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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
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
Through the monastic clock: A spiritual odyssey with RITRIT
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?
Mont-des-Cats Abbey
In the heart of northern France, at the Belgian border, you'll find the Trappist monks of Mont-des-Cats Abbey. In this nearly two-hundred-year-old monastery, come take time for renewal and rest!
by Mathis
Spiritual retreat locations in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Taking a spiritual retreat in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
by Mathis
Discovering integral ecology in a monastery!
Ecology? Laudato Si'!
Clarisse Monastery of Nantes
In the heart of the city, the Poor Clares of Nantes welcome young women for short or long-term stays!
by Mathis
Corbara, a monastery with 400 years of history
Corbara: A monastery filled with history
Maison Regnum Christi
The Maison Regnum Christi now offers spiritual retreats and annual highlights, providing spiritual renewal for a diverse audience.
by Mathis
Silence in the monastery: staying serene
Discovering the serenity of silence: a monastic retreat accessible to all
Centre Spirituel du Hautmont
The Centre Spirituel du Hautmont, near Lille, offers a haven of peace for spiritual reflection, Ignatian retreats, and community activities in the heart of the metropolis. An inspiring place for inner search and spiritual growth.