Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is where Cluny and then Cîteaux were born, giving rise to the two great monastic traditions of medieval Western Christianity. That history remains visible today: the region holds an unusually high concentration of living communities, spread across the valleys of the Saône and the Doubs, the plateaus of the Morvan, and the first foothills of the Jura.
This page brings together spiritual retreat venues in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, continuously updated: type of hospitality, length of stay, and whether you can come alone, as a group, or as a family.
Our article Where to go on a retreat in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté? presents a curated selection.
At the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the brothers and sisters of the Fraternités Monastiques de Jérusalem welcome you to the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. For centuries, this landmark of spiritual retreat and pilgrimage has drawn those seeking peace, beauty, and inner depth.
In the Nièvre, on the banks of the Loire, stands a 19th-century gem, discreet despite its five verdant hectares: the Sanctuaire Sainte-Bernadette de Nevers. This symbolic pilgrimage site is the perfect setting for a spiritual and restorative retreat!
The Brothers of Saint John are happy to welcome you to the heart of Burgundy in their priory. Nestled among vineyards and fields, Rimont is a place of renewal, quiet, and prayer for all who come. Whether for a self-directed retreat, to take part in one of the activities, for a time of rest, or as a group, the doors of the guest house are open to you!
Discover Rimont Saint-Joseph Priory in Fley (Saône-et-Loire), a Christian spiritual retreat center in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Stay with the Apostolic Sisters of Saint John for a time of prayer, silence and spiritual renewal.
In Burgundy, the monks of Abbaye de Cîteaux welcome those who wish to find renewal for two to seven days in an atmosphere of peace and prayer, whatever their religious beliefs.
Located 25 kilometers south of Avallon, in the Yonne department (89), in the heart of Bourgogne, in the northern reaches of the Morvan, Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-qui-Vire is nestled within a vast forest crossed by streams and dotted with lakes, ponds, hiking trails, and wide forest paths. A rare natural setting of exceptional beauty!
Venière Abbey is an ideal place to experience a time of fraternal renewal and spiritual refreshment, in Bourgogne, at the heart of a Benedictine community of sisters!
The Dominican Sisters' Monastery of Paray, dedicated to the Holy Rosary and the Sacred Heart, is just a short distance from the pilgrimage city of Paray-le-Monial. In a rural setting in Bourgogne, the 12 sisters welcome you to find renewal amid the many surrounding sanctuaries.
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!
In Burgundy in the Doubs department, right next to Besançon, come and recharge alone or in a group at Foyer Sainte-Anne!
