Trinité-des-Monts — Rome
Roma
The Saint-Joseph guest house at Trinité-des-Monts is a 17th-century residence located in the heart of historic Rome, adjacent to the Villa Médicis and overlooking the Piazza di Spagna and its famous staircase. The site, steeped in history at the crossroads of relations between France, the Holy See, and Italy, belongs to the Pieux établissements de France à Rome et à Lorette, which entrusted its management and spiritual life to the Communauté de l'Emmanuel in 2016. Mass and adoration mark the rhythm of daily life, along with the "Serata," a candlelit evening prayer held every Wednesday.
Nestled in a beautiful garden and featuring a terrace with a breathtaking view over Rome, the house offers a restful setting conducive to contemplation. It welcomes everyone, primarily French speakers, coming to Rome alone, with family, or in a group, whether on pilgrimage or a cultural trip. Its location makes it easy to explore the city on foot or by metro from the Spagna station, right in front of Trinité-des-Monts.
What awaits you
Practical information
Arrival & departure
Arrivals from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please communicate your exact arrival time in advance. Rooms must be vacated by 9:00 a.m. on the day of departure. Luggage storage is available. The site closes at 11:45 p.m.
Meals
Breakfast is included in the rate, served between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Dinner is available by reservation (minimum 15 registered guests), served at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday (excluding public holidays) for €12 per person. Typically Italian menu: starter, main course, and dessert.
Liturgy
Daily Mass in French (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 9:30 a.m.) and in Italian. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. "Serata" evening on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m.: praise, adoration, and confession.
Convent tours
Guided tours in French take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Tours in Italian are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The program includes Maignan's anamorphoses, Volterra's paintings, and the history of the convent.
Accessibility
3 rooms located on the ground floor. Reception is available during the day but not continuously: it is essential to communicate your exact arrival time. Minimum stay of two nights.
Getting there
From Fiumicino Airport: Leonardo Express. Departures every 30 minutes, 30-minute journey to Termini station, then Metro A to the Spagna stop. Exit via the "Piazza di Spagna" exit, not "Villa Borghese". €14 + metro ticket
Parking at the Trinità dei Monti estate. Address to enter in GPS: Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 2, 00187 Roma. Please check with the secretariat in advance.
In the footsteps of Marco Pantani