From the volcanoes of Auvergne to the Savoyard massifs, from the Rhône valley to the foothills of the Massif central, this is one of the most varied regions in France. The kind of retreat you find here depends on where you look: altitude and isolation on one side, the immediate proximity of a major city on the other.
This page brings together the spiritual retreat venues of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, kept continuously up to date: type of hospitality, length of stay, possibility of coming alone, in a group, or with family.
Looking for reviewed addresses first? Our article Spiritual retreat venues in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes presents a curated selection.
An old Savoyard building, Chalet Béthanie is a warm and welcoming place. Come spend a few days with family or friends, to rest or to work in the fresh mountain air!
In Lyon, a short distance from the La Croix-Rousse neighborhood and on the banks of the Saône, the Little Brothers of the Lamb have been building a haven of peace and simplicity since 2019, shaped by the rhythm of prayer and their spirit of mission.
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!
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!
The Disciples of the Gospel were founded in Italy in 1973 and established in Viviers, Ardèche, in 2010. Inspired by the life of Charles de Foucauld, they welcome you by offering: a path that fosters encounter with Jesus and his Gospel, a path that gives value to daily life, a path that generates encounter.
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.
In Lyon, in the La Croix-Rousse neighborhood, the Little Sisters of the Lamb have been building since 2019 a haven of peace and simplicity, following the rhythm of prayer and their missionary spirit.
Located on the edge of the capital of Gaul and the countryside, the Châtelard Ecocenter has embraced a new ecological approach since 2023, while nurturing the Ignatian spiritual tradition.
In the heart of Ardèche's rugged landscapes, Foyer Marie Jean, a community of consecrated brothers and sisters, welcomes you for a retreat steeped in silence, prayer, encounter, listening, and teaching.
Perched in the heights of the Bugey region, Saint-Rambert Abbey has been a sacred place of prayer since Gallo-Roman times. Between bucolic landscapes and picturesque villages, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions welcome you for a time of retreat.
The Mariapolis Center is run by a community of four focolarine sisters who welcome groups (church movements, youth groups, etc.) to enjoy the exceptional setting of the Chartreuse mountain range.
