From the Alpilles to the Verdon, from the Luberon to the valleys of the Southern Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur holds the light of the South and true mountain landscapes within less than two hours of the sea. Cistercian art has left some of its finest stonework here, and the late season stays mild for a long time, making it often the best period to take a few days away.
This page brings together spiritual retreat venues in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, kept continuously up to date: type of hospitality, length of stay, and the option to come alone, as a group, or as a family.
In the heart of Provence, in the Sainte-Baume massif, lies the Grotto of Saint Mary Magdalene, a sanctuary run by Dominican brothers. At the foot of the Grotto stands the guest house.
In the suburbs of Avignon, in Montfavet, a charming community of contemplative Poor Clare sisters welcomes visitors to Sainte-Claire Monastery. This bucolic setting, steeped in serenity, is ideal for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual renewal.
Come experience a Christian spiritual retreat in Marseille with the Little Sisters of the Lamb. In their small monastery in the La Rose neighborhood, these mendicant sisters welcome you for a time of silence, prayer, and fraternal sharing in the heart of Provence.
Nestled between garrigue and vineyards, set against the charming Provençal village of Saint-Didier, Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde is a place of hospitality and spiritual retreats deeply rooted in history and Christian tradition. Away from the hustle and bustle, on a small hill overlooking the landscape of the Comtat Venaissin, the house offers a setting conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, lulled in summer by the song of cicadas.
In the heart of Marseille, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde welcomes millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. This "Good Mother" needs her children to welcome those who come to visit her. This summer, the sanctuary offers a special welcome within its walls overlooking the sea and the city to young people between 20 and 35 years old to become volunteers.
Half an hour from Avignon and the Camargue, the Visitation sisters of the Tarascon monastery welcome you for a spiritual stay that is restful and fraternal. The community invites you to come and stay in their monastery, imbued with the gentle spirit of Provence. Come and discover a daily life transfigured by the presence of God, in gentleness and humility, simplicity and joy.
A haven of silence and greenery at the foot of Mont Ventoux: Blauvac Abbey is simply the place you need for a restorative inner journey, surrounded by lavender fields, vineyards, and cherry trees.
In Simiane-Collongue in Provence, halfway between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, come rest in the silence and beauty of nature, share in times of prayer, and listen to the Word of God.
Not far from Nice and Grasse, on the Côte d'Azur, in Roquefort-les-Pins, the Foyer de Charité welcomes you for a privileged time of renewal between sea and mountains! Nestled in a four-hectare park, the sanctuary is located in Roquefort-les-Pins, in the Alpes-Maritimes department (06)!
Located in the heart of the Alps, the Notre-Dame du Laus sanctuary welcomes retreatants from all backgrounds year-round. It was built following apparitions of the Virgin Mary to a shepherdess, Benoîte Rencurel, between 1664 and 1718.
Located at over 300 meters altitude, the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Laghet has been a place of miracles since the 17th century. Led by diocesan priests and Benedictine nuns, this Baroque chapel from Nice is a haven of peace where visitors express their gratitude through ex-votos. It is a place of hope and comfort, blending a rich history with soothing spirituality.
