The courses are open to individuals or small groups and include bed and breakfast accommodation in a relaxed, friendly environment. The aim is to liberate creativity, intuition and imagination. Materials provided. No background knowledge necessary. Family and partners welcome. Comfort, conviviality and an attention to detail to make your visit as pleasant as possible, are our main concern here. Full or half-board available. En suite rooms and pool. Near Anduze, 35 km from Nimes or Montpellier. Open all year round.

We offer Health and Well-being sessions at our villa given by a beauty consultant, to soothe away stress and fatigue, restore equilibrium and rejuvenate natural vitality. We are just above the beach at Hyères with spectacular views across the Bay of Giens, between Toulon and Saint Tropez. Our bed and breakfast suite has a private entrance by the pool, one or two bedrooms sitting room, a dressing room and bathroom. All the rooms are air-conditioned and the suite is entirely yours.

The manor is a family home in a village in the Indre river valley, 15 minutes from Tours, close to Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and Langeais, some of the most famous châteaux in the Loire. Set in three hectares of gardens with centuries old trees, beside the River Indre. The river has pike, pike/perch, carp, eels and other small fish. There are four small private islands in the middle of the river. A rowboat is provided. Paris is an hour from Tours by TGV train.

We are tucked high between a valley encompassing magnificent views of distant villages and the Pyrenees, where we have a large, stunning studio with wall to ceiling picture windows giving spectacular views, perfect for painters, yoga, music and all large group activities. There are rambling routes that follow Cathar trails and others that cross over to Spain. The cottages are self-catering and can be taken together or individually. Large swimming pool, tennis court and golf practice area. Wi-Fi Internet connection. Toulouse and Carcassonne 45 minutes.

Fraysse Haut is ideal for walkers as it is situated along the GR652, one of the long distance paths criss-crossing France. A network of other footpaths and tracks provide a variety of country walks and scenery with some fine viewpoints over the river valley. There are many enthusiastic walking groups active in the area; a good chance to practice some French. We offer suggestions for guided or independent walks, and an all-inclusive one week package holiday is available for individuals or groups. Cahors 35 km.

Art courses for groups or individuals, which can be tailor made to suit, developing visual language using different painting and drawing techniques based on the landscapes of Renoir, Matisse and Picasso as a starting point. Non-participating partners are welcome. Air-conditioned en suite rooms or studios with mini-bars and private terraces. Large swimming pool, bar and restaurant terrace in beautiful surroundings. Everything you need is right here.

The mill house is set peacefully beside a river in the Côte d'Or close to the Chablis vineyards. Built at the end of the 18th century, the moulin has now been made into three large, completely independent gites, each with its own aspect, character and privacy. We have a large salon available for groups staying in all three gites, as a workspace for those who wish to rehearse music and dance, or give painting, yoga or meditation classes. An extra bedroom with a bathroom and a small salon with a corner kitchen also available for tutors. Paris and Dijon 90 minutes.

Our farmhouse is tucked away in a pretty wooded valley overlooking a lake with beautiful views in all directions, about 8 km from Villeneuve-sur-Lot; the perfect place for those seeking a peaceful and relaxing hideaway. The GR 652 which is one of the routes of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, literally passes through the our valley. In spring, we have a wonderful display of orchids. For longer walks, we have several planned trails of between five and eleven kilometres. An all-inclusive one week bed and breakfast package is available for individuals, couples or groups of up to six people. Wi-Fi connection.

What blunders to avoid and tips on how to succeed in social situations. The courses include the preparation and participation in a dinner party and an outing to a local restaurant with one of the participants playing the role of host. The Orangerie is a classical 18th century red brick country house estate in Normandy, an hour from Caen and Le Havre, two hours from Paris. Bed and Breakfast included.