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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Laghet
Located at over 300 meters altitude, the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Laghet has been a place of miracles since the 17th century. Led by diocesan priests and Benedictine nuns, this Baroque chapel from Nice is a haven of peace where visitors express their gratitude through ex-votos. It is a place of hope and comfort, blending a rich history with soothing spirituality.
by Mathis
Hotel VS Abbey: A clash of champions
The 7 key differences between a hotel and an abbey stay: discover the art of the spiritual retreat
by Mathis
Where to go on a spiritual retreat in Île-de-France?
Spiritual pause in Île-de-France: find calm in the midst of the bustle
Maumont Abbey
Halfway between Angoulême and Bordeaux, Benedictine nuns joyfully welcome you to Maumont Abbey. Nestled between meadows and forests, this haven of tranquility is ideal for a spiritual retreat in the heart of Charente.
Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-qui-Vire Abbey
Located 25 kilometers south of Avallon, in the Yonne department (89), in the heart of Burgundy, in the northern Morvan region, Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-Qui-Vire Abbey is nestled in the middle of a vast forest crossed by streams, dotted with lakes and ponds, as well as hiking trails and wide forest paths. A rare natural setting of exceptional beauty!
by Marguerite
Lights, camera, abbey!
Monasteries and abbeys in cinema!
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur
Not far from Nice and Grasse, on the Côte d'Azur, in Roquefort-les-Pins, the Foyer de charité welcomes you for a privileged time of renewal between sea and mountains! Nestled in a four-hectare park, the sanctuary is located in Roquefort-les-Pins, in the Alpes-Maritimes department (06)!
Esvière Spiritual Center
In the heart of Angers, the Esvière Center, with nearly 1,500 years of history, is now run by the Fondacio community. It welcomes you for an inspiring stay full of meaning and hope! Join this shared third space with numerous offerings for a refreshing and stimulating spiritual time!
Mesnil Saint-Loup Monastery
In Aube, in the village of Mesnil Saint-Loup, the brothers of Notre-Dame-de-la-Sainte-Espérance Monastery live according to the Rule of Saint Benedict. They welcome to their guest house anyone seeking a renewing spiritual retreat!
by Laëtitia
Where to go on retreat in Occitanie?
In Occitanie, enjoy the gastronomy, beautiful landscapes and abbeys.
by Laëtitia
Where to make a retreat in Normandy?
Normandy: cider, beaches, but also abbeys and monasteries!
Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem - Strasbourg
In the heart of the regional capital of Strasbourg, the brothers of the Monastic Fraternity of Jerusalem welcome those who wish to take time for a retreat with them in their monastery.
Bor Dominican Sisters Convent
In the highlands of Rouergue, north of Albi in Occitanie, rising from an immense expanse of rolling hills crowned with brown woods, a small bell tower stands, peaceful and resolute. This is the Bor convent.
Léoncel Abbey - Maison Saint-Hugues
Located in a hamlet in the Drôme Vercors at an altitude of 920m on a plateau surrounded by mountains and forests, Maison Saint-Hugues is a diocesan house adjacent to the Cistercian abbey of Léoncel, built in the 12th century.
by Laëtitia
A brief introduction to different religious orders
Before diving into a presentation of some orders present in France, what exactly is a religious order?
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary
Located in the heart of the Alps, the Notre-Dame du Laus sanctuary welcomes retreatants from all backgrounds year-round. It was built following apparitions of the Virgin Mary to a shepherdess, Benoîte Rencurel, between 1664 and 1718.
by Laëtitia
Where to go for a retreat near Paris?
Leave Paris, escape the tourists and city noise for the countryside for a night or a few days!
by Marguerite
Obedience, poverty, chastity: What are monastic vows?
What are monastic vows?
Soleilmont Abbey
Hidden in a green haven, the Cistercian abbey of Notre Dame de Soleilmont is located in Fleurus, Belgium. The community will be delighted to welcome you for a retreat away from the world and to share their life of prayer, hospitality, simplicity, and joy!
by Marguerite
Why go on a spiritual retreat in Occitanie?
Taking a spiritual retreat in Occitanie