Pur Azur

Pur Azur is a wellness centre dedicated to guided fasting and hiking stays, with a programme built around time outdoors, reflection and gentle support. Its approach combines the Buchinger fasting method with walks in natural settings, creating a structured break from everyday routines and an opportunity to reconnect with the body and the surrounding landscape.

The centre operates across several destinations, including Valbonne and Beuil on the French Riviera, as well as Tarifa in Andalusia. Each setting brings a different natural environment to the experience, from the landscapes of the Côte d’Azur to the warmer atmosphere of southern Spain. The stays are designed as immersive retreats rather than isolated appointments, with time set aside for rest, movement and personal reflection.

Fasting is organised according to the Buchinger method, a supervised protocol that includes water, herbal infusions and carefully prepared liquid nourishment during the fasting period. The fasting phase generally lasts between four and six days within a longer stay. Pur Azur also places emphasis on preparation before the retreat and a gradual return afterwards, helping participants approach the experience in a considered way.

Hiking forms a central part of the programme. Routes take place in scenic surroundings and are paired with a pace intended to support the fasting experience. The daily schedule also includes themed workshops and short talks, giving the stays an educational dimension alongside the physical activity. Topics focus on fasting, wellbeing and a deeper understanding of personal habits and balance.

The atmosphere is calm, nature-led and supportive, with an emphasis on small daily rituals and time away from normal pressures. The team provides guidance throughout the stay, with professional support associated with the Fédération Française de Jeûne et Randonnée. The format is intended for people in good health who are looking for a supervised wellness break centred on fasting, walking and self-observation.

Pur Azur suits those seeking a focused retreat rather than a conventional spa visit. It may appeal to participants interested in combining an organised wellness programme with outdoor activity, group learning and a change of setting. The combination of fasting, hiking and guided reflection gives the centre a distinctive identity within the French Riviera wellness scene.