Pilates Retreat in the South of France
A women-only long weekend above the bay of St Tropez
23-26 September 2027 · May 2027 sold out
Pilates, yoga, sea swims and long lunches in a private villa above the bay of St Tropez. Come on your own, with a friend or a family member. All levels welcome.
An intimate setting, Balladou comprises of six super king en-suite bedrooms. Each with a terrace or a view of the sea.
A flexible itinerary of Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and Nutrition talks along with walks in nature, sea swimming and you time. You choose how much or how little you do.
Fully catered and will comprise of homemade fresh local ingredients.
Choose your dates
Thursday to Sunday, 3 nights. A 25% deposit secures your room.
SOLD OUT
6-9 May 2027
Thursday to Sunday · Fully booked
NOW BOOKING
23-26 September 2027
Thursday to Sunday · 6 rooms
Life on retreat
Daily Pilates, sea swims, long lunches and sunshine. Here’s what our guests say.
★★★★★
“Pilates, nutritious food, glorious sunshine and all in a 5* villa.”
Gillian, South of France retreat
★★★★★
“The villa was beautiful, and my room felt like a little sanctuary.”
Indi, South of France retreat
★★★★★
“An absolute dream come true — pure bliss from start to finish.”
Courtenay, South of France retreat
★★★★★
“Amazing location in the South of France with stunning food served.”
Julie, South of France retreat
Your Sanctuary
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BEDROOM ONE
The Master bedroom situated at the front of the house with two double aspect patio doors out to the pool.
Single: £2,475
Double: £1,500
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BEDROOM TWO
Situated at the front of the house with double aspect patio doors to the pool area. This bright light room has a large bath in the en-suite.
Single: £2,475
Double: £1,500
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BEDROOM THREE
A four poster bed and its own large private terrace, this secluded room is just gorgeous.
Single: £2,475
Double: £1,500
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BEDROOM FOUR
Situated on the ground level this large sanctuary is flooded with light. It has patio doors out onto a small but very tranquil terrace.
Single: £2,175
Double: £1,350pp
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BEDROOM FIVE
Situated on the ground level this beautiful room had a four poster bed and patio doors out onto a small but very tranquil terrace.
Single: £2,050
Double: £1,250pp
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BEDROOM SIX
Situated on the ground level, this newly built large bedroom has a king sized bed, private terrace and en-suite.
Single: £2,225
Double £1,375pp
What’s Included
3 nights at Balladou villa
Homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Local wine with dinner (optional)
Daily Pilates with Jessica and yoga with Zara
Nutrition workshop with Jessica
Welcome goody bag and beach towel
On-demand Pilates for a month before you arrive
Free time for the pool, beach and town
Not included: flights, transfers, treatments and travel insurance
Schedule
Please note this is a sample schedule, your confirmed schedule will be sent to you 3 weeks before arrival. All activities are optional.
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Arrive 12pm onwards
Welcome drink & Lunch
Yoga Flow
Enjoy Balladou, take a swim
Dynamic Pilates Flow
Welcome talk
Nutriton workshop
Dinner
Meditation & breath work
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Tea/coffee/juice/smoothie
Morning Hike
Breakfast
Dynamic Pilates Flow
Nutrition Workshop
Swim/relax/unwind
Lunch
Vinyasa Yoga
Treatment time
Dinner
Restorative Yoga
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Dynamic Pilates
Breakfast
Option to visit St. Tropez
market
Dynamic Pilates
Dinner
Sound Bath Meditation
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Beach Sunrise Pilates & sea swim
Brunch
Pilates Stretch Flow
Check out by 12pm
The Retreat Villa
Balladou looks out over the bay of St Tropez, a short walk from the beach and the town of Sainte-Maxime.
Six en-suite rooms, each with a super king bed, air conditioning and a private terrace. A pool, outdoor dining and daily housekeeping.
Choose a single room or share a double with a friend. Rooms one and three have open en-suites, with no door.
Nourish your Body
Family-style breakfasts, fresh salads at lunch and al fresco dinners cooked by our French chef, Moos. Balanced, never restrictive. Dietary needs catered for on request (we can’t guarantee against cross-contamination).
Your Hosts
Daily Pilates with Jessica May, yoga and meditation with Zara Estelle, and nutrition workshops. Plus a month of Jessica’s on-demand Pilates before you arrive.
Jessica
Founder of Jessica May Retreats. A STOTT Pilates and Xtend Barre instructor and Registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, CNHC), Jessica has taught in leading studios in London, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Zara
Zara is a Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Nutritionist (ANutr). She leads the daily yoga, breathwork and meditation, helping you slow down and reconnect.
Getting there
Balladou is in Sainte-Maxime, on the bay of St Tropez.
ARRIVE
Thursday from 12pm
LEAVE
Sunday at 12pm
FLY TO
Nice or Marseille
TRANSFER
Shared taxi, €100–€180
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, all Pilates sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced movers alike. We start the retreat with the fundamentals of pilates and level up or down depending on your body.
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Each retreat includes daily Pilates sessions, access to our reformer pilates machine, yoga classes, evening meditation, hikes, sea swims (in France), 3 nourishing meals a day, nutrition & wellness guidance (through workshops) and plenty of time to rest and reset.
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Jessica May Retreats are thoughtfully curated, small-group experiences that combine reformer Pilates, guided yoga and meditation to support both physical strength and nervous system reset. Each retreat is led by an experienced Pilates instructor and registered nutritional therapist, blending intelligent movement with nourishment and calm. Every detail is considered, from the schedule to the setting, so you can fully switch off, feel at home and relax without having to make decisions or lift a finger.
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Absolutely. Many guests attend solo and leave feeling deeply connected and supported.
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Cotswolds rooms start from £900pp sharing and South of France rooms from £1,250pp sharing. You’ll find individual room pricing listed under My Sanctuary on each retreat page. Each room is priced individually, with the option to choose double occupancy if you’d like to share with a friend, or single occupancy for your own private space.
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Yes. Reformer Pilates is available during the retreat, with reformer machines accessible for you to use in your own time. You’ll also have free access to our on-demand app, so you can follow expert guidance from Jessica May and complement the retreat with additional reformer sessions whenever it suits you.
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To book your place, please email hello@jessicamaywellness.com and let us know which room you’d like to reserve, along with your preference for single or double occupancy. A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
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Yes. Instalment options are available, simply let us know when you enquire and we’ll happily work with you to find a payment plan that feels supportive and manageable.
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Yes. All our Pilates and wellness retreats are women-only, all-female small groups, designed for women who want to rest, move and reset. Many guests come on their own, and leave having made new friends.
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In the UK, our Cotswolds Pilates retreat is held at Anthology Farm near Cheltenham, with a heated indoor pool and yoga studio. In France, our South of France Pilates retreat is at Villa Balladou, overlooking the bay of St Tropez in Sainte-Maxime.
We can’t wait to host you
May 2027 - Fully Booked
September 2027 - Now available to book
The Cotswolds,
UK
