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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
Bricquebec Abbey
Located in the heart of Cotentin, Notre Dame de Grâce Abbey in Bricquebec is home to a community of ten Cistercian brothers who will offer you a renewing retreat, and don't forget to taste their famous pâté!
Foyer Marie Jean – Maison de la Source d'Eau Vive
In the heart of Ardèche's rugged landscapes, Foyer Marie Jean, a community of consecrated brothers and sisters, welcomes you for a retreat steeped in silence, prayer, encounter, listening, and teaching.
Carmel of Mary Virgin Missionary
At the gates of Provence, in the heart of the Baronnies, the Carmel of Mary Virgin Missionary is home to a small community of brothers and sisters in a hamlet surrounded by gardens and pools fed by a living spring. They lead a life of silence and fraternal communion, welcoming retreatants.
Azille Monastery
In the heart of a region steeped in history, between medieval villages and thousand-year-old abbeys, the Canonesses of the Mother of God fill the walls of Azille Monastery with the melodious sound of their voices.
Saint-Rambert Abbey Guest House
Perched in the heights of the Bugey region, Saint-Rambert Abbey has been a sacred place of prayer since Gallo-Roman times. Between bucolic landscapes and picturesque villages, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions welcome you for a time of retreat.
Maredret Abbey
A hidden gem in its verdant setting, Maredret Abbey overlooks the Molignée valley in Belgium. Enclosed by stone walls, the abbey is home to twenty Benedictine nuns who rely on their orchards, vegetable gardens, and gardens for their food and that of their guests, whom they welcome to share their joy and peace!
Louis and Zélie of Alençon Sanctuary
In the Norman town of Alençon, about an hour's drive from Lisieux, lies the birthplace of Little Thérèse. In 2015, when her parents Louis and Zélie Martin were canonized, the Diocese of Séez established a sanctuary in the very places where they lived. The sanctuary welcomes all pilgrims for a spiritually renewing experience in Alençon!
Notre-Dame d'Argentan Abbey
Nestled in Normandy's Swiss region, Notre-Dame d'Argentan Abbey traces its history back to Merovingian times. The contemplative Benedictine nuns who watch over this sanctuary welcome female retreatants year-round to share their fraternal, prayerful, and industrious life.
Ourscamp Abbey
Located in Oise, in the Hauts-de-France region, Ourscamp Abbey is home to a community of sixteen religious who, within the setting of a sublime medieval abbey and a verdant six-hectare garden, welcome men wishing to experience monastic life!
Paray Dominican Monastery
The Paray Dominican Monastery, dedicated to the Holy Rosary and the Sacred Heart, is located just a short distance from the pilgrim city of Paray-le-Monial. In a rural Burgundian setting, 14 nuns welcome you to find renewal in the many surrounding sanctuaries.
Clervaux Abbey
Clervaux Abbey is one of the few religious communities in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its neo-Romanesque style is characterized by majestic architecture. The abbey welcomes you for a spiritual retreat.
Châtelard Jesuit Spiritual Center
Located on the edge of the capital of Gaul and the countryside, the Châtelard Ecocenter has embraced a new ecological approach since 2023, while nurturing the Ignatian spiritual tradition.
Lourdes Sanctuary
The Lourdes Sanctuary is one of the most iconic places in France for Catholics (and not only!). Located at the bottom of a valley, in a mountain setting, the annual number of visitors is equally staggering, with several million people visiting each year.
Penboc'h Spiritual Center
The Penboc'h spiritual center is a Jesuit retreat house. This spiritual oasis, near the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany, offers peaceful retreats in an enchanting setting that combines pristine nature with warm hospitality.
Disciples of the Gospel - Viviers
The Disciples of the Gospel were founded in Italy in 1973 and established in Viviers, Ardèche, in 2010. Inspired by the life of Charles de Foucauld, they welcome you by offering: a path that fosters encounter with Jesus and his Gospel, a path that gives value to daily life, a path that generates encounter.
by Mathis
A typical day in the life of a monk at the monastery
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Little Sisters of the Lamb - Lyon
In Lyon, in the La Croix-Rousse neighborhood, the Little Sisters of the Lamb have been building since 2019 a haven of peace and simplicity, following the rhythm of prayer and their missionary spirit.
by Mathis
Christmas: Where to go for a spiritual retreat?
Christmas.. Ah Christmas. The city lights, the tree we decorate, the mulled wine and cinnamon, lots of cinnamon (too much cinnamon?).
Solesmes Abbey
In the heart of Sarthe stands the thousand-year-old Solesmes Abbey and its Benedictine monks. Come take time for rest and renewal with these religious who are famous for their Gregorian chant!
by Mathis
Why go on a spiritual retreat in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Why choose the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for a spiritual retreat?