Slip between the pages of a novel and into another world—where the air is thick with candle smoke, the wine is mulled, and the silence is shared by fellow readers.
This six-night literary retreat at Château de Puy Vidal is designed for those who find deep pleasure in solitude, story, and the eerie hush of an October evening. A gathering for book lovers and quiet souls, this is a chance to rest, read, and revel in the gothic beauty of a place steeped in centuries of romance and mystery.
Surrounded by ancient tapestries, creaking floorboards, and the golden glow of firelight, you’ll find yourself wrapped in stories—both fictional and real. This is not a workshop or a writing intensive. It’s a week for immersing yourself in the books you’ve long meant to read, the conversations you’ve longed to have, and the mood you didn’t know you were craving.
The Lady of the Château team has designed an intimate, atmospheric program filled with decadent meals, fireside salons, bookish events, and playful touches that bring the spirit of the season to life. Wander the grounds with a gothic novel tucked under your arm, join in our candlelit reading circles, or simply disappear into your own quiet corner with a cup of tea and a tale.
Whether you arrive with a suitcase full of books or let yourself be inspired by others’ favorites, this retreat is an invitation to slow down, indulge your inner romantic, and spend a week surrounded by kindred spirits—people who also believe that the best conversations happen after dusk, and the best vacations involve a good book.
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