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Sainte-Claire de Montfavet Monastery

Avignon Vaucluse Founded in 1941

Franciscans Nuns
Lodging15 rooms
StayFrom 2 to 7 nights
Offices7/day · from 08:00
LanguagesFR, EN, ES, MG, HT

Sainte-Claire de Montfavet Monastery, in the suburbs of Avignon (Vaucluse), is home to a community of contemplative Poor Clares, heirs to the former Verdière estate entrusted to the Poor Clare Sisters of Nice-Cimiez in 1941. Dedicated to Our Lady of Miracles, the monastery today welcomes fourteen sisters and a chaplain, ranging in age from 35 to 91, who live in simplicity and fraternity. Their day alternates between liturgical prayers and daily tasks (maintenance, sewing, laundry, cooking, hospitality, a small religious goods shop), from Lauds at dawn to Compline in the evening.

Bucolic and steeped in serenity, this peaceful setting is ideal for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual renewal. The sisters welcome visitors in a neighborhood bordered by the Canal Crillon and the Durance river, 7 km from Avignon and its Palace of the Popes.

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What awaits you

Silence and renewalAn inner pause in the silence of the monastery, prayer, recollection, and listening
Spiritual guidanceMeeting with a sister or the chaplain, spiritual accompaniment available on request
Liturgical officesParticipation in the offices is encouraged, from Lauds to Compline, schedule posted in the room
Accommodation and gardenSimple room, dining room, Wi-Fi, arboretum garden adjoining the guest house

Practical information

Who can come?

The monastery welcomes women, couples, families, students, scouts, priests, lay people, and consecrated persons. The guest house is open to all who wish to take a break, recenter themselves, or draw closer to the Lord.

Liturgical offices

The offices mark the rhythm of the day, from Lauds at dawn to Compline in the evening. Participation is encouraged but remains optional; schedules are posted in each room.

Accommodation

Each guest has a simple room, shared toilets and showers, a dining room, and two conference rooms. Bed linens are available upon request.

Meals

Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are available for guests who wish to take them.

Setting and surroundings

The monastery is located in Montfavet, on the outskirts of Avignon (Vaucluse). It has a tree-filled garden of the arboretum type, a chapel, and parking adjacent to the guest house.

Getting there

Train

Arrival at the TGV station or the city center station

Car

TGV station + bus 30. - City center station + bus 4. As a last resort, the community can pick you up after a phone call.

Bike

A great option for arriving by bike!

Location