Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame - Grand Fougeray
Welcome to the Grand-Fougeray House, a true haven of peace ideally located equidistant between the cities of Rennes and Nantes. Nestled in the heart of a picturesque setting, this place offers you an atmosphere conducive to walks and meditation along the peaceful banks of the Vilaine River, which flows nearby.
The surrounding landscape, characterized by gentle terrain, wooded paths and paved trails, invites you to refreshing walks right at hand. This spiritual retreat location is a call to serenity, to contemplation and to discovering a region steeped in history and natural beauty. Come find renewal and connect with the enchanting tranquility of this exceptional place.
Retreats organized by the community
The Grand Fougeray house, a haven of peace in Celtic lands
The Grand-Fougeray House rests on an ancient historic site.
A fortress already existed here in the 10th century and was reinforced in the 15th century with nine towers. Destroyed in the 16th century, only the keep survived. In the 18th century, Count Charles-Jean Locquet de Grandville transformed the ruins into a large house, named "Château Du Guesclin".
Later, it was a monastery for the Visitation Sisters of Rennes until 1978, with the construction of a chapel in the 1960s. Since 1984, it has been a spiritual center for the Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame, welcoming retreats, recollections, camps and missionary activities throughout the region.
The great Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame, or Domini family
Discover the Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame, a religious congregation committed to the service of the Church since 1946. Founded by Father Lucien Marie Dorne and Mother Marie Augusta in Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier in Ardèche, this religious community is composed of brothers and sisters.
Guided by Notre-Dame des Neiges, their source of spiritual inspiration, they profess the traditional vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Their central mission consists of being the messengers of Love, transforming hearts in the image of Jesus and Mary and accompanying individuals in their search for holiness.
Discover how they fulfill this mission:
- By providing formation to share the faith of the Church and the teachings of the pope
- By actively participating in the liturgy, in prayer, and by organizing religious celebrations and pilgrimages
- By offering personalized support to each age group to help people progress spiritually in their daily lives
- By providing spiritual guidance to families, young adults, teenagers and children
Join this devoted community in their spiritual quest!
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What to expect during your stay
Welcome to spiritual Brittany
In Fougeray, the Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame welcomes you in a serene setting, surrounded by a peaceful park. Their mission consists of educating hearts through various hospitality opportunities.
Among these opportunities, you will find 5-day spiritual retreats!
These retreats are characterized by silence, meditation and prayer, and they are open to anyone aged 17 or older.
- Each day, a specific theme is explored through a series of spiritual exercises
- After each exercise, a time of personal meditation is scheduled, and priests are available for meetings or confessions, providing essential spiritual support
- The day culminates with Mass, considered the central point of the daily program
- Liturgical offices and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, shared with community members, punctuate this spiritual retreat experience
Take a moment of calm within the community
This community warmly welcomes you by sharing religious life through offices, meals, times of formation and exchange, all in a calm and friendly atmosphere.
The vast 25-acre park offers you a space conducive to relaxation in the heart of nature.
On site, a large chapel as well as a small oratory are accessible for moments of contemplation. The accommodation capacity of the Grand-Fougeray house is 83 beds, allowing you to fully enjoy this spiritual experience.
Geography and activities
Halfway between Nantes and Rennes, treat yourself to a moment of Breton calm
A few kilometers away, the tranquil banks of the Vilaine River invite relaxation and contemplation, ideal for walkers and pilgrims of Saint-Melaine.
In August, don't miss the Medieval Festival of the Grand-Fougeray region, increasingly popular each year.
The 98-foot-high keep, known as the Duguesclin Tower, is an impressive historical testimony, listed as a Historic Monument since 1913. You will also discover some remnants of the ancient towers and walls, witnesses to a history-rich past. Enjoy the serenity of the place and explore this corner of Brittany filled with charm and history.
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