Walk Talk Eat France was created to offer immersive travel retreats for women over 50, held in spring and autumn—when the Dordogne Valley is at its most beautiful.
While millions visit this region each year, summer can be crowded and hot. Our retreats take place in the quieter Dordogne Valley, where the river winds through limestone cliffs and timeless villages, and where France feels truly authentic. This is where our farmhouses are located.
Our retreats are designed to feel like home. Days are unhurried. Meals are shared. Conversations flow naturally. Time is given space—for rest, reflection, and connection in beautiful surroundings.
Yes, Paris is wonderful… but it is in the French countryside where you truly live and breathe France. That is why I chose to settle here.
After more than 20 years as an independent solo traveler, I recognized how many women—especially at this stage of life—share a desire for meaningful, comfortable, and empowering travel. We have worked hard, cared for others, and built full lives. This chapter, which I call Second Life, is about rediscovering ourselves.
With this in mind, I created Walk Talk Eat France to make independent travel accessible and enriching for women—encouraging confidence, connection, and joy as we age gracefully.
Along the way, lasting friendships are formed. I have been deeply inspired by the extraordinary women who join these retreats—many returning with sisters or friends, many staying connected long after they leave.
It brings me great joy to share time, meals, laughter, and meaningful moments together in this beautiful region of France.
I look forward to welcoming you.
This Retreat is for those who are looking to enjoy visiting a very beautiful region in the French Countryside. Time for relaxation. Time for discussions, time to walk and wander through medieval towns and castles steeped in history. You can canoe on the Dordogne River floating by medieval castles and just 30 minutes from the property are the most stunning and amongst the very first prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux.
The accommodation is quintessential contemporary Stone French Farmhouse with all comforts. Set amongst walnut groves and limestone cliffs.
All Information available @ Esparoutis at www.esparoutis.fr . All independent Bedrooms with ensuite. No Single supplements
There are activities planned for each day, we have morning movement, or a walk in the valley, nothing rigid, and you need not join in if you would like to just relax or sleep in. Here is a safe respectful environment. Our Retreats are for those who are down to earth enjoy the company of other women. Here you will be welcomed and feel like you are at home. You are welcome to join in the daily activities especially cooking or learning about permaculture gardening, we have a big vegetable garden, recycling renovating painted finishes on furniture and walls, building from recycled 200-year-old oak timbers. We usually have some projects sculpture works or building bird boxes going on There is much that will interest you here.
This retreat is for women who wish to enjoy one of the most beautiful regions of the French countryside, with time to relax, connect, and explore. Days are unhurried, with opportunities for conversation, gentle walks, and wandering through medieval towns and historic castles.
Guests may canoe along the Dordogne River, floating past ancient stone castles, or visit the remarkable prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux, just 30 minutes away.
Accommodation is in a comfortable, contemporary French stone farmhouse set among walnut groves and limestone cliffs. Each guest has an independent ensuite bedroom, with no single supplements. Full details are available at www.esparoutis.fr
Light daily activities are offered, such as morning movement or valley walks, but participation is always optional. This is a safe, welcoming, and down-to-earth environment where you will feel at home.
Guests are welcome to join in shared cooking, permaculture gardening, and creative hands-on projects using recycled materials. There is always something interesting happening—and plenty of space to simply relax.
Full itinerary on request.
Relax, restore, and reconnect in a luxury stone farmhouse set among walnut groves and wildflower meadows in the heart of the Dordogne Valley.
Explore historic villages, castles, and prehistoric cave art, enjoy gentle walking, shared meals, cooking, and meaningful conversation in a warm, small-group setting.
Come solo or with a friend — each guest enjoys a private room. A nurturing getaway to slow down, connect with nature, and create lifelong memories with like-minded women. For a full itinerary please contact us .