Reflection and renewal

Outside the peak summer months, Maison des Aigles becomes a dedicated retreat space — a quiet place for deep work, reflection, and renewal. Our mini-sabbaticals are offered at a special rate by application.

Concept

A sabbatical is a period set apart from ordinary life — an extended period in which you can travel and work intentionally on something that is not your routine job with minimal financial pressure.

We offer a compact version of the same thing. A mini-sabbatical at Maison des Aigles is a short period of between one and four weeks in which you can step back to refresh yourself more deeply, make progress on meaningful work, or reorient yourself ahead of a new phase.

A mini-sabbatical is intended for creativity and reflection as well as rest. You would have the option of support to help you think about how to use the time wisely to meet the needs of the moment you are in. It is offered at a significantly reduced rate to make it as affordable and accessible as possible.

If this sounds like what you need, Maison des Aigles is ready to welcome you. You’ll have the whole house to yourself, free from obligations. Partners or guests are welcome too — we just need to know in advance.

Cost

Mini-sabbaticals at Maison des Aigles are currently available on the following basis:

• €400 for one week

• €700 for two weeks

• €950 for three weeks

• €1,200 for four weeks

The house is warmed by an efficient wood burner, and logs are supplied. Electricity for heating is charged at cost, based on meter readings.

The process

Your mini-sabbatical begins with a short application form.

We ask a little about who you are, what motivates you to apply, and what you hope to focus on during your time here. This helps us understand whether Maison des Aigles is right for you at this moment.

Mini-sabbaticals run from October to June and last between one and four weeks.

We review applications as they come in, and respond within a few days.