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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
by Gabriel
What is a spiritual retreat?
What is a spiritual retreat?
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Carmel d'Angers
In the heart of Angers, in Maine-et-Loire, the Carmelite sisters welcome you to experience a spiritual retreat in an atmosphere of silence, prayer, and fellowship. Located just a few minutes' walk from the Château d'Angers, the Carmel offers a true haven of peace within the city. Whether you wish to deepen your faith, discern a vocation, or simply take a break from daily life, this Christian retreat in Angers allows you to find renewal in the spiritual tradition of the Carmel.
Monastère de Notre Dame du Perpétuel-Secours à Sainte-Thérèse
In the Diocese of Saint-Jérôme / Mont-Laurier (Canada), there is a small community of contemplative nuns ready to welcome you to spend time among them in prayer and silence.
by Claire
Spiritual retreats in France: what to know before you go
Why choose France for a spiritual retreat?
Abbaye de Santa Maria de Monte Oliveto Maggiore
Située dans la province de Sienne, au cœur des Crete Senesi, l’Abbazia di Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto Maggiore est la Maison généralice de la Congrégation bénédictine olivétaine. Haut lieu de spiritualité, d’art et d’histoire, l’abbaye accueille hommes, femmes et groupes pour un séjour de retraite spirituelle chrétienne en Toscane, selon la tradition millénaire de l’hospitalité bénédictine.
Monastero di San Pietro a Ostuni
Situé dans la région des Pouilles, à proximité de la célèbre ville blanche d’Ostuni, le Monastero di San Pietro est une communauté de moniales bénédictines qui accueille toute personne en quête de silence, de prière et de ressourcement intérieur. Le monastère propose des retraites spirituelles chrétiennes à Ostuni, ouvertes aux groupes comme aux personnes seules.
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde
Nestled between garrigue and vineyards, set against the charming Provençal village of Saint-Didier, Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde is a place of hospitality and spiritual retreats deeply rooted in history and Christian tradition. Away from the hustle and bustle, on a small hill overlooking the landscape of the Comtat Venaissin, the house offers a setting conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, lulled in summer by the song of cicadas.
Monastero di Camaldoli
Camaldoli Monastery is located in Tuscany, in a pristine mountain setting, about 70 km from Florence and 40 km from Arezzo, on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines. The monastery has a large monastic guest house that welcomes people seeking to experience a spiritual retreat, personal time of silence, or participation in activities offered by the community.
Monastero Madonna dell'Unione de Boschi
Monastero Madonna dell'Unione de Boschi is located in the municipality of Vicoforte, in the province of Cuneo, in the Piedmont region, and belongs to the diocese of Mondovì. The welcoming community belongs to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists). The monastery welcomes men, women and groups. It is open to anyone wishing to experience a spiritual retreat, especially those who wish to reflect on the meaning of their life and deepen their relationship with the Lord Jesus.
Maison d'Accueil de l'Ile Blanche
Located just 30 meters from the sea, with direct access to the famous GR34 trail, the Maison d'Accueil de l'Ile Blanche welcomes you year-round in a 13-hectare estate nestled between sea and nature. Managed by a community of Sisters and a team of lay people, the house offers welcoming hospitality in a spirit of simplicity, respect, and attentiveness.
Maison Mère de Ploërmel Welcome Center
Located in Ploërmel, in the heart of Brocéliande country, the Mother House of the Brothers of Christian Instruction welcomes individuals and groups seeking a spiritual retreat, a Christian retreat, a time of renewal, quiet work, or training in a peaceful, green setting. This warm and welcoming place is equally suited for prayer, remote work, or organizing recollections and spiritual weekends.
Notre-Dame de Leffe Abbey
At the entrance to Dinant, in the province of Namur, Belgium, Notre-Dame de Leffe Abbey welcomes those wishing to experience a spiritual retreat or Christian retreat in a peaceful monastic setting between city and nature. This historic place offers an environment conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, following the rhythm of Premonstratensian life.
Accueil du Couvent de Malet
The Couvent de Malet, located in Saint-Côme-d'Olt in the Lot valley, offers a peaceful and spiritual setting for renewal retreats. Welcoming pilgrims and seekers, it invites prayer, silence, and communion in soothing natural surroundings.
Maison Saint Joseph d'Allex
Maison Saint Joseph in Allex is a welcoming space open to all those wishing to experience a time of inner pause, a Christian retreat, or a quiet stay in a peaceful and fraternal environment. In the heart of Drôme, the vast wooded park, historic buildings, and daily presence of a religious community give it a unique atmosphere conducive to prayer, silence, and meaningful encounters.
Vézelay Basilica - Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem
In the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the brothers and sisters of the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem welcome you at the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica. For centuries, this major site for spiritual retreat and pilgrimage has attracted those seeking peace, beauty, and inner depth.
Bethanien Monastery
Discover Bethanien Monastery in Switzerland, an ideal place for a spiritual retreat or Christian retreat. Between lake and mountains, experience a stay of prayer, silence, and renewal in the footsteps of Saint Nicholas of Flüe.
Monastero di Dumenza
The Benedictine monastery "Ss. Trinità" is located in Lombardy, in the province of Varese, in the municipality of Dumenza, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. It stands at the heart of the forest, in an isolated and silent environment, overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains.
Community of the Little Sisters of the Lamb – Marseille
Come experience a Christian spiritual retreat in Marseille with the Little Sisters of the Lamb. In their small monastery in the La Rose neighborhood, these mendicant sisters welcome you for a time of silence, prayer, and fraternal sharing in the heart of Provence.
Sainte-Claire Monastery in Montfavet
On the outskirts of Avignon, in Montfavet, a welcoming community of contemplative Poor Clare nuns receives visitors at Sainte-Claire Monastery. This peaceful, bucolic place is ideal for finding physical, emotional, mental and spiritual renewal.
Fraternity of Tiberias - Sisters' House
Discover the house of the Sisters of the Fraternity of Tiberias in Pondrôme, in the Belgian Ardennes: a Christian spiritual retreat location in the heart of nature, combining prayer, manual work, and fraternity.