From the Emerald Coast to the edges of Brocéliande, Brittany brings together Cistercian abbeys, Foyers de charité, and monasteries, often just a few miles from the sea: a density of welcoming places that few French regions can match.
This page brings together spiritual retreat venues in Brittany, continuously updated: type of accommodation, length of stay, and the option to come alone, with a group, or with family.
Would you prefer a curated selection to get a first sense of what's available? Our article Where to go on a spiritual retreat in Brittany? presents several of them in detail.
On a peninsula along the Emerald Coast, Saint-Jacut Abbey has welcomed guests since 1875, with the Sisters of the Immaculate. People come for a retreat, a family vacation, or a few days of quiet, with the sea at the end of the garden.
Located in Ploërmel, in the heart of Brocéliande country, the Mother House of the Brothers of Christian Instruction welcomes individuals and groups seeking a spiritual retreat, a Christian retreat, a time of renewal, quiet work, or training in a peaceful, green setting. This warm and welcoming place is equally suited for prayer, remote work, or organizing recollections and spiritual weekends.
Located just 30 meters from the sea, with direct access to the famous GR34 trail, the Maison d'Accueil de l'Ile Blanche welcomes you year-round in a 13-hectare estate nestled between sea and nature. Managed by a community of Sisters and a team of lay people, the house offers welcoming hospitality in a spirit of simplicity, respect, and attentiveness.
Looking for a place of silence and peace to rest in Brittany, away from it all? The Cistercian sisters of Campénéac Abbey welcome you into their community for spiritual retreats in Morbihan!
Located in Brittany, near Saint-Malo, the Foyer de Charité de Tressaint welcomes everyone for a spiritual pause.
At the crossroads of Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique and Morbihan, the La Roche du Theil welcome and spirituality center receives men, women, youth, families and groups, including scouts and WWOOFers!
A stone's throw from the Breton metropolis, nestled in a verdant setting, the Notre-Dame du Désert Parish Hermitage awaits you for a solitary retreat, away from it all, for a time of rest and contemplation.
In the heart of central Brittany, between Pontivy and Josselin in the Morbihan department, the Trappist abbey of Our Lady of Timadeuc welcomes individuals and groups for restorative, authentic, and inspiring stays!
In Brittany, in the heart of Morbihan, between the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula and the Carnac alignments, lies Abbaye Saint-Michel de Kergonan! The Benedictine nuns of the Solesmes congregation welcome you for a privileged time of retreat!
Set sail for something different! La Maison Saint-François in Dinard offers a breath of fresh air in Brittany. The tranquility of the seaside, the warm welcome of the Foyer de Charité community, and the invigorating sea air make it an ideal setting for a restorative spiritual retreat.
The Community of Augustinian Hospitallers welcomes you for a time of renewal in their monastery, located in the heart of Morbihan, on the banks of the Nantes-Brest canal, in the ancient town of Malestroit.
At Pontcalec, the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit offer an ideal setting for a spiritual retreat, in the heart of Brittany, on a lush estate of around twenty hectares. A true escape awaits!
The Augustinian Community of Gouarec welcomes you for a time of spiritual renewal at their monastery located in the heart of Brittany!
The Penboc'h spiritual center is a Jesuit retreat house. This spiritual oasis, near the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany, offers peaceful retreats in an enchanting setting that combines pristine nature with warm hospitality.
Welcome to the Grand-Fougeray House, a haven of peace between Rennes and Nantes, nestled in a picturesque setting along the Vilaine River, conducive to meditation and walks, offering an experience of serenity in the heart of a region rich in history and natural beauty.
