Where to go on a spiritual retreat?

A stone's throw from Tours, Accueil Saint-Joseph offers a peaceful haven for studying for exams or taking a group retreat in the heart of the Touraine countryside, in Indre-et-Loire. Calm, silence, contemplation, and conversations with the sisters are on the program!

The Couvent de Malet, located in Saint-Côme-d'Olt in the Lot valley, offers a peaceful and spiritual setting for renewal retreats. Welcoming pilgrims and seekers, it invites prayer, silence, and communion in soothing natural surroundings.

In Madagascar, the Sisters of Ampibanjinana welcome you to the monastery with joy! Days are joyful, punctuated by work in the confectionery and community prayers. The rice paddy landscapes and Malagasy culture offer a stunning change of scenery!

Two hours from Paris, the sisters of the Annonciade of Saint-Doulchard welcome you to a place overlooking the city of Bourges, ideal for renewal, prayer, and study.

In the heart of a region steeped in history, between medieval villages and thousand-year-old abbeys, the Canonesses of the Mother of God fill the walls of Azille Monastery with the melodious sound of their voices.

In Banneux, Belgium, at a site of Marian apparitions, the Brothers of Saint John welcome you to Regina Pacis Priory!

Saint-Étienne de Bassac Abbey is a peaceful and fraternal place to experience a Christian spiritual retreat in the heart of Charente. Located between Cognac and Angoulême, surrounded by vineyards, it offers an ideal setting to reconnect with what matters most, alone, as a couple, or in a group. Welcomed by the community and friends of the abbey, you will be received in a true family spirit. The welcome is simple, caring, and focused on listening.

Discover Bethanien Monastery in Switzerland, an ideal place for a spiritual retreat or Christian retreat. Between lake and mountains, experience a stay of prayer, silence, and renewal in the footsteps of Saint Nicholas of Flüe.

A haven of silence and greenery at the foot of Mont Ventoux: Blauvac Abbey is simply the perfect place for a refreshing inner journey, surrounded by fields of lavender, vineyards, and cherry trees.

Bonneval Abbey, nestled in the green countryside of Aveyron, stands as a witness to nearly nine centuries of monastic history. Founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks from Mazan Abbey in Ardèche, it is part of the great expansion movement of the Cistercian order

In the highlands of Rouergue, north of Albi in Occitanie, rising from an immense expanse of rolling hills crowned with brown woods, a small bell tower stands, peaceful and resolute. This is the Bor convent.

Bouzy-la-Forêt Monastery welcomes people from all backgrounds and pays special attention to those who are hard of hearing! One of the community sisters is trained in French Sign Language to communicate easily with deaf visitors.

Located in the heart of Cotentin, Notre Dame de Grâce Abbey in Bricquebec is home to a community of ten Cistercian brothers who will offer you a renewing retreat, and don't forget to taste their famous pâté!

A verdant haven at the gates of Paris, Béthanie Priory welcomes anyone seeking a time of spiritual renewal. Established since 1972 in the Yvelines region, the community of 25 Benedictine nuns offers numerous customized retreats for everyone!

Nestled in the heart of the Pink City, the Carmel Monastery of Toulouse offers an exceptional setting (gardens, chapel, and library) to find renewal and welcomes individuals who wish to experience a personal spiritual retreat!

Located in the heart of the small village of Ars, about thirty kilometers from Lyon, in the Ain department (01), and a special place of pilgrimage for priests who come to pray to the Holy Curé of Ars, patron saint of all parish priests worldwide, stands a Carmel. In this secluded place conducive to contemplation, the nuns of the Carmel of Ars live a life of prayer and sisterhood.

The Carmel de Lourdes is a monastery near one of France's most iconic sites, the sanctuary of Lourdes. Located at the bottom of a valley, not far from Tarbes, it is an ideal place for a time of vocational discernment.

Welcome to Les Landes! Perched atop a small hill, the Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever keeps watch in prayer. The community of religious sisters welcomes young women to discover monastic life!

At the gates of Provence, in the heart of the Baronnies, the Carmel of Mary Virgin Missionary is home to a small community of brothers and sisters in a hamlet surrounded by gardens and pools fed by a living spring. They lead a life of silence and fraternal communion, welcoming retreatants.

On the banks of the Garonne River, south of Bordeaux, the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of Le Broussey offers an exceptional setting nestled among vineyards for spiritual renewal and welcomes those wishing to experience a spiritual retreat!

The Centre Spirituel du Hautmont, near Lille, offers a haven of peace for spiritual reflection, Ignatian retreats, and community activities in the heart of the metropolis. An inspiring place for inner search and spiritual growth.

An old Savoyard house, Chalet Béthanie is a warm and welcoming place. Come and spend a few days with family or friends, to rest or work in the fresh mountain air!

In Savoie, Nathalie and Damien welcome you to Chalet Notre-Dame des Refuges, surrounded by Alpine peaks in a breathtaking natural setting. A special place for a spiritual retreat!

Saint-Pierre de Champagne Abbey, located between Lyon and Valence, is home to the Canons Regular of Saint Victor who, throughout the year, welcome visitors for times of encounter, spiritual renewal, and formation.

In an exceptional natural setting in the heart of Allier, the Benedictine nuns of Chantelle open the doors of Saint-Vincent Abbey for a time of spiritual retreat.

Chevetogne Monastery, nestled in the heart of the Belgian countryside, is a place of prayer and ecumenical dialogue, ideal for finding renewal in an atmosphere of distinctive peace and spirituality.

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 the city, the Poor Clares of Nantes welcome young women for short or long-term stays!

Clervaux Abbey is one of the few religious communities in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Its neo-Romanesque style is characterized by majestic architecture. The abbey welcomes you for a spiritual retreat.

The Sisters of the Assumption welcome you to Lyon in a family home with a large garden that gives the impression of countryside and escape right in the heart of the city! Easy to access, it's an ideal place for times of personal 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.

In Chevilly-Larue, near Paris, the Spiritan Welcome Center hosts groups and individuals for Christian spiritual retreats in a place marked by over 150 years of missionary history. Run by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, it offers a peaceful setting conducive to rest, prayer, and discernment.

The Brothers of Saint John are delighted to welcome you to northern Corsica in their monastery near Île Rousse! Nestled in the Balagne region, Saint Dominic Monastery is a place of renewal, tranquility, and prayer for those who come. Whether for an "independent" retreat, a time of rest, or as a group, the doors of the guest house are warmly open to you!

Couvent Saint Paul is located in Thiviers in northern Dordogne. It's a spiritual retreat center run by priests of the Institute of the Good Shepherd. They welcome all types of retreatants: men, women, students, and groups.

Located in the small rural town of Éveux, about 25km northwest of Lyon in an area classified as Coteaux du Lyonnais next to Beaujolais, Le Corbusier's convent welcomes you for a unique spiritual and cultural retreat!

Located 30 km southwest of Laval in Mayenne, in the picturesque small town of Craon, the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception welcomes you for renewing and contemplative spiritual retreats!

The Cénacle Spiritual Center is a verdant and peaceful spiritual retreat location, situated just twenty minutes by train from Paris! The Ignatian sisters offer a variety of activities and programs throughout the year to help you find renewal.

In Burgundy, the monks of Cîteaux Abbey welcome people who wish to find renewal for 2 to 7 days in an atmosphere of peace and prayer, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Between Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan, in the Gascon town of Dax, the Dominican monastery is a living place animated by about twenty nuns who cultivate this haven of peace and prayer. You are most welcome!

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.

Come experience a Christian spiritual retreat in Pornic, by the sea. The Domaine de Monval welcomes priests, laypeople and families in a peaceful setting with a chapel, accommodations and a simple spiritual life.

Located in the heart of the village of La Houssaye-en-Brie, 45 km from Paris, Domaine du Palis at Saint-Martin Priory is a timeless place surrounded by a vast wooded park of over 5 hectares. Ideal for a weekend or stay near Paris.

Near Lyon, the Chemin Neuf community brings life to this magnificent former Trappist abbey, located in the heart of the Dombes ponds. The community life is based on prayer, agricultural work and welcoming anyone seeking silence and rest.

Woofing, individual retreats, youth and group retreats... there's something for everyone! So come visit Echourgnac, in Dordogne!

In the heart of Angers, the Esvière Center, with nearly 1,500 years of history, is now run by the Fondacio community. It welcomes you for an inspiring stay full of meaning and hope! Join this shared third space with numerous offerings for a refreshing and stimulating spiritual time!

In Mayenne, between Le Mans and Laval, the Community of Saint Martin welcomes you to Evron Abbey, its formation house. You can come here to experience a spiritual retreat, discern a priestly vocation, or study for your exams.

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.

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!

A true treasure of Romanesque art in the heart of the Loiret, Fleury Abbey and its community of Benedictine monks welcome you in a sumptuous and renewing setting.

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.

In Burgundy in the Doubs department, right next to Besançon, come and recharge alone or in a group at Foyer Sainte-Anne!

Just 4 miles from Agen in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède welcomes you for week-long preached spiritual retreats or weekend recollections.

Not far from Nice and Grasse, on the French Riviera, in Roquefort-les-Pins, the Foyer 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)!

The Foyer de Charité de Baye, a retreat in Champagne for heart and spirit. The community welcomes you for 6-day fundamental and deepening retreats, weekend recollections, and special programs for young professionals or couples.

Located in Brittany, near Saint-Malo, the Foyer de Charité de Tressaint welcomes everyone for a spiritual break.

The Foyer de Charité de La Flatière, located in Les Houches in Haute-Savoie facing Mont Blanc, offers Christian silent spiritual retreats open to all. In an uplifting natural setting, you can benefit from teachings, prayer, nature, and fraternal hospitality in the heart of the French Alps.

In Nord-Pas-de-Calais, the twenty members of the community at Foyer de charité de Courset welcome you for family or couples retreats where you can find renewal in silence and the sharing of a joyful and fraternal life.

The François Palau Spiritual Center is a place of contemplation nestled in a verdant valley. The Carmelite Missionary Sisters offer you accommodation for a retreat, a time of meditation or relaxation.

Discover the house of the Sisters of the Fraternity of Tiberias in Pondrôme, in the Belgian Ardennes: a Christian spiritual retreat location in the heart of nature, combining prayer, manual work, and fraternity.

In the heart of Savoie, the Fraternité Eucharistein of Saint Jeoire, founded in 1996, is a community of consecrated brothers and sisters in religious life. The fraternity welcomes anyone wishing to take time for renewal or spiritual reflection.

The Sisters of Frileuse Carmel open their doors to you for a special retreat time at the gates of Paris!

The Augustinian Community of Gouarec welcomes you for a time of spiritual renewal at their monastery located in the heart of Brittany!

Nestled on the western shore of Lake Bourget in Savoie, the idyllic setting of Hautecombe Abbey is enhanced by the warm welcome of the Chemin Neuf Community, who will receive you with joy!

Located in the center of Częstochowa, Poland, the centuries-old fortified monastery of Jasna Góra is a major center of Polish Marian devotion. The Pauline Fathers watch over the Black Madonna, making it a famous pilgrimage site.

Can't take city life anymore? Need a break? Jouarre Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine nuns. They welcome you with open arms for a spiritual retreat, just a stone's throw from Paris!

A unique place in France bringing together Franciscan brothers, sisters, and lay people, located in Orsay, 30 minutes southwest of Paris, La Clarté-Dieu welcomes all those seeking time for retreat and rest in an atmosphere of peace, kindness, and interiority.

In the heart of Sarthe (72), located in the countryside but slightly elevated, La Paix Notre-Dame Priory enjoys a superb view over the Loir valley and a beautiful, very peaceful setting in direct contact with nature! Not far from the two cities of Tours and Le Mans, the community of sisters living on site welcomes you for a time of retreat!

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!

The Benedictine community of La Rochette Abbey is delighted to welcome you and meet your needs by offering a place of listening, renewal, and an ideal setting for your studies in the heart of Savoie!

Under the Occitan sun, in a landscape of vineyards and hills, come and experience a spiritual retreat with the canons of Lagrasse Abbey.

Le Berceau Center is the birthplace of Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660). It welcomes all types of retreats between 3 and 5 days. To enjoy the Landes region or discover the life and work of this great 17th-century figure, this is the perfect place!

The Sève Movement welcomes anyone seeking meaning during sessions at Le Gaillardin Spiritual Life Center in Vendée. A quiet place in the heart of a forest, conducive to reflection and depth.

In the heart of Le Havre, the community keeps watch like a lighthouse over the city, just minutes from the sea, in a quiet neighborhood. The Carmelite sisters welcome you for a time of rest and renewal with a touch of sea air!

Located at the gates of Paris, Saint-Louis-du-Temple Abbey (or Limon Abbey) and its Benedictine nuns offer you a green setting conducive to contemplation. The guarantee of a practical and renewing spiritual retreat, individually or in a group!

In Lyon, just a stone's throw from the La Croix-Rousse district and along the banks of the Saône, the Little Brothers of the Lamb have been building since 2019 a haven of peace and simplicity to the rhythm of prayer and their missionary spirit.

In the countryside of Saint-Pierre, in the heart of Lauragais, near the tiny village of Plavilla (in Aude), the Little Brothers of the Lamb have gradually built their "little monastery" since 1993.

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.

Not far from Fanjeaux, in Aude, the Little Sisters of the Lamb have their family house, a haven of peace in the middle of the fields embodying the mendicant spirit of this order.

In the Norman town of Alençon, about an hour's drive from Lisieux, lies the birthplace of Little Thérèse. In 2015, when her parents Louis and Zélie Martin were canonized, the Diocese of Séez established a sanctuary in the very places where they lived. The sanctuary welcomes all pilgrims for a spiritually renewing experience in Alençon!

The Lourdes Sanctuary is one of the most iconic places in France for Catholics (and not only!). Located at the bottom of a valley, in a mountain setting, the annual number of visitors is equally staggering, with several million people visiting each year.

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.

Hidden in the forests of Sologne is a small haven of peace: Magdala. This former hunting lodge has been home to the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem since 1985, transformed into a place of contemplation and missionary joy.

Maison Massabielle is located a few kilometers from Paris. It welcomes couples, families and groups for retreats, stays, training sessions and spiritual programs. Ideal thanks to its vast 3-hectare park, the house offers numerous accommodation options.

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.

In the Drôme, between the Vercors and the Rhône river, very close to Valence, Maison Nazareth welcomes you to catch your breath. The Parish Co-workers of Christ the King, together with their lay associates, will be happy to meet you.

The Maison Regnum Christi now offers spiritual retreats and annual highlights, providing spiritual renewal for a diverse audience.

Set sail for renewal! Maison Saint-François in Dinard offers you a breath of fresh air in Brittany! The tranquility of the seaside, the warm welcome of the Foyer de charité community, the invigorating sea air: an ideal setting for a restorative spiritual retreat.

Maison Saint Joseph in Allex is a welcoming space open to all those wishing to experience a time of inner pause, a Christian retreat, or a quiet stay in a peaceful and fraternal environment. In the heart of Drôme, the vast wooded park, historic buildings, and daily presence of a religious community give it a unique atmosphere conducive to prayer, silence, and meaningful encounters.

In Montbron, Charente, thirty kilometers east of Angoulême, the canons regular of Saint Victor from Marie-Médiatrice Priory joyfully welcome you to their guest house: Maison Saint-Augustin. Located in the heart of a rural and preserved region, this house is an ideal place for a spiritual retreat or time of renewal, alone or in a group.

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 15-hectare estate nestled between sea and nature. Managed by a community of Sisters and a team of lay people, the House offers a welcoming atmosphere in a spirit of simplicity, respect and attentive listening.

The Sisters of the Assumption in Orléans, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, welcome you year-round for times of personal and spiritual renewal in a family-style house located just steps from the Loire River!

The Community of Augustinian Hospitallers welcomes you for a time of spiritual renewal in their monastery located in the heart of Morbihan, on the banks of the Nantes to Brest canal, in the thousand-year-old town of Malestroit.

Discover the Manrèse Spiritual Center, a green oasis less than an hour from Paris!

A hidden gem in its verdant setting, Maredret Abbey overlooks the Molignée valley in Belgium. Enclosed by stone walls, the abbey is home to twenty Benedictine nuns who rely on their orchards, vegetable gardens, and gardens for their food and that of their guests, whom they welcome to share their joy and peace!

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.

Halfway between Angoulême and Bordeaux, Benedictine nuns joyfully welcome you to Maumont Abbey. Nestled between meadows and forests, this haven of tranquility is ideal for a spiritual retreat in the heart of Charente.

In the South of Landes, in Chalosse, this is the land of foie gras, duck breast, and Maylis Abbey! The Benedictine community living there is happy to welcome you so you can feast on prayer, silence, and beauty.

North of Nantes, Melleray Abbey has been a place of monastic hospitality for over 900 years. Rest, meditation, manual work, and encounters with the brothers and sisters are offered to help you experience a renewing retreat.

In Aube, in the village of Mesnil Saint-Loup, the brothers of Notre-Dame-de-la-Sainte-Espérance Monastery live according to the Rule of Saint Benedict. They welcome to their guest house anyone seeking a renewing spiritual retreat!

Within a former Carmel nestled in the heart of the purple Périgord, the Missionary Family of Our Lady in Bergerac invites you to experience a peaceful spiritual stay by sharing moments of prayer and meals in a setting conducive to meditation, surrounded by a verdant park.

In Ardèche, not far from Puy-en-Velay, the Sisters and Brothers of the Missionary Family of Our Lady welcome you for a time of rest in their magnificent home!

Monastero Madonna dell'Unione de Boschi is located in the municipality of Vicoforte, in the province of Cuneo, in the Piedmont region, and belongs to the diocese of Mondovì. The welcoming community belongs to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists). The monastery welcomes men, women and groups. It is open to anyone wishing to experience a spiritual retreat, especially those who wish to reflect on the meaning of their life and deepen their relationship with the Lord Jesus.

Camaldoli Monastery is located in Tuscany, in a pristine mountain setting, about 70 km from Florence and 40 km from Arezzo, on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines. The monastery has a large monastic guest house that welcomes people seeking to experience a spiritual retreat, personal time of silence, or participation in activities offered by the community.

The Benedictine monastery "Ss. Trinità" is located in Lombardy, in the province of Varese, in the municipality of Dumenza, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. It stands at the heart of the forest, in an isolated and silent environment, overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains.

Discover Valserena, a Cistercian monastery located in Tuscany, near Pisa and Volterra. It offers a haven of peace for individual spiritual retreats, focused on prayer and silence. The monastery produces handmade products and is ideal for contemplation and renewal.

In the heart of the regional capital of Strasbourg, the brothers of the Monastic Fraternity of Jerusalem welcome those who wish to take time for a retreat with them in their monastery.

In Calvados, in the heart of the Norman countryside and not far from the historic D-Day landing beaches, you'll find Mondaye Abbey! A jewel of classical architecture, it is a special place where about twenty canons live. They warmly welcome you to share in their prayer and enjoy the peaceful and refreshing setting!

The Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem live their monastic life at Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. They welcome visitors and pilgrims and invite them to pray with them.

In the heart of northern France, at the Belgian border, you'll find the Trappist monks of Mont-des-Cats Abbey. In this nearly two-hundred-year-old monastery, come take time for renewal and rest!

In Lazio in the heart of Italy, Montecassino Abbey opens its doors to you! A major Benedictine monastic site, it is a haven of peace and history, ideal for a spiritual retreat to the rhythm of the divine office and silence.

In Poznan, Poland, at the heart of a city extremely rich in religious and spiritual heritage, the Mother House of the Company of Christ is a place of life and formation conducive to retreats, especially for (very) large groups.

Former 12th-century Fontevrault monastery located in the heart of Poitou, the Daughters of the Cross community has welcomed guests for several generations in this peaceful place, which is also a living and working environment. This green haven is surrounded by magnificent scenery conducive to contemplation and reflection.

Located 20 kilometers from Maylis Abbey, in the heart of the Landes countryside, Notre-Dame - Saint Eustase Abbey welcomes you for times of spiritual renewal in a setting conducive to calm and contemplation!

The Trappist monks of Aiguebelle Abbey welcome anyone seeking silence and renewal. Built in 1137, the Provençal monastery is located at the top of a valley offering sublime views, the ideal setting for a spiritual retreat!

Nestled in Normandy's Swiss region, Notre-Dame d'Argentan Abbey traces its history back to Merovingian times. The contemplative Benedictine nuns who watch over this sanctuary welcome female retreatants year-round to share their fraternal, prayerful, and industrious life.

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!

Are you looking for a place of silence and peace to rest in Brittany, away from it all? The Cistercian Sisters of Campénéac Abbey welcome you to their community for spiritual retreats in Morbihan!

At Pontcalec, the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit offer an ideal setting for a spiritual retreat in the heart of Brittany, on a verdant estate of about twenty hectares! A refreshing change of scenery guaranteed!

At the entrance to Dinant, in the province of Namur, Belgium, Notre-Dame de Leffe Abbey welcomes those wishing to experience a spiritual retreat or Christian retreat in a peaceful monastic setting between city and nature. This historic place offers an environment conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, following the rhythm of Premonstratensian life.

Set in the hills of Perche, 150 km west of Paris, the Notre-Dame de Montligeon sanctuary is a place of hope, a place of comfort and a place of peace.

Located at the entrance to the historic city of Valognes, renowned for its Gallo-Roman baths, just 15 minutes from the sea, Notre-Dame de Protection Abbey welcomes you alone or in groups for a tailored retreat and time of renewal in the far North!

Nestled between scrubland and vineyards, backing onto the charming Provençal village of Saint-Didier, Notre-Dame de Sainte Garde is a welcoming place for spiritual retreats deeply rooted in Christian history and tradition. Away from the hustle and bustle, on a small hill overlooking the Comtat Venaissin landscape, the house offers an environment conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, lulled in summer by the song of cicadas.

Located 40 miles south of Lyon, the Carmelite nuns of Surieu welcome you to the heights overlooking the Rhône Valley, in an incredible green setting, on the ruins of a 12th-century castle.

At the top of a wooded hill, a large white monastery is home to a welcoming community of Benedictine nuns. An ideal location, in the heart of nature, for a spiritual retreat following the rhythm of monastic life.

Nestled in the woods and less than an hour from Paris, Notre-Dame de l'Ouÿe Abbey is a haven of peace away from urban bustle. Led by a fraternity of laypeople and priests, it offers innovative spiritual retreats for groups of young people!

In the heart of the Monts du Lyonnais, in the Rhône department (69), Notre-Dame de la Neylière welcomes individuals and groups year-round for spiritual stays, renewal, or formation. This place, inhabited by a community of Marist Fathers, offers a peaceful setting conducive to rest, prayer, and encounter.

Six miles from the famous Scourmont Abbey, in the charming Walloon town of Chimay, lives a small community of Trappistine nuns whose hospitality, cookies, and prayer command admiration! Take time to find renewal, contemplate, and meditate in a region of forests, lakes, and green spaces.

Located in the heart of the Rouergue causses, the Notre Dame de Résurrection hermitages welcome you for a time of silence and solitude in a setting conducive to a deep relationship with God.

In the heart of Sarthe (72), Notre-Dame du Chêne Sanctuary has been a pilgrimage site since 1494 and a Spiritual Center run by the Brothers of Saint John, who are known for their warm hospitality and commitment to ecology.

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.

The Brothers and Sisters of Notre-Dame du Kokoubou Monastery welcome you with joy! Manual work and community prayers structure the days in this Beninese monastery where life is good and a change of scenery is guaranteed!

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.

In Calvados, not far from Caen and 6 miles from the first D-Day beaches, you'll find Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, home to a religious community dedicated to education. Their monastery welcomes everyone for a time of spiritual renewal in Normandy!

A spiritual retreat in the heart of the Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert mountains. Nestled in a valley in the forest of the Saint-Guilhem mountains, the hermitage welcomes you in complete autonomy for a retreat.

The Abbey of Saints Peter and Andrew of Novalesa is located in the Susa Valley, just below the French border at Mont Cenis Pass. A small community of Benedictine monks leads a life of prayer, work, and hospitality for those seeking peace and meaning in their life journey.

Orval Abbey is a Belgian Trappist abbey located in the Ardennes, very close to the French border. And they don't just make beer there...

Located in Oise, in the Hauts-de-France region, Ourscamp Abbey is home to a community of sixteen religious who, within the setting of a sublime medieval abbey and a verdant six-hectare garden, welcome men wishing to experience monastic life!

The Paray Dominican Monastery, dedicated to the Holy Rosary and the Sacred Heart, is located just a short distance from the pilgrim city of Paray-le-Monial. In a rural Burgundian setting, 14 nuns welcome you to find renewal in the many surrounding sanctuaries.

Located in the heart of France, between Tours and Châteauroux in the Indre department, the Marian sanctuary of Pellevoisin is discreet. Yet it is a pilgrimage site offering the opportunity for rejuvenating spiritual retreats!

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.

If you are seeking meaning, a time for renewal, or simply curious, the Puits de Jacob community joyfully welcomes you to this vibrant and inspiring place.

In Puy-de-Dôme, Notre-Dame de Randol is a Benedictine abbey in the heart of the emblematic mountains of Auvergne. The monks open their doors to you with the assurance of a calm and contemplative retreat.

The Brothers of Saint John are happy to welcome you to the heart of Burgundy at their priory. Nestled between vineyards and fields, the house of Rimont is a place of renewal, peace, and prayer for those who come. Whether for an "independent" retreat, to participate in one of the activities, for a time of rest, or for 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.

A jewel of the Haut-Quercy region, perched on a 150-meter cliff above the Alzou valley, Rocamadour Sanctuary is a major pilgrimage site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Marian city that has attracted crowds since the 12th century!

In the gentle Charente countryside, members of the Chemin Neuf Community—bringing together consecrated persons and laypeople, men and women—open the doors of Sablonceaux Abbey to you for a time of spiritual retreat.

Saint-Benoît Priory is a spiritual welcome center located in the heart of Paris, on Montmartre Hill, just steps from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It welcomes all those wishing to share the prayer life of the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre, who have been established here since 1898.

Saint-Martin de Ligugé Abbey is the first monastery in Europe. Built in the 4th century, it is now home to a congregation of Benedictine monks.

Perched on a rocky peak in the heart of the Pyrenees, Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey welcomes anyone for long retreats (between one month and one year) and short stays, to immerse yourself body and soul in a refreshing, simple, and spiritual community rhythm of life!

In Brittany, in the heart of Morbihan, between the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula and the Carnac stone alignments, you'll find Saint-Michel de Kergonan Abbey! The Benedictine nuns of the Solesmes Congregation welcome you for a privileged retreat time!

In Pas-de-Calais, a delightful community of Benedictine monks welcomes you to Saint-Paul de Wisques Abbey! An ideal place, in the heart of nature, for a spiritual retreat following the rhythm of monastic life.

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.

For over a century, the French-speaking Poor Clares of Paray have been established in the city of Saint Clare, in Assisi. Overlooking the old town, their gardens and guest house await you for a refreshing retreat, following in the footsteps of their foundress and Saint Francis.

In Simiane-Collongue in Provence, halfway between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, come rest in the silence and beauty of nature, share times of prayer, and listen to the word of God.

In the heart of Provence, within the Sainte-Baume massif, stands the Cave of Saint Mary Magdalene, a sanctuary maintained by Dominican friars. At the foot of the cave is the guest house.

In the Nièvre, on the banks of the Loire, stands a 19th-century gem, discreet despite its five verdant hectares: the Sainte Bernadette Sanctuary of Nevers. This symbolic pilgrimage site is the guarantee of a spiritual and renewing retreat!

On the outskirts of Avignon, in Montfavet, a welcoming community of contemplative Poor Clare nuns receives visitors at Sainte-Claire Monastery. This peaceful, bucolic place is ideal for finding physical, emotional, mental and spiritual renewal.

Located 25 kilometers south of Avallon, in the Yonne department (89), in the heart of Burgundy, in the northern Morvan region, Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-Qui-Vire Abbey is nestled in the middle of a vast forest crossed by streams, dotted with lakes and ponds, as well as hiking trails and wide forest paths. A rare natural setting of exceptional beauty!

Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey is a unique and fraternal place. The Village de François team welcomes you to this 19th-century abbey, surrounded by nature in the agricultural and forested hills of Haute-Garonne.

In Gironde, the Cistercian abbey of Sainte-Marie du Rivet welcomes anyone seeking renewal in a welcoming and peaceful monastic setting.

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.

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.

A place of grace, visited 33 times by the Virgin Mary from November 29, 1932 to January 3, 1933, appearing to 5 children from the town of Beauraing. Located between the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg in a small town surrounded by nature, this sanctuary has become a place of pilgrimage, renewal, and inner consolation for people from all over the world since the Blessed Virgin invited them to come.

Orval Abbey is a Belgian Trappist abbey located in the Ardennes, very close to the French border. And they don't just make beer there...

Hidden in a green haven, the Cistercian abbey of Notre Dame de Soleilmont is located in Fleurus, Belgium. The community will be delighted to welcome you for a retreat away from the world and to share their life of prayer, hospitality, simplicity, and joy!

In the heart of Sarthe stands the thousand-year-old Solesmes Abbey and its Benedictine monks. Come take time for rest and renewal with these religious who are famous for their Gregorian chant!

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!

Half an hour from Avignon and the Camargue, the Visitandine Sisters of Tarascon Monastery welcome you for a spiritual, restful, and fraternal stay. The community invites you to come and stay in their monastery imbued with Provençal gentleness. Come discover a daily life transfigured by God's presence, in gentleness and humility, simplicity and joy.

In the luminous landscape of the Drôme provençale, among vineyards and lavender fields, the Dominican nuns of La Clarté Notre-Dame Monastery in Taulignan welcome anyone seeking renewal in a setting that fosters contemplation!

In the heart of Central Brittany, between Pontivy and Josselin in Morbihan, the Trappist abbey Timadeuc Abbey welcomes individuals and groups for refreshing, authentic, and inspiring stays!

In the Arros valley, at the foot of the Pyrenees, anyone seeking rest and greenery will be warmly welcomed by the Benedictine monks of the sublime Tournay Abbey.

In the heart of Rome's historic center, the Saint Joseph Guest House at Trinità dei Monti welcomes each person to a setting conducive to rest and peace of body and spirit.

Chocolate and prayer: a wonderful combination offered by the Cistercian sisters of Val d'Igny so you can find renewal through both spiritual and earthly nourishment!

Venière Abbey is an ideal place to experience time together in fellowship and find renewal in Burgundy, within a community of Benedictine nuns!

In the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the brothers and sisters of the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem welcome you at the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica. For centuries, this major site for spiritual retreat and pilgrimage has attracted those seeking peace, beauty, and inner depth.

Located 40 minutes from Lyon city center, Yzeron Carmel welcomes you for a retreat following in the footsteps of the great Carmelite figures: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint John of the Cross.