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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
Notre-Dame de Wisques Abbey
At the top of a wooded hill, a large white monastery is home to a welcoming community of Benedictine nuns. An ideal location, in the heart of nature, for a spiritual retreat following the rhythm of monastic life.
by Marguerite
What to bring on a spiritual retreat?
What to bring on a spiritual retreat?
Mondaye Abbey
In Calvados, in the heart of the Norman countryside and not far from the historic D-Day landing beaches, you'll find Mondaye Abbey! A jewel of classical architecture, it is a special place where about twenty canons live. They warmly welcome you to share in their prayer and enjoy the peaceful and refreshing setting!
Saint-Michel de Kergonan Abbey
In Brittany, in the heart of Morbihan, between the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula and the Carnac stone alignments, you'll find Saint-Michel de Kergonan Abbey! The Benedictine nuns of the Solesmes Congregation welcome you for a privileged retreat time!
by Marguerite
Why go on a spiritual retreat?
Going on a spiritual retreat: the best decision of your year?
Notre-Dame du Kokoubou Monastery (Benin)
The Brothers and Sisters of Notre-Dame du Kokoubou Monastery welcome you with joy! Manual work and community prayers structure the days in this Beninese monastery where life is good and a change of scenery is guaranteed!
Community of the Assumption - Lyon Croix Rousse
The Sisters of the Assumption welcome you to Lyon in a family home with a large garden that gives the impression of countryside and escape right in the heart of the city! Easy to access, it's an ideal place for times of personal and spiritual renewal!
Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Sanctuary
In the heart of Ardèche, on the edge of Cévennes National Park, the community of Sisters of the Presentation of Mary welcomes you to the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Sanctuary!
Carmelite Monastery of Le Broussey
On the banks of the Garonne River, south of Bordeaux, the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of Le Broussey offers an exceptional setting nestled among vineyards for spiritual renewal and welcomes those wishing to experience a spiritual retreat!
Le Havre Carmel
In the heart of Le Havre, the community keeps watch like a lighthouse over the city, just minutes from the sea, in a quiet neighborhood. The Carmelite sisters welcome you for a time of rest and renewal with a touch of sea air!
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris)
Saint-Benoît Priory is a spiritual welcome center located in the heart of Paris, on Montmartre Hill, just steps from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It welcomes all those wishing to share the prayer life of the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre, who have been established here since 1898.
Pellevoisin Sanctuary
Located in the heart of France, between Tours and Châteauroux in the Indre department, the Marian sanctuary of Pellevoisin is discreet. Yet it is a pilgrimage site offering the opportunity for rejuvenating spiritual retreats!
Rocamadour Sanctuary
A jewel of the Haut-Quercy region, perched on a 150-meter cliff above the Alzou valley, Rocamadour Sanctuary is a major pilgrimage site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Marian city that has attracted crowds since the 12th century!
by Maël-Félix
How to live peacefully after your retreat (tips and tricks)
After a few days where calm, kindness, and unhurried time were the watchwords, returning to your "civilian life" can be abrupt. A fortiori if your daily…
by Maël-Félix
What is a canon?
In a nutshell, what is a "canon"?
Magdala - Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem
Hidden in the forests of Sologne is a small haven of peace: Magdala. This former hunting lodge has been home to the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem since 1985, transformed into a place of contemplation and missionary joy.
Maylis Abbey
In the South of Landes, in Chalosse, this is the land of foie gras, duck breast, and Maylis Abbey! The Benedictine community living there is happy to welcome you so you can feast on prayer, silence, and beauty.
Dax Dominican Monastery
Between Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan, in the Gascon town of Dax, the Dominican monastery is a living place animated by about twenty nuns who cultivate this haven of peace and prayer. You are most welcome!
Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey
Perched on a rocky peak in the heart of the Pyrenees, Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey welcomes anyone for long retreats (between one month and one year) and short stays, to immerse yourself body and soul in a refreshing, simple, and spiritual community rhythm of life!
Yzeron Carmel
Located 40 minutes from Lyon city center, Yzeron Carmel welcomes you for a retreat following in the footsteps of the great Carmelite figures: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint John of the Cross.