Sign-up for Detox in Luberon a Healthy Break in Provence

Enchanting image galleries of Provence flood the Internet. The region is like a pretty girl with an extensive wardrobe, endless photos of lavender fields, market produce, chilled rosé and turquoise swimming pools. The mild Mediterranean climate is a magnet for holiday goers seeking a chance to relax in the sun.

Need a Health Break?

Détox in Luberon is the perfect recipe for that healthy break in Provence. The concept took form in 2015 when Danielle Jouval, a massage therapist and passionate cook, and her business partner Thérésa Mazzolini, a certified nutritionist, decided to combine their talents to create Provencal experiences that are focused on well-being.

Located in the Vaucluse, their base of operations is a restored farm house – Domaine Saint-Jacques near the hamlet of Saint Saturnin lès Apt. The team at Détox in Luberon offers their clients a range of experiences, with an emphasis on health and relaxation. There are cooking classes, nutritional seminars, photo workshops, and opportunities for nature walks to discover local wildflowers and herbs. For those who can tear themselves away from the pool, sauna and Jacuzzi can take advantage of guided mountain bike tours and or nocturnal hikes by the light of the moon.

The founders are clear that the program(s) at Détox in Luberon are about pampering and taking a healthy break, not about fasting or mono-diets. There are a daily cooking workshop and many opportunities for exercise.

What might a retreat in the heart of the Luberon look like?

Wake at your own rhythm to a fresh detoxifying beverage
Enjoy breakfast in the garden
Move your body with a session of yoga or aqua-gym or a walk
Take advantage of a mid-morning gap for a swim
Eat lunch under the Linden tree or in the barn
Relax with a siesta hour or venture out to explore the Luberon
Savour some gourmet snacks and take in a nutritional seminar
Dine al fresco (weather permitting) under a large oak tree

For more details on the programs at Détox in Luberon:

NOTE: Sadly, Détox in Luberon closed in 2018, however, you can still stay in the beautiful accommodation, sample healthy food and enjoy the Luberon. Search here.

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).