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Tarascon Visitation Monastery
Half an hour from Avignon and the Camargue, the Visitandine Sisters of Tarascon Monastery welcome you for a spiritual, restful, and fraternal stay. The community invites you to come and stay in their monastery imbued with Provençal gentleness. Come discover a daily life transfigured by God's presence, in gentleness and humility, simplicity and joy.
by Marguerite
Religious traditions in Corsica
Religious traditions that enliven Corsican cultural and spiritual life
Notre-Dame de Protection Abbey of Valognes
Located at the entrance to the historic city of Valognes, renowned for its Gallo-Roman baths, just 15 minutes from the sea, Notre-Dame de Protection Abbey welcomes you alone or in groups for a tailored retreat and time of renewal in the far North!
by Marguerite
What is Gregorian chant?
What is Gregorian chant?
Couvent de La Tourette
Located in the small rural town of Éveux, about 25km northwest of Lyon in an area classified as Coteaux du Lyonnais next to Beaujolais, Le Corbusier's convent welcomes you for a unique spiritual and cultural retreat!
by Marguerite
What are monastic divine offices?
What are monastic divine offices?
by Marguerite
Why go on a spiritual retreat in Corsica?
Making a spiritual retreat in Corsica
Sélignac Charterhouse - Maison Saint Bruno
In the foothills of the Revermont at the edge of the Jura mountains, not far from Bourg-en-Bresse, 1 hour from Lyon and Geneva by car, stands Sélignac Charterhouse! Set in a wooded environment blending fields and forest, this historic site and monument welcomes you for a time away from the world's hustle and bustle to make a hermit retreat!
La Paix Notre-Dame Priory in Flée
In the heart of Sarthe (72), located in the countryside but slightly elevated, La Paix Notre-Dame Priory enjoys a superb view over the Loir valley and a beautiful, very peaceful setting in direct contact with nature! Not far from the two cities of Tours and Le Mans, the community of sisters living on site welcomes you for a time of retreat!
Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, Douvres
In Calvados, not far from Caen and 6 miles from the first D-Day beaches, you'll find Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, home to a religious community dedicated to education. Their monastery welcomes everyone for a time of spiritual renewal in Normandy!
Gouarec Monastery
The Augustinian Community of Gouarec welcomes you for a time of spiritual renewal at their monastery located in the heart of Brittany!
Corbara Monastery
The Brothers of Saint John are delighted to welcome you to northern Corsica in their monastery near Île Rousse! Nestled in the Balagne region, Saint Dominic Monastery is a place of renewal, tranquility, and prayer for those who come. Whether for an "independent" retreat, a time of rest, or as a group, the doors of the guest house are warmly open to you!
Notre-Dame de Montligeon Sanctuary
Set in the hills of Perche, 150 km west of Paris, the Notre-Dame de Montligeon sanctuary is a place of hope, a place of comfort and a place of peace.
Frileuse Carmel
The Sisters of Frileuse Carmel open their doors to you for a special retreat time at the gates of Paris!
by Marguerite
Why go on a spiritual retreat in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
Taking a spiritual retreat in Burgundy
by Marguerite
Where to make a retreat in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, wine route, cheese tasting, but also a region rich in retreat places!
Foyer Sainte-Anne
In Burgundy in the Doubs department, right next to Besançon, come and recharge alone or in a group at Foyer Sainte-Anne!
Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame - Sens
In Burgundy but only 1 hour from Paris, the Sisters and Brothers of the Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame welcome you for a time of rest in their beautiful guest house! Come find meaning in Sens!
by Marguerite
Where to go on a retreat in Brittany?
Spiritual retreat locations in Brittany
by Marguerite
Why go on a spiritual retreat in Brittany?
Taking a spiritual retreat in Breton lands