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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center
At the crossroads of Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique and Morbihan, the La Roche du Theil welcome and spirituality center receives men, women, youth, families and groups, including scouts and WWOOFers!
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
The Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem live their monastic life in Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. They welcome visitors and pilgrims, inviting them to pray alongside them.
Banneux Priory - Brothers of Saint John
In Banneux, Belgium, at a site of Marian apparitions, the Brothers of Saint John welcome you to Regina Pacis Priory!
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Spiritual Exercises - Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius, a warrior in career transition, who launches a MOOC
Le Gaillardin Spiritual Life Center
The Sève Movement welcomes anyone seeking meaning during sessions at Le Gaillardin Spiritual Life Center in Vendée. A quiet place in the heart of a forest, conducive to reflection and depth.
Chevetogne Monastery
Chevetogne Monastery, nestled in the heart of the Belgian countryside, is a place of prayer and ecumenical dialogue, ideal for finding renewal in an atmosphere of distinctive peace and spirituality.
Little Sisters of the Lamb - Saint Pierre
Not far from Fanjeaux, in Aude, the Little Sisters of the Lamb have their family house, a haven of peace in the middle of the fields embodying the mendicant spirit of this order.
Carmel de Lourdes
The Carmel de Lourdes is a monastery near one of France's most iconic sites, the sanctuary of Lourdes. Located at the bottom of a valley, not far from Tarbes, it is an ideal place for a time of vocational discernment.
Notre-Dame de la Résurrection Hermitages
Located in the heart of the Rouergue causses, the Notre Dame de Résurrection hermitages welcome you for a time of silence and solitude in a setting conducive to a deep relationship with God.
Mariapolis Center
The Mariapolis Center is run by a community of four focolarine sisters who welcome groups (church movements, youth groups, etc.) to enjoy the exceptional setting of the Chartreuse mountain range.
Notre-Dame du Désert Parish Hermitage
A stone's throw from the Breton metropolis, nestled in a verdant setting, the Notre-Dame du Désert Parish Hermitage awaits you for a solitary retreat, away from it all, for a time of rest and contemplation.
Sainte Colette d'Assise Monastery
For over a century, the French-speaking Poor Clares of Paray have been established in the city of Saint Clare, in Assisi. Overlooking the old town, their gardens and guest house await you for a refreshing retreat, following in the footsteps of their foundress and Saint Francis.
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.