Where to go on retreat in Occitanie?

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In Occitanie, enjoy the gastronomy, beautiful landscapes and abbeys.

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We have put together for you a small directory of places where it's good to go if you're planning to make a spiritual retreat in Occitanie soon!

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Between the Pyrenean mountains, the Mediterranean beaches, the wine and duck magrets, you'll tell us the schedule is already quite full! However, don't hesitate to save room for a tour of an abbey between a mountain hike and a day of sunbathing!

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If you hadn't planned to go on retreat soon, let yourself be convinced by reading about all the benefits that a spiritual retreat provides!

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If this article hasn't convinced you yet, we present all the (very good) reasons to go on retreat in Occitanie!

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Here is a non-exhaustive overview of sublime places ready to welcome you for a retreat in Occitanie:

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Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey, Village de François (31580 Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie)

• Désert Abbey is a place of spirituality and contemplation. Founded in the 19th century, the abbey is occupied by a community of Cistercian monks. Its sober and harmonious architecture offers a setting conducive to contemplation and meditation. The vast surrounding natural spaces allow for peaceful walks and moments of connection with nature. Désert Abbey embodies simplicity, serenity and spirituality, offering a refuge for the soul seeking peace and depth.
  
  

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En-Calcat Abbey (81110, Dourgne)

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• En-Calcat Abbey is a place conducive to spirituality and inner peace. Established during the 19th century, it is home to a community of Benedictine monks. Its majestic architecture and natural beauty make it a place conducive to prayer and meditation. The peaceful gardens and surrounding landscapes offer spaces conducive to contemplation and communion with nature. En-Calcat Abbey embodies spirituality, serenity and harmony, offering a place of refuge for the soul seeking tranquility and spiritual depth.
  

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Notre-Dame de Tournay Abbey (65190, Tournay)

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• Tournay Abbey, erected in the 19th century, is a place where spirituality and aesthetics meet. It houses a community of Benedictine nuns. Its medieval architecture and serene gardens make it a place conducive to prayer and reflection. Guests can enjoy the quietness of the rural surroundings and connect with nature. Tournay Abbey represents a sanctuary where spirituality, peace and harmony unite, offering a haven of peace for those seeking inner serenity and deep connection with the divine.

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Rocamadour Sanctuary (46500, Rocamadour)

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• Rocamadour Sanctuary, perched on a cliff, has been a place of pilgrimage and devotion for centuries. Its construction dates back to the Middle Ages, and it houses the Black Madonna, a sacred statue venerated by many faithful. You can appreciate the sanctuary's medieval architecture and the natural beauty of the location. You can walk the Stations of the Cross, visit the basilica and chapels, and participate in religious celebrations. Rocamadour Sanctuary creates an atmosphere filled with spirituality and peace, offering an ideal setting for prayer and meditation. You will find comfort and inspiration in this sacred place!
  

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Carmelite Monastery of Toulouse (31500, Toulouse)

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• Since the 17th century, the Carmelite Monastery of Toulouse has been a place of monastic life filled with spirituality. It houses a community of Carmelite friars. The architecture of the monastery, steeped in history, offers a setting conducive to prayer and reflection. Visitors are welcomed to participate in liturgical celebrations and discover the Carmelite spiritual path. Spiritual retreats are also offered, providing those seeking calm and inner renewal an opportunity to find renewal. The Carmelite Monastery of Toulouse embodies the values of simplicity, spirituality and fraternity, offering you a haven of peace conducive to spiritual enrichment and deepening of your faith.

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Lagrasse Abbey (11220 Lagrasse)

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• Lagrasse Abbey is an architectural and spiritual jewel. Established as early as the 8th century, Lagrasse Abbey houses a community of Benedictine monks. Its impressive medieval architecture and serene gardens make it a place conducive to prayer and contemplation. Visitors are invited to participate in liturgical offices and discover monastic life. The magnificent surrounding landscapes offer opportunities for meditative walks and connection with nature. Lagrasse Abbey represents a haven of peace and serenity, where spirituality and beauty blend harmoniously. It offers a refuge conducive to the search for inner peace and deepening of one's faith.

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Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey (66820 Casteil)

• Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey, located in Pyrénées-Orientales, is a spiritual place of great beauty. Founded in the 10th century, the abbey is nestled at the top of a mountain, offering spectacular panoramic views. The Romanesque architecture of the abbey is remarkable, with its church, cloister and monastic buildings. Visitors are invited to participate in liturgical offices and discover monastic life. For those who wish to stay more than a day, it is possible to go on retreat there, allowing one to withdraw from the outside world and find renewal in a peaceful setting. The surrounding gardens offer spaces for meditation and contemplation, conducive to connection with God and nature. Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey embodies the spiritual heritage and preservation of monastic tradition, offering visitors a unique experience of peace, spirituality and beauty in a majestic environment.

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Dominican Sisters Monastery of Bor (12200 Monteils)

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• The Dominican Sisters Monastery is a place of religious life and prayer. Built a few decades ago, the monastery's architecture is both simple and elegant, creating an atmosphere conducive to spirituality. Going there will allow you to take a time of contemplation and inner renewal. The peaceful gardens and meditation spaces offer an ideal setting for contemplation and connection with God. The Dominican Sisters Monastery of Bor embodies the search for truth, prayer and community life, offering visitors a place of peace where they can deepen their relationship with God, nourish their spiritual life and above all recharge their batteries!

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François Palau Spiritual Center (82160 Caylus)

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• The François Palau Spiritual Center is a retreat and renewal place founded to honor the memory of François Palau, priest and mystic of the 19th century. The center offers a setting conducive to prayer, reflection and contemplation. The spiritual retreats offered allow participants to withdraw from the hectic world and refocus on their relationship with God. The center's activities include meditation times, spiritual teachings and moments of fraternal sharing. The François Palau Spiritual Center thus offers visitors a sacred space where they can renew their faith, find answers to their spiritual questions and discover God's presence in their lives.

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