Signature Edition – Biarritz
26–31 May, 2026
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Join us for our signature Surf & Yoga retreat in Biarritz, France, from May 26–31, 2026.
This is our original Bonbon concept in Biarritz, created for those who want a week of surfing, eating well and living life in the cutest French surf town. Our retreats are a mix of everything that makes you feel good; Think wellness with a generous sprinkle of hedonism.
A typical week may consist of a bunch of sweet things like; An afternoon glass of wine looking at the surfers at Côte Des Basques, lazy beach days and refreshing dips, garden apéros, early morning croissants on the way to surf and that feeling of slight excitement and nervousness.
Throw in a night out in Biarritz, a sunset with bubbles, pizza and surfing, homemade nutritious dinners by our holistic health coach, and you get the idea. We like to think balance is key, and want to bring back the importance of allowing yourself to enjoy and relax without restrictive limitations.
This retreat is open to all genders and all levels of surf and yoga. For surfing, you can choose lessons if you are an intermediate or beginner, or guiding if you are more advanced.
Scroll down to read more about the retreat concept and everything that’s included.
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What's included
5x nights in 2 or 4 person bedroom with private bathroom
4x surf lessons or guiding + equipment
3x yoga lessons by Maria Eskitxabel
5x tasty breakfasts
2x dinners with wine pairing
2x homemade lunches
1x afternoon apéros with bubbles and snacks
Trying out beautiful handmade surfboards in the surf guiding
Transport to and from the surf beaches
A welcome gift bag with wellness and lifestyle-related goodies
Snacks & fruits
The Location
Biarritz, nestled in the Basque Country right next to the Pyrenees, is a laidback surf town with stunning beaches, charming boutiques, and a lively atmosphere. The weather is variable, with hot, sunny days and occasional rain, which keeps the environment lush and green.
Casaviel, our retreat home between Biarritz and Bidart, is a charming stone house just a short walk from the beach, offering cozy accommodations, a beautiful garden, and delicious breakfasts prepared by our wonderful hosts, Lucas and Diane. The house is a 10 min bus ride or 30 min walk from Biarritz centre, with the bus stop right next to the house.
The food
At our retreats, we bring joy to wellness through food. Meals are colorful, nutritious, homemade, and wholesome. At our signature retreats, our holistic health coach will prepare the dinners and lunches we enjoy at the house. To complement the experience, our dinners feature wine pairings, often highlighting natural wines.
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Surf Lessons
Beginner & intermediatesWe offer surf lessons for beginner and intermediate levels with our surf teacher Johanna at the nearby, beautiful beach Erretegia. Originally from Sweden, Johanna has years of teaching experience. She runs a local surf school with her husband Christoph here in Biarritz and spends her winters teaching skiing in the Alps.
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Surf Guiding
ExperiencedFor experienced surfers wanting to discover what Biarritz has to offer, our surf guiding is perfect for you. Lucas, the host of Casaviel, will take you to the best spots of the day and help you get comfortable in the local waters. You’ll also have the chance to try out some of Lucas' beautifully handmade boards during your session.
The Yoga
Yoga perfectly complements surfing, balancing the mind and body. Led by Maria Eskitxabel, a wellness expert with a background in functional nutrition, the sessions blend Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and breathing techniques. Maria sees yoga as self-therapy, helping you reconnect through breath and movement. Each session is personalized to suit all experience levels, ensuring a fulfilling practice for everyone.
A typical day
- 08:30 Morning Vinyasa yoga and breathwork with Maria Eskitxabel
- 09:45 Breakfast
- 11:00 Off to surf at our neighborhood beach
- 13:30 Lunch at the house or in town
- Time to stroll in Biarritz, hang on the beach or rewind
- 18:00 Garden Apéro
- 19:30 Home-made dinner by our holistic health coach
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Was so lovely thank you! You both were such warm, friendly hosts and it felt really well organised and a perfect mix of relaxing and surfing. I didn’t want to leave!
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“I really enjoyed your love for details, welcoming personalities, the perfect program and the amazing food.”
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“I felt amazing afterwards, haven't felt like this is a while”
FAQ
Travel and transportation
Yes! Joining a retreat is a great way to travel solo and meet new friends. We have solo travelers, friends, couples at our retreats.
No, Our retreats are open to all genders. We warmly welcome everyone to try out this form of traveling.
Most definitely <3 We welcome everyone to our retreats!
The surf & yoga
We cater all levels of surfing, from first timers to more experienced ones. For the first timers, beginners and intermediates learning to turn, we offer surf lessons with our amazing surf teachers Johanna and Christoph. For the more experienced ones we have our lovely surf guide Lucas who will show you the best spots around town. We also have a quiver of colorful longboards and cruisers to try out, handshaped by Lucas.
The weather in Biarritz in May and June is usually around 20 degrees during the days and 15 celsius during the nights. In October, the weather is usually more stable and a bit warmer, with temperatures around 22+ and a bit warmer evenings than in the beginning of summer. The water is warmer in the fall than in the spring, so most of the days you’ll only need a short wetsuit. In the spring we normally
recommend a 3’2 long wetsuit.
As both the ocean and mountains surround the area (which is what makes it so special and beautiful) the weather can sometimes be hard to predict. We’ve had retreats in May with +25 degrees everyday and sun and we’ve had retreats in June and July with more rain.
As a common rule the waves are softer in the summer and have more power in the fall, but also this changes a lot. We always have a spot to go to with more sheltered waves if the waves happen to be bigger.
The yoga is a mix of Hatha, Yin and Flow sessions by the lovely Maria Eskitxabel. The yoga sessions are adapted after the group, and take into consideration the surf activity during the day. We’ll have sessions that are more demanding and other sessions that are more restorative and meditative.
Cancellation & insurance
Yes, please make sure you have your travel insurance up to date before traveling.
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