Where to go on a retreat in Brittany?

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Spiritual retreat locations in Brittany

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We've put together a little directory of wonderful places to visit if you're planning a spiritual retreat in Brittany soon!

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If you hadn't planned to go on a retreat yet, let yourself be convinced by reading about all the benefits of a retreat!

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And why Brittany, you might ask? Well, simply because Brittany grows on you! But seriously, there are many other reasons that make this region a perfect place to take a moment away from the world. We invite you to discover them here!

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So here's a non-exhaustive overview of sublime places ready to welcome you for a Breton retreat!

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Maison Saint François in Dinard

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• Set sail at this house that offers you a breath of fresh air! The tranquility of the seaside, the warm welcome of the community at Foyer de charité de Tressaint, the invigorating sea air: an ideal setting for a rejuvenating spiritual stay!

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• 35800, Dinard - More information here!

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Notre-Dame de Timadeuc Abbey

• Between Pontivy and Josselin in Morbihan, the Cistercian abbey Notre-Dame de Timadeuc welcomes groups for rejuvenating, authentic, and inspiring stays!

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• Timadeuc, 56580 Bréhan - More information here!

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La Joie-Notre-Dame de Campénéac Abbey

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• The La Joie Notre-Dame abbey is a unique place in the heart of nature, on the edge of the legendary Brocéliande forest. Alone, in a group, or with family, come experience a rejuvenating stay, a unique experience!

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• 56800, Campénéac - More information here!

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Malestroit Monastery

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• The Community of Augustinian Hospitaller Sisters welcomes you for a time of renewal at their monastery located in the heart of Morbihan, on the banks of the Nantes to Brest canal, in the millennial town of Malestroit

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• 56140, Malestroit - More information here!

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Notre-Dame de Joie Monastery in Pontcalec

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• The Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit lead a religious life whose main task is teaching, and they also welcome anyone seeking renewal, offering an ideal setting for a spiritual retreat on a verdant estate of about twenty hectares! Change of scenery guaranteed!

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• 56240 Pontcalec - More information here!

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Saint-Michel de Kergonan Abbey

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• Between the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula and the Carnac alignments lies Saint-Michel de Kergonan Abbey in the heart of Morbihan, and just a few hundred meters from the beach! The Benedictine nuns of the Solesmes Congregation welcome you for a special retreat time, between land and sea!

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• 56340, Plouharnel - More information here!

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Melleray Abbey

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• An iconic religious heritage of the Nantes region, Melleray Abbey is a living witness to more than 900 years of history. After nine centuries of presence by Cistercian monks, it's the Chemin Neuf Community that has, since 2015, continued the vocation of prayer, fraternal life, and hospitality of this place which, for almost a millennium, has had the primary vocation of disposing those who pass through to seek and praise God through liturgy, meditation, and work

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• 44520 La Meilleraye-de-Bretagne

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Gouarec Monastery

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• In the Côtes d'Armor but at the border of Finistère and Morbihan, the community of Augustinian sisters who live there is a landmark for many people, who are often struck by an atmosphere of peace that emanates from the place. People who come to the sisters greatly appreciate the liturgy, as this is an integral part of their vocation and they take special care of it!

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• 22570 Gouarec

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Notre-Dame de Miséricorde Monastery in Pont l'Abbé

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• South of Quimper, in Brittany, the Community of Augustinian Hospitaller Sisters welcomes you for a time of renewal at their monastery located in the heart of Pont l'Abbé! Spiritual and cultural change of scenery guaranteed!

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• 29120 Pont-l'Abbé

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Penboc'h Spiritual Center

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• Located on the shores of the Gulf of Morbihan in South Brittany, this center offers an exceptional environment where one can get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, find renewal, deepen one's faith, and connect with the Word of God. Managed by the Jesuit Community of Penboc'h, in collaboration with laypeople, priests, and religious sisters of Ignatian spirituality, this center organizes retreats throughout the year for different audiences, including couples, engaged couples, young professionals, as well as spiritual halts, training sessions, themed retreats (biblical, liturgical, professional life, grief...), the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, "pray and sail" prayer sessions, etc. It's an exceptional place to be alone, pray, and connect with yourself and with the Lord

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• 56610 Arradon

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Landévennec Abbey

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• Located on the Crozon peninsula in Cornouaille and founded by Saint Guénolé, a religious figure from the fifth century, it is considered one of the oldest and most important abbeys in Brittany, and is called the "Heart of Brittany" by historian Arthur de La Borderie. After being abandoned and left in ruins in the 1810s, it was restored by a new Benedictine monastic community in 1958, which built new buildings. The abbey is affiliated with the Subiaco Mont-Cassin congregation. The Benedictines welcome you for a day or for a longer retreat!

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• Landévennec, 29650

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Rhuys Abbey

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• Rhuys Abbey - Located in South Brittany, the abbey is nestled in the heart of the town of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, on the Rhuys Peninsula. It benefits from an exceptional natural location on the ocean's edge. The abbey welcomes visitors individually or in groups for a day, a weekend, or even a full week. It offers a variety of activities, ranging from a simple break to rest to a retreat session or a professional seminar. The abbey is also a place of contemplation, renewal, and spiritual awakening. The establishment has relaxation, dining, and work spaces in the midst of a verdant setting, only 200 meters from the sea. It can be easily accessed by a charming path, which invites walking, encounters, and discoveries

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• 56730 Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

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