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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
Maison Massabielle
Maison Massabielle is located a few kilometers from Paris. It welcomes couples, families and groups for retreats, stays, training sessions and spiritual programs. Ideal thanks to its vast 3-hectare park, the house offers numerous accommodation options.
Val d'Igny Abbey
Chocolate and prayer: a wonderful combination offered by the Cistercian sisters of Val d'Igny so you can find renewal through both spiritual and earthly nourishment!
Bouzy-la-Forêt Monastery
Bouzy-la-Forêt Monastery welcomes people from all backgrounds and pays special attention to those who are hard of hearing! One of the community sisters is trained in French Sign Language to communicate easily with deaf visitors.
Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey — Village de François
Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey is a unique and fraternal place. The Village de François team welcomes you to this 19th-century abbey, surrounded by nature in the agricultural and forested hills of Haute-Garonne.
Hautecombe Abbey
Nestled on the western shore of Lake Bourget in Savoie, the idyllic setting of Hautecombe Abbey is enhanced by the warm welcome of the Chemin Neuf Community, who will receive you with joy!
Venière Abbey
Venière Abbey is an ideal place to experience time together in fellowship and find renewal in Burgundy, within a community of Benedictine nuns!
Sainte Lioba Abbey
In Simiane-Collongue in Provence, halfway between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, come rest in the silence and beauty of nature, share times of prayer, and listen to the word of God.
Saint-Martin de Ligugé Abbey
Saint-Martin de Ligugé Abbey is the first monastery in Europe. Built in the 4th century, it is now home to a congregation of Benedictine monks.
Taulignan Monastery
In the luminous landscape of the Drôme provençale, among vineyards and lavender fields, the Dominican nuns of La Clarté Notre-Dame Monastery in Taulignan welcome anyone seeking renewal in a setting that fosters contemplation!
Sainte-Baume Sanctuary
In the heart of Provence, within the Sainte-Baume massif, stands the Cave of Saint Mary Magdalene, a sanctuary maintained by Dominican friars. At the foot of the cave is the guest house.
Trinità dei Monti, Rome
In the heart of Rome's historic center, the Saint Joseph Guest House at Trinità dei Monti welcomes each person to a setting conducive to rest and peace of body and spirit.
Echourgnac Abbey
Woofing, individual retreats, youth and group retreats... there's something for everyone! So come visit Echourgnac, in Dordogne!
Orval Abbey
Orval Abbey is a Belgian Trappist abbey located in the Ardennes, very close to the French border. And they don't just make beer there...
Lagrasse Abbey
Under the Occitan sun, in a landscape of vineyards and hills, come and experience a spiritual retreat with the canons of Lagrasse Abbey.
Cîteaux Abbey
In Burgundy, the monks of Cîteaux Abbey welcome people who wish to find renewal for 2 to 7 days in an atmosphere of peace and prayer, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Champagne Abbey
Saint-Pierre de Champagne Abbey, located between Lyon and Valence, is home to the Canons Regular of Saint Victor who, throughout the year, welcome visitors for times of encounter, spiritual renewal, and formation.