed, its own sink in the bedroom, an armoire & dresser, and exposed stone walls. This bedroom shares a bathroom with the Lafayette bedroom. The bathroom is accessed from the hallway outside the tower bedroom. As it has a shared bathroom, this room is only suitable for Single Occupancy.

  • Rose Room

    €3,950

    Step into the Rose Room, located in the West Wing with views looking out over the courtyard and the main chateau facade. The only guest room with two Queen beds, this is perfect for two friends or a couple who prefer sleeping in their own beds. A private bathroom adjoins the bedroom. This bedroom is accessible by a small spiral stone staircase. 

  • Pavillion Room | North Side

    €3,850

    The Pavillion Room North side is a charming room for a solo traveller on the top floor of the Château that shares a bathroom with the other Pavillion room. Its porthole windows look out over the north gardens including the labyrinth and the english garden. This floor is elevator accessible.

  • Pavilion Room | South Side

    €3,850

    The second Pavilion Room is perfect for a solo guest, offering a cozy Queen-sized bed and delightful ship oval windows that overlook the English garden and the West Wing of the Château. This bedroom is on the third floor of the Chateau, and is accessible by both staircase and elevator. This bedroom shares a bathroom with the other Pavillion Room. Bathroom is in the landing between the two bedrooms.

  • Attic Room | Pavilion Tower

    €3,850

    Our newest addition to our Chateau bedrooms, the Attic Room is perched at the highest point in the Northwest Tower. A fully open-concept room offers a king sized bed and an in-room bathroom. Its window has views over the Bandiat valley and farm fields below. This bedroom is accessible by both staircase and elevator, but then has an additional staircase to climb to access this tower bedroom. Shares a landing below with the two other Pavilion bedrooms. Please note that the Bathroom has low wooden beams - if you are taller than 5'5, you will have to slightly duck when crossing. Bathtub only, no shower. This room is the only room in the Chateau with A/C and is lovely and cool even on the hottest days. 

  • Blue Room

    €3,950

    The Blue Room is a delightful room situated in the West Wing. It has a Queen-sized bed and a private bathroom. With view out over the courtyard and the inner facades, this room grants you a lovely perspective over all the Chateau happenings. The West Wing is exclusively accessed by a small stone spiral staircase.

  • King Room

    €4,250

    The largest and most sumptuous bedroom in the Château. The King Room is named for the tradition of every Château keeping its most beautiful chambers ready for the king to visit at any time on his journeys throughout the land. The room features a beautiful four poster Queen sized bed, inlay furniture, and a private bathroom. It is located on the second floor and is accessible by both staircase and elevator.

  • Toile de Jouy | Room 1

    €4,150

    Nestled in the Château’s historical central wing, the 18th-century inspired Toile de Jouy Room 1 is one of our most light-filled rooms. Accessible via both the Renaissance spiral staircase and an elevator, this suite features a Queen sized bed and a newly renovated private bathroom. Perfect for a solo traveller or a couple, this room captures the timeless essence of the Château’s rich history.

  • Toile de Jouy | Room 2

    €4,150

    Toile de Jouy Suite Room 2 is a beautiful 18th century escape. Accessible by elevator, it features a Queen bed, a desk, a beautiful fireplace and a private newly renovated bathroom. This room faces the courtyard and is filled with light. Ideal for a solo guest or a couple sharing the Château experience, this bright and charming room infuses every stay with a touch of timeless elegance.

  • Lafayette Room

    €3,950

    At the end of the Historic Wing hallway waits a resplendent room with tall beamed ceilings, silk pink wall fabric, a stone fireplace, and a bed canopy over the King-sized bed. This is where General Lafayette is said to have slept during a visit to Puy Vidal, before departing to the Americas. The bathroom is shared with the Medieval tower bedroom. This room is able to access the bathroom from within the bedroom. As it has a shared bathroom, this room is only suitable for Single Occupancy.

  • Medieval Tower

    €3,750

    Step back into medieval times with a stay in this enchanting stone tower, nestled in the southwest corner of Puy Vidal. This bedroom is on the second floor of the Chateau, and is accessible only by elevator. It features a Full-sized bed, its own sink in the bedroom, an armoire & dresser, and exposed stone walls. This bedroom shares a bathroom with the Lafayette bedroom. The bathroom is accessed from the hallway outside the tower bedroom. As it has a shared bathroom, this room is only suitable for Single Occupancy.

  • Rose Room

    €3,950

    Step into the Rose Room, located in the West Wing with views looking out over the courtyard and the main chateau facade. The only guest room with two Queen beds, this is perfect for two friends or a couple who prefer sleeping in their own beds. A private bathroom adjoins the bedroom. This bedroom is accessible by a small spiral stone staircase. 

  • Pavillion Room | North Side

    €3,850

    The Pavillion Room North side is a charming room for a solo traveller on the top floor of the Château that shares a bathroom with the other Pavillion room. Its porthole windows look out over the north gardens including the labyrinth and the english garden. This floor is elevator accessible.

  • Pavilion Room | South Side

    €3,850

    The second Pavilion Room is perfect for a solo guest, offering a cozy Queen-sized bed and delightful ship oval windows that overlook the English garden and the West Wing of the Château. This bedroom is on the third floor of the Chateau, and is accessible by both staircase and elevator. This bedroom shares a bathroom with the other Pavillion Room. Bathroom is in the landing between the two bedrooms.

  • Attic Room | Pavilion Tower

    €3,850

    Our newest addition to our Chateau bedrooms, the Attic Room is perched at the highest point in the Northwest Tower. A fully open-concept room offers a king sized bed and an in-room bathroom. Its window has views over the Bandiat valley and farm fields below. This bedroom is accessible by both staircase and elevator, but then has an additional staircase to climb to access this tower bedroom. Shares a landing below with the two other Pavilion bedrooms. Please note that the Bathroom has low wooden beams - if you are taller than 5'5, you will have to slightly duck when crossing. Bathtub only, no shower. This room is the only room in the Chateau with A/C and is lovely and cool even on the hottest days. 

  • Blue Room

    €3,950

    The Blue Room is a delightful room situated in the West Wing. It has a Queen-sized bed and a private bathroom. With view out over the courtyard and the inner facades, this room grants you a lovely perspective over all the Chateau happenings. The West Wing is exclusively accessed by a small stone spiral staircase.

  • King Room

    €4,250

    The largest and most sumptuous bedroom in the Château. The King Room is named for the tradition of every Château keeping its most beautiful chambers ready for the king to visit at any time on his journeys throughout the land. The room features a beautiful four poster Queen sized bed, inlay furniture, and a private bathroom. It is located on the second floor and is accessible by both staircase and elevator.

  • Toile de Jouy | Room 1

    €4,150

    Nestled in the Château’s historical central wing, the 18th-century inspired Toile de Jouy Room 1 is one of our most light-filled rooms. Accessible via both the Renaissance spiral staircase and an elevator, this suite features a Queen sized bed and a newly renovated private bathroom. Perfect for a solo traveller or a couple, this room captures the timeless essence of the Château’s rich history.

  • Toile de Jouy | Room 2

    €4,150

    Toile de Jouy Suite Room 2 is a beautiful 18th century escape. Accessible by elevator, it features a Queen bed, a desk, a beautiful fireplace and a private newly renovated bathroom. This room faces the courtyard and is filled with light. Ideal for a solo guest or a couple sharing the Château experience, this bright and charming room infuses every stay with a touch of timeless elegance.

  • Lafayette Room

    €3,950

    At the end of the Historic Wing hallway waits a resplendent room with tall beamed ceilings, silk pink wall fabric, a stone fireplace, and a bed canopy over the King-sized bed. This is where General Lafayette is said to have slept during a visit to Puy Vidal, before departing to the Americas. The bathroom is shared with the Medieval tower bedroom. This room is able to access the bathroom from within the bedroom. As it has a shared bathroom, this room is only suitable for Single Occupancy.

  • Medieval Tower

    €3,750

    Step back into medieval times with a stay in this enchanting stone tower, nestled in the southwest corner of Puy Vidal. This bedroom is on the second floor of the Chateau, and is accessible only by elevator. It features a Full-sized bed, its own sink in the bedroom, an armoire & dresser, and exposed stone walls. This bedroom shares a bathroom with the Lafayette bedroom. The bathroom is accessed from the hallway outside the tower bedroom. As it has a shared bathroom, this room is only suitable for Single Occupancy.

  • Rose Room

    €3,950

    Step into the Rose Room, located in the West Wing with views looking out over the courtyard and the main chateau facade. The only guest room with two Queen beds, this is perfect for two friends or a couple who prefer sleeping in their own beds. A private bathroom adjoins the bedroom. This bedroom is accessible by a small spiral stone staircase. 

  • Pavillion Room | North Side

    €3,850

    The Pavillion Room North side is a charming room for a solo traveller on the top floor of the Château that shares a bathroom with the other Pavillion room. Its porthole windows look out over the north gardens including the labyrinth and the english garden. This floor is elevator accessible.

  • Pavilion Room | South Side

    €3,850

    The second Pavilion Room is perfect for a solo guest, offering a cozy Queen-sized bed and delightful ship oval windows that overlook the English garden and the West Wing of the Château. This bedroom is on the third floor of the Chateau, and is accessible by both staircase and elevator. This bedroom shares a bathroom with the other Pavillion Room. Bathroom is in the landing between the two bedrooms.

  • Attic Room | Pavilion Tower

    €3,850

    Our newest addition to our Chateau bedrooms, the Attic Room is perched at the highest point in the Northwest Tower. A fully open-concept room offers a king sized bed and an in-room bathroom. Its window has views over the Bandiat valley and farm fields below. This bedroom is accessible by both staircase and elevator, but then has an additional staircase to climb to access this tower bedroom. Shares a landing below with the two other Pavilion bedrooms. Please note that the Bathroom has low wooden beams - if you are taller than 5'5, you will have to slightly duck when crossing. Bathtub only, no shower. This room is the only room in the Chateau with A/C and is lovely and cool even on the hottest days. 

  • Blue Room

    €3,950

    The Blue Room is a delightful room situated in the West Wing. It has a Queen-sized bed and a private bathroom. With view out over the courtyard and the inner facades, this room grants you a lovely perspective over all the Chateau happenings. The West Wing is exclusively accessed by a small stone spiral staircase.

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Your Journey Awaits

To make this retreat more accessible, we offer flexible payment options. The retreat fee is divided in 3 installments, and we’re happy to work with you to arrange a payment cadence that suits your needs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for details!

If you have any questions regarding our retreats or if you are having trouble booking please email us at retreats@ladyofthechateau.com

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Before you Apply

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for book lovers, journal keepers, slow-morning dreamers, and anyone longing for uninterrupted time to read.

Whether you're halfway through your favorite series or just hoping to start that novel you've carried around for months — this week is a gentle invitation to return to yourself and the stories you love.

Is there a reading list for this retreat?

There’s no required reading.

Bring whatever book (or books!) calls to you right now. We also encourage you to bring a favorite book to contribute to our book swap table — wrap it in paper and include a note about why it mattered to you.

What is our Literary Masquerade Dinner?

This will be a formal evening with moody lighting, ambient music, and you are invited to dress in your most decadent black-tie-meets-literary attire—complete with masks.

Think lace, velvet, brooches, and gloves. Even better? Channel a particular author or favorite literary character!

How far are you from Paris?

Château de Puy Vidal is located in the scenic Charente region, just two hours south of Paris by high-speed train (SNCF from Paris-Montparnasse to Angoulême).

We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Angoulême station (an 18-minute drive from the château). If you're arriving by car, detailed directions will be shared after booking.

Our location offers the perfect blend of countryside calm and convenient access.

Check out our Travel Guide page for full details.

What should I pack?

This week is about embracing your favorite literary worlds! Bring gowns, velvet or whatever fantastical Chateau-wear makes you happy! There will be polaroids and many photo opportunities to capture your october chateau vibes. If you yearn to curl up in a fuzzy set of pjs and a robe opt for that! Outside of this, bring some stretchy clothes to do yoga in if you will want to join. For the Chateau grounds, we recommend some sturdy waterproof boots/shoes that can stand up to wet grass, gravel and mud. Bring layers for cozy evenings by the fire and a bathing suit for the hot tub and heated pool. A journal is lovely to have on hand for reflections or notes.

Is there a pool?

Yes! Our outdoor pool is heated, perfect for a refreshing dip in summer and a comfortable swim in spring and fall.

Our large hot tub makes a perfect place to unwind alone or with some new friends after a day of creativity. 

What If I Have Dietary Needs or Allergies?

Meals at the château are a cherished part of your experience — lovingly prepared four-course feasts that reflect the heart and soul of French cuisine. Our chefs create each menu with care, using locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors to bring you something truly special.

We’re happy to accommodate certain dietary needs, including vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free preferences. However, due to the nature of our kitchen, our chef’s traditional approach, and the foundations of French culinary style, we’re unfortunately not able to accommodate vegan diets, highly specialized dietary restrictions, or severe, life-threatening allergies.

If you have any dietary concerns at all, we kindly ask that you reach out before booking: retreats@ladyofthechateau.com.

Additionally, if you live with severe environmental allergies (such as to insects, dust, or humidity), please let us know in advance. For your safety and peace of mind, we reserve the right to decline bookings if we determine that we cannot safely meet your needs.

Led with Vision, Sustained by Love

This is our home.

Château de Puy Vidal is not a venue we operate—it is a living court we steward, inhabit, and tend. When you arrive here, you are not entering a retreat center, but crossing the threshold into a household shaped by care, beauty, and devotion to creative life.

We are your hosts- Julia and Caroline, partners in life and in vision, and the founders of The Lady of the Château. Together with our family—Julia’s parents, Maruca and Robert, and sister, Penelope- we live and work within the château, shaping a family-centered court where creativity, presence, and meaningful connection are held at the heart of everything we do.

Each retreat is crafted in collaboration with carefully selected guest instructors, chefs, and a small but devoted team—all chosen not only for their talent, but for their deep commitment to presence, generosity, and the art of creating together.

We believe in the transformative power of beauty—that when artists, dreamers, and seekers come together in a place that honors their voice, something shifts. We hope to spark a movement—of more art, more intention, and more creative community rippling outward through each person who passes through our doors.

We welcome those who feel the call.

Led with Vision, Sustained by Love

This is our home.

Château de Puy Vidal is not a venue we operate—it is a living court we steward, inhabit, and tend. When you arrive here, you are not entering a retreat center, but crossing the threshold into a household shaped by care, beauty, and devotion to creative life.

We are your hosts- Julia and Caroline, partners in life and in vision, and the founders of The Lady of the Château. Together with our family—Julia’s parents, Maruca and Robert, and sister, Penelope- we live and work within the château, shaping a family-centered court where creativity, presence, and meaningful connection are held at the heart of everything we do.

Each retreat is crafted in collaboration with carefully selected guest instructors, chefs, and a small but devoted team—all chosen not only for their talent, but for their deep commitment to presence, generosity, and the art of creating together.

We believe in the transformative power of beauty—that when artists, dreamers, and seekers come together in a place that honors their voice, something shifts. We hope to spark a movement—of more art, more intention, and more creative community rippling outward through each person who passes through our doors.

We welcome those who feel the call.

Led with Vision, Sustained by Love

This is our home.

Château de Puy Vidal is not a venue we operate—it is a living court we steward, inhabit, and tend. When you arrive here, you are not entering a retreat center, but crossing the threshold into a household shaped by care, beauty, and devotion to creative life.

We are your hosts- Julia and Caroline, partners in life and in vision, and the founders of The Lady of the Château. Together with our family—Julia’s parents, Maruca and Robert, and sister, Penelope- we live and work within the château, shaping a family-centered court where creativity, presence, and meaningful connection are held at the heart of everything we do.

Each retreat is crafted in collaboration with carefully selected guest instructors, chefs, and a small but devoted team—all chosen not only for their talent, but for their deep commitment to presence, generosity, and the art of creating together.

We believe in the transformative power of beauty—that when artists, dreamers, and seekers come together in a place that honors their voice, something shifts. We hope to spark a movement—of more art, more intention, and more creative community rippling outward through each person who passes through our doors.

We welcome those who feel the call.

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72 Lieu Dit Puy Vidal
16110 La Rochefoucauld, France
Phone: +33638447855
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