Notre-Dame de la Neylière Guest House
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.
Retreats organized by the community
Notre-Dame de la Neylière, a spiritual haven in the heart of the Monts du Lyonnais
Nestled in Pomeys, in the Monts du Lyonnais (Rhône), Notre-Dame de la Neylière is a spiritual center led by the Society of Mary, the Marist Fathers. Founded in the 19th century, the place is deeply connected to the history of Father Jean-Claude Colin, founder of the congregation, who lived here for many years.
At la Neylière, the Marist heritage unfolds in a preserved natural setting, offering visitors an immersion in the missionary and educational spirit of its origins. The estate notably houses a museum dedicated to Father Colin and the history of the Society of Mary, as well as a valuable heritage library.
A place of memory and spiritual heritage, Notre-Dame de la Neylière is also a living space of welcome and renewal. Men, women, and groups are invited to experience times of retreat, silence, prayer, or simply rest in an environment conducive to inner peace.
Between the tree-filled park, bright chapel, simple accommodations, and reflection spaces, everything is arranged to offer each person an experience of encounter with oneself, with God, and with a spiritual tradition that remains relevant today.
Prayer life with the Marist Fathers community
At Notre-Dame de la Neylière lives a community of Marist Fathers, members of the Society of Mary, a congregation founded in 1836 by Father Jean-Claude Colin in France. Faithful to their Marian vocation, the Marists seek to "think, feel, and act like Mary," in a spirit of simplicity, humility, discretion, and service. Their mission revolves around education, missionary work, spiritual guidance, and leading places of renewal like la Neylière.
The community carries the spiritual life of the house today, ensuring daily prayer times, liturgical celebrations, the spiritual welcome of visitors, as well as retreat guidance. The divine offices rhythm the day, and the chapel remains open to all who wish to join in community prayer. Mass is celebrated there daily.
Through their discreet and fraternal presence, the Marist Fathers offer each person the possibility of having a profound spiritual experience, connected to the Marian and missionary tradition of the Society of Mary.
What to expect during your stay
Notre-Dame de la Neylière: an ideal setting for a spiritual retreat
At Notre-Dame de la Neylière, different types of retreats are offered throughout the year:
- Individual retreats in silence, to find renewal freely within the spiritual setting of the place.
- Guided retreats, with personalized accompaniment by a member of the Marist community.
- Thematic sessions, focused on Marist spiritual themes (Mary, mission, evangelical discretion, interior life) or connected to major liturgical seasons (Advent, Lent, Pentecost).
- Discovery sessions on Marist heritage and the history of Jean-Claude Colin, integrating teachings, visits, and prayer times.
According to their wishes and availability, guests may also:
- Participate in divine offices (liturgy of the hours, Masses) with the community.
- Benefit from personalized spiritual guidance, for those who wish to be guided in their interior journey.
La Neylière remains attentive to offering a climate of interior freedom, each guest is invited to shape their stay according to their own rhythm and needs.
Tailored hospitality for your renewal at Notre-Dame de la Neylière
Notre-Dame de la Neylière has simple and welcoming guest accommodations, conducive to renewal.
The site offers 47 rooms, some with private bathrooms, others with bathrooms on the floor, to adapt to the different needs of guests. Visitors have access to several equipped meeting rooms, an oratory, a large bright chapel, as well as a heritage library specializing in Marist history and spirituality.
The estate also includes a vast tree-filled park offering numerous spaces for walking, silence, and contemplation. Meals are shared, in a simple and fraternal atmosphere. They are prepared on-site, in a spirit of welcome and hospitality.
For silent retreats, adaptations are possible to respect each person's rhythm.
Geography and activities
Notre-Dame de la Neylière is located in Pomeys, a small village in the Monts du Lyonnais, in the Rhône department (69), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The site is set in the countryside, in the heart of a rolling, green landscape, ideal for walking and renewal.
La Neylière is located about 45 km west of Lyon, easily accessible by car. It is also close to Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise and Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière, two small towns offering some local services. The estate is surrounded by meadows, woods, and trails, without being completely isolated. There are no major waterways immediately nearby, but several streams and rivers run through the region.
The climate is that of the hills, temperate, with cool winters and mild summers.
In the heart of nature but easily accessible, la Neylière is an ideal place for those seeking calm, natural beauty, and connection to what is essential.
Activities around Notre-Dame de la Neylière
From Notre-Dame de la Neylière, several hiking trails are accessible directly on foot, through the marked paths of the Monts du Lyonnais, allowing visitors to discover rolling, wooded, and peaceful countryside.
A few kilometers away by car, visitors can discover:
- Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, a small medieval town labeled "Petite cité de caractère," with its old streets and religious heritage.
- Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière, a charming town with its church, markets, and local events.
- Yzeron and its lakes, ideal for walking, outdoor activities, or refreshing breaks.
- The Maison des Métiers in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, a living museum presenting the traditional crafts of the region.
- L'Arbresle and Savigny, for their Romanesque churches and historical remains.
The natural environment, between forests, meadows, and hills, also offers many opportunities for contemplative or active walks, to reconnect with the rhythm of nature.
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