Maison d'Accueil de l'Ile Blanche
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.
Retreats organized by the community
A rich spiritual and human history
The Ile Blanche site, once a place of Druidic worship as evidenced by megalithic tombs on the grounds, is now home to a welcoming center full of meaning and history.
The main building, a former shipowner's manor built in 1661, was profoundly transformed in the 19th century by an English couple, the Nortons.
In 1926, the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit acquired it to establish a juvenate for training young women for religious life.
Since 1967, the place has been open to the general public as a guest house, while maintaining its spiritual DNA.
A living community at the service of all
Today, five Sisters of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit live on site and actively participate in the life of the House: welcoming, spiritual guidance, listening.
Three religious offices punctuate the day in the estate's two chapels:
- Lauds at 8:40 AM
- Eucharist at 11:30 AM on weekdays / 10:00 AM on Sundays
- Vespers at 6:40 PM
A chaplain is also present to accompany those who wish.
The team of lay people ensures the management of accommodation, meals and daily logistics with professionalism and human warmth.
Two cooks prepare balanced meals, served at set times in a friendly atmosphere.
- Breakfast: 8:15-9:00 AM
- Lunch: 12:15 PM
- Dinner: 7:00 PM
What to expect during your stay
Retreats and activities for everyone
The House offers spiritual retreats led by preachers from all over France.
Open to lay people and religious alike, they address deep and current spiritual themes.
Themed weekends, special events, and retreats preparing for sacraments (marriage, confirmation, etc.) are also organized.
The place also hosts various workshops and classes:
- Yoga, Qi Gong
- Iconography, mosaic, painting
- And other initiatives led by outside facilitators
It is also possible to rent certain spaces for family events: birthdays, family reunions, small weddings...
Simple and functional guest quarters in the heart of nature
The Guest House has:
- 63 rooms (single, double, triple and one quadruple) for a total of 92 beds
- 2 dining rooms (30 and 70 people)
- Several meeting rooms, an oratory, a library, walking areas and spaces for silence.
Linens are provided; beds can be made on request.
Meals are taken together, family-style, encouraging exchanges among residents.
Geography and activities
An exceptional natural setting in Finistère
At the border of Côtes d'Armor and Finistère, on the banks of the Douron, the House is located in a preserved and inspiring environment.
The town of Locquirec is nearby, with its beaches, hiking trails, and a multisport field (soccer, basketball, petanque, ping-pong, pump track) 200 meters from the estate.
The GR34, which runs along the entire Breton coast, passes in front of the property, offering unforgettable walks.
In summer, a free shuttle serves the town's points of interest.
To discover on foot or by car:
- Sandy beaches
- The Gallo-Roman baths of Hogolo
- The banks of the Douron and their bucolic trails
- Markets and cultural sites in Locquirec and surrounding areas
A place to pause, reconnect and find renewal
At Ile Blanche, everything is designed to allow everyone to experience an authentic welcome in a peaceful setting conducive to prayer, meditation or simply rest for body and spirit.
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