Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever

Saint-Sever Landes Founded in 1931

Carmelites Nuns

Lodging6 rooms

StayFrom 1 to 7 nights

Offices6/day

LanguagesFR

Taking time to listen and discern

The Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever, in the Landes, is a Carmelite monastery nestled at the top of a small green hill in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Founded on October 27, 1931, by Mother Anne de Jésus, the community lives in fidelity to the spirit of Saint Teresa of Ávila: liturgical prayer, personal mental prayer, and moments of fraternal encounter mark the rhythm of the sisters' days, in an atmosphere of charity, joy, and spiritual freedom.

Surrounded by meadows, woodland, a small pond, and both wild and domestic animals, the hill offers a wide space for walking and a climate of solitude that supports contemplative life. The sisters welcome young women who wish to discover monastic life: several times a year, sessions allow visitors to meet the sisters and share their daily life over a weekend. The abbey church of Saint-Sever, a UNESCO-listed monument, is a five-minute walk away.

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What awaits you

Prayer with the sistersDivine Office, Mass, mental prayer · sharing in the contemplative life of the Carmelites

Silence and solitudeAn atmosphere of recollection amid the nature of the Landes

Personal accompanimentMeetings available with several sisters for vocation discernment

Daily teachingsIntroduction to mental prayer, lectio divina, and discovery of the saints of Carmel

Upcoming retreats

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Practical information

Arrival & departure

Arrivals and departures are arranged according to each retreatant's availability. A Sister can pick you up from the Mont-de-Marsan train station if needed. Upon arrival, a meeting with the Prioress allows the stay to be tailored to each person's expectations.

Natural setting

The monastery is nestled at the top of a hill, surrounded by meadows, woodland, a small pond, and a stream. Wild animals (deer, wild boar) and domestic animals (ewes, goats) contribute to the contemplative atmosphere.

Nearby

The abbey church of Saint-Sever, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 5-minute walk away. The medieval town also offers hiking trails and historical heritage.

Who is this for

The Sisters of the Carmel welcome young women in vocational discernment who wish to discover monastic life. During the stay, the Sisters make themselves available to retreatants for interviews, formation sessions, and presentations.

Getting there

Train

A Sister will come pick you up at the station.

Car

Heading due south: between Dax and Mont-de-Marsan

Bike

Follow the beautiful banks of the Adour