2026 Custom Stay Private Retreats, South of France
Sauve, Occitanie

Hosted by Suzanne Saxe-Roux, Ed.D., & Jean P. Roux, Ph.D.,
Domaine de Saxe-Roux

Custom Weekly Retreats

Escape to the south of France for a deeply personal, beautifully curated, relaxing and healing retreat designed just for you.

Each year we offer three - one-week exclusive customized weeks for retreats —we arrange for you a limited, fully hosted experience in the heart of Occitanie (Gard region), surrounded by olive trees, medieval villages, and the Cevennes foothills.

Only one booking per week, for two guests, ensures our full attention and an unforgettable stay.

A restful and pleasant stay in our private 2-bedroom, 1-bath, cottage located on the outskirts of a beautiful village in Occitanie.

Nothing for you to do, plan, just show-up, for an stress-free enjoyable week. No need for you to worry about speaking French as your hosts will provide language support.

10% Reduction if reserved and deposit paid by Valentines Day, Feb 14, 2026.

🌿 What Awaits You

A stay at Domaine de Saxe‑Roux is a blend of relaxation, exploration, and meaningful connection—crafted around your personal interests and desires.

Explore Charming Villages

We’ll guide you through our favorite historic towns and coastal gems —
Sauve, Uzès, Arles, Nîmes, Aigues‑Mortes, Sommières, Sète, Palavas‑les‑Flots, and other hidden places we love.

Dine Like a Local

Enjoy a European catered breakfasts on your sunny cottage patio, seasonal lunches and delicious dinners at favorite regional restaurants —and paired with top regional wines.

Rejuvenate, Explore, and Escape

Experience a care-free retreat where you can rejuvenate, unwind, and reconnect with what brings you joy. Enjoy an all-inclusive stay with attentive hosts ready to guide you every step of the way.

This is your retreat—a peaceful home base to experience the magic of Occitanie at your preferred pace.

Tailored Experiences
Your week is crafted entirely around your unique pace and interests and you choose your desired activities.

Your Home for the Week

• Exclusive use of our 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath cottage with a private garden, AC, washer/dryer/ wifi/ Smart Tv, kitchen

• Shared salt‑water pool with loungers and umbrellas

• Food and Beverages
  7 Continental Breakfasts
  Drinks and orientation dinner first evening
  6 lunches at cafes, brassieres and/or picnics with local wines
  5 restaurant dinners with 1 bottle of wine & water
  *Additional beverages at your own expense)
  Cottage equiped with beer, wine, water, coffee and tea and light snacks

• All materials provided for painting class

• Private ground transportation from Nîmes or Montpellier (TGV or airport)

• A private massage (optional)

• Guided hikes & curated outings

• Plenty of unstructured time for rest and reflection

• A pre‑arrival call to design your ideal week

• Hiking through the Mer du Rocher

• Biking the “Voie Verte” (a car‑free 80 km trail)

• Visits to historic villages and towns

• Attending select Local cultural events

• Beginning 1-hour French lesson if you are so inclined to learn key words and phrases

• Painting lessons with materials provided

• A private French cooking class with a local chef

• Visiting nearby markets, brocantes, and artist studios

• Wine tasting & vineyard walks

• Canoeing under the Pont du Gard

• Optional: Life coaching, redefinition, finding new purpose and meaning

Space to Breathe & Reflect

Slow mornings when needed, long leisurely afternoons by the pool, quiet garden corners to read, rejuvenate, dream, and reconnect with yourself and nature.

If you choose, we offer life coaching for individuals or couples in transition or planning the next phase of life—gentle, meaningful conversations that help you reflect on what matters most and accelerates personal growth, healing and defining actions to purposefully move into the chapter in your life with full confidence.