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The Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem live their monastic life at Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. They welcome visitors and pilgrims and invite them to pray with them.

Half an hour from Avignon and the Camargue, the Visitandine Sisters of Tarascon Monastery welcome you for a spiritual, restful, and fraternal stay. The community invites you to come and stay in their monastery imbued with Provençal gentleness. Come discover a daily life transfigured by God's presence, in gentleness and humility, simplicity and joy.

Set sail for renewal! Maison Saint-François in Dinard offers you a breath of fresh air in Brittany! The tranquility of the seaside, the warm welcome of the Foyer de charité community, the invigorating sea air: an ideal setting for a restorative spiritual retreat.

Nestled in Normandy's Swiss region, Notre-Dame d'Argentan Abbey traces its history back to Merovingian times. The contemplative Benedictine nuns who watch over this sanctuary welcome female retreatants year-round to share their fraternal, prayerful, and industrious life.

Not far from Nice and Grasse, on the Côte d'Azur, in Roquefort-les-Pins, the Foyer de charité welcomes you for a privileged time of renewal between sea and mountains! Nestled in a four-hectare park, the sanctuary is located in Roquefort-les-Pins, in the Alpes-Maritimes department (06)!

If you are seeking meaning, a time for renewal, or simply curious, the Puits de Jacob community joyfully welcomes you to this vibrant and inspiring place.

Venière Abbey is an ideal place to experience time together in fellowship and find renewal in Burgundy, within a community of Benedictine nuns!

Woofing, individual retreats, youth and group retreats... there's something for everyone! So come visit Echourgnac, in Dordogne!

Nestled in the woods and less than an hour from Paris, Notre-Dame de l'Ouÿe Abbey is a haven of peace away from urban bustle. Led by a fraternity of laypeople and priests, it offers innovative spiritual retreats for groups of young people!

In Burgundy but only 1 hour from Paris, the Sisters and Brothers of the Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame welcome you for a time of rest in their beautiful guest house! Come find meaning in Sens!

At the top of a wooded hill, a large white monastery is home to a welcoming community of Benedictine nuns. An ideal location, in the heart of nature, for a spiritual retreat following the rhythm of monastic life.

Discover Rimont Saint-Joseph Priory in Fley (Saône-et-Loire), a Christian spiritual retreat center in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Stay with the Apostolic Sisters of Saint John for a time of prayer, silence and spiritual renewal.

In the Norman town of Alençon, about an hour's drive from Lisieux, lies the birthplace of Little Thérèse. In 2015, when her parents Louis and Zélie Martin were canonized, the Diocese of Séez established a sanctuary in the very places where they lived. The sanctuary welcomes all pilgrims for a spiritually renewing experience in Alençon!

A haven of silence and greenery at the foot of Mont Ventoux: Blauvac Abbey is simply the perfect place for a refreshing inner journey, surrounded by fields of lavender, vineyards, and cherry trees.

Bouzy-la-Forêt Monastery welcomes people from all backgrounds and pays special attention to those who are hard of hearing! One of the community sisters is trained in French Sign Language to communicate easily with deaf visitors.

The Sisters of the Assumption welcome you to Lyon in a family home with a large garden that gives the impression of countryside and escape right in the heart of the city! Easy to access, it's an ideal place for times of personal and spiritual renewal!

In Aube, in the village of Mesnil Saint-Loup, the brothers of Notre-Dame-de-la-Sainte-Espérance Monastery live according to the Rule of Saint Benedict. They welcome to their guest house anyone seeking a renewing spiritual retreat!

Chocolate and prayer: a wonderful combination offered by the Cistercian sisters of Val d'Igny so you can find renewal through both spiritual and earthly nourishment!

Located in Ploërmel, in the heart of Brocéliande country, the Mother House of the Brothers of Christian Instruction welcomes individuals and groups seeking a spiritual retreat, a Christian retreat, a time of renewal, quiet work, or training in a peaceful, green setting. This warm and welcoming place is equally suited for prayer, remote work, or organizing recollections and spiritual weekends.

Within a former Carmel nestled in the heart of the purple Périgord, the Missionary Family of Our Lady in Bergerac invites you to experience a peaceful spiritual stay by sharing moments of prayer and meals in a setting conducive to meditation, surrounded by a verdant park.

A stone's throw from the Breton metropolis, nestled in a verdant setting, the Notre-Dame du Désert Parish Hermitage awaits you for a solitary retreat, away from it all, for a time of rest and contemplation.

In Puy-de-Dôme, Notre-Dame de Randol is a Benedictine abbey in the heart of the emblematic mountains of Auvergne. The monks open their doors to you with the assurance of a calm and contemplative retreat.

The Maison Regnum Christi now offers spiritual retreats and annual highlights, providing spiritual renewal for a diverse audience.

In the heart of Ardèche's rugged landscapes, Foyer Marie Jean, a community of consecrated brothers and sisters, welcomes you for a retreat steeped in silence, prayer, encounter, listening, and teaching.

The Foyer de Charité de La Flatière, located in Les Houches in Haute-Savoie facing Mont Blanc, offers Christian spiritual retreats in silence, open to all. In a nurturing natural setting, you can enjoy teachings, prayer, nature, and fraternal hospitality in the heart of the French Alps.

In the highlands of Rouergue, north of Albi in Occitanie, rising from an immense expanse of rolling hills crowned with brown woods, a small bell tower stands, peaceful and resolute. This is the Bor convent.

Located 30 km southwest of Laval in Mayenne, in the picturesque small town of Craon, the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception welcomes you for renewing and contemplative spiritual retreats!

Under the Occitan sun, in a landscape of vineyards and hills, come and experience a spiritual retreat with the canons of Lagrasse Abbey.

In Burgundy, the monks of Cîteaux Abbey welcome people who wish to find renewal for 2 to 7 days in an atmosphere of peace and prayer, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Maison Massabielle is located a few kilometers from Paris. It welcomes couples, families and groups for retreats, stays, training sessions and spiritual programs. Ideal thanks to its vast 3-hectare park, the house offers numerous accommodation options.

In the Arros valley, at the foot of the Pyrenees, anyone seeking rest and greenery will be warmly welcomed by the Benedictine monks of the sublime Tournay Abbey.

The Sisters of Frileuse Carmel open their doors to you for a special retreat time at the gates of Paris!

A jewel of the Haut-Quercy region, perched on a 150-meter cliff above the Alzou valley, Rocamadour Sanctuary is a major pilgrimage site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Marian city that has attracted crowds since the 12th century!

Located 40 minutes from Lyon city center, Yzeron Carmel welcomes you for a retreat following in the footsteps of the great Carmelite figures: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Teresa of Avila, and Saint John of the Cross.

In the Nièvre, on the banks of the Loire, stands a 19th-century gem, discreet despite its five verdant hectares: the Sainte Bernadette Sanctuary of Nevers. This symbolic pilgrimage site is the guarantee of a spiritual and renewing retreat!

In the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the brothers and sisters of the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem welcome you at the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica. For centuries, this major site for spiritual retreat and pilgrimage has attracted those seeking peace, beauty, and inner depth.

In Simiane-Collongue in Provence, halfway between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, come rest in the silence and beauty of nature, share times of prayer, and listen to the word of God.

Sainte-Marie du Désert Abbey is a unique and fraternal place. The Village de François team welcomes you to this 19th-century abbey, surrounded by nature in the agricultural and forested hills of Haute-Garonne.

Located in Brittany, near Saint-Malo, the Foyer de Charité de Tressaint welcomes everyone for a spiritual break.

At Pontcalec, the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Spirit offer an ideal setting for a spiritual retreat in the heart of Brittany, on a verdant estate of about twenty hectares! A refreshing change of scenery guaranteed!

Halfway between Angoulême and Bordeaux, Benedictine nuns joyfully welcome you to Maumont Abbey. Nestled between meadows and forests, this haven of tranquility is ideal for a spiritual retreat in the heart of Charente.

Saint-Étienne de Bassac Abbey is a peaceful and fraternal place to experience a Christian spiritual retreat in the heart of Charente. Located between Cognac and Angoulême, surrounded by vineyards, it offers an ideal setting to reconnect with what matters most, alone, as a couple, or in a group. Welcomed by the community and friends of the abbey, you will be received in a true family spirit. The welcome is simple, caring, and focused on listening.

Located in the heart of France, between Tours and Châteauroux in the Indre department, the Marian sanctuary of Pellevoisin is discreet. Yet it is a pilgrimage site offering the opportunity for rejuvenating spiritual retreats!

Located at over 300 meters altitude, the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Laghet has been a place of miracles since the 17th century. Led by diocesan priests and Benedictine nuns, this Baroque chapel from Nice is a haven of peace where visitors express their gratitude through ex-votos. It is a place of hope and comfort, blending a rich history with soothing spirituality.

Nestled on the western shore of Lake Bourget in Savoie, the idyllic setting of Hautecombe Abbey is enhanced by the warm welcome of the Chemin Neuf Community, who will receive you with joy!

In the heart of a region steeped in history, between medieval villages and thousand-year-old abbeys, the Canonesses of the Mother of God fill the walls of Azille Monastery with the melodious sound of their voices.

In the heart of Provence, within the Sainte-Baume massif, stands the Cave of Saint Mary Magdalene, a sanctuary maintained by Dominican friars. At the foot of the cave is the guest house.

In Burgundy in the Doubs department, right next to Besançon, come and recharge alone or in a group at Foyer Sainte-Anne!

The Penboc'h spiritual center is a Jesuit retreat house. This spiritual oasis, near the Gulf of Morbihan in Brittany, offers peaceful retreats in an enchanting setting that combines pristine nature with warm hospitality.

Welcome to the Grand-Fougeray House, a haven of peace between Rennes and Nantes, nestled in a picturesque setting along the Vilaine River, conducive to meditation and walks, offering an experience of serenity in the heart of a region rich in history and natural beauty.

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.

In Calvados, not far from Caen and 6 miles from the first D-Day beaches, you'll find Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, home to a religious community dedicated to education. Their monastery welcomes everyone for a time of spiritual renewal in Normandy!

In the heart of the city, the Poor Clares of Nantes welcome young women for short or long-term stays!

Located in the heart of Cotentin, Notre Dame de Grâce Abbey in Bricquebec is home to a community of ten Cistercian brothers who will offer you a renewing retreat, and don't forget to taste their famous pâté!

Located in the heart of the village of La Houssaye-en-Brie, 45 km from Paris, Domaine du Palis at Saint-Martin Priory is a timeless place surrounded by a vast wooded park of over 5 hectares. Ideal for a weekend or stay near Paris.

In Nord-Pas-de-Calais, the twenty members of the community at Foyer de charité de Courset welcome you for family or couples retreats where you can find renewal in silence and the sharing of a joyful and fraternal life.

In Mayenne, between Le Mans and Laval, the Community of Saint Martin welcomes you to Evron Abbey, its formation house. You can come here to experience a spiritual retreat, discern a priestly vocation, or study for your exams.

Near Lyon, the Chemin Neuf community brings life to this magnificent former Trappist abbey, located in the heart of the Dombes ponds. The community life is based on prayer, agricultural work and welcoming anyone seeking silence and rest.

In Gironde, the Cistercian abbey of Sainte-Marie du Rivet welcomes anyone seeking renewal in a welcoming and peaceful monastic setting.

In the South of Landes, in Chalosse, this is the land of foie gras, duck breast, and Maylis Abbey! The Benedictine community living there is happy to welcome you so you can feast on prayer, silence, and beauty.

The Paray Dominican Monastery, dedicated to the Holy Rosary and the Sacred Heart, is located just a short distance from the pilgrim city of Paray-le-Monial. In a rural Burgundian setting, 14 nuns welcome you to find renewal in the many surrounding sanctuaries.

The Brothers of Saint John are happy to welcome you to the heart of Burgundy at their priory. Nestled between vineyards and fields, the house of Rimont is a place of renewal, peace, and prayer for those who come. Whether for an "independent" retreat, to participate in one of the activities, for a time of rest, or for a group, the doors of the guest house are open to you!

Saint-Benoît Priory is a spiritual welcome center located in the heart of Paris, on Montmartre Hill, just steps from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It welcomes all those wishing to share the prayer life of the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre, who have been established here since 1898.

In the heart of Sarthe (72), Notre-Dame du Chêne Sanctuary has been a pilgrimage site since 1494 and a Spiritual Center run by the Brothers of Saint John, who are known for their warm hospitality and commitment to ecology.

At the crossroads of Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique and Morbihan, the La Roche du Theil welcome and spirituality center receives men, women, youth, families and groups, including scouts and WWOOFers!

The Disciples of the Gospel were founded in Italy in 1973 and established in Viviers, Ardèche, in 2010. Inspired by the life of Charles de Foucauld, they welcome you by offering: a path that fosters encounter with Jesus and his Gospel, a path that gives value to daily life, a path that generates encounter.

In the luminous landscape of the Drôme provençale, among vineyards and lavender fields, the Dominican nuns of La Clarté Notre-Dame Monastery in Taulignan welcome anyone seeking renewal in a setting that fosters contemplation!

Just 4 miles from Agen in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède welcomes you for week-long preached spiritual retreats or weekend recollections.

The Sisters of the Assumption in Orléans, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, welcome you year-round for times of personal and spiritual renewal in a family-style house located just steps from the Loire River!

Located 25 kilometers south of Avallon, in the Yonne department (89), in the heart of Burgundy, in the northern Morvan region, Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-Qui-Vire Abbey is nestled in the middle of a vast forest crossed by streams, dotted with lakes and ponds, as well as hiking trails and wide forest paths. A rare natural setting of exceptional beauty!

The Centre Spirituel du Hautmont, near Lille, offers a haven of peace for spiritual reflection, Ignatian retreats, and community activities in the heart of the metropolis. An inspiring place for inner search and spiritual growth.

In Pas-de-Calais, a delightful community of Benedictine monks welcomes you to Saint-Paul de Wisques Abbey! An ideal place, in the heart of nature, for a spiritual retreat following the rhythm of monastic life.

In an exceptional natural setting in the heart of Allier, the Benedictine nuns of Chantelle open the doors of Saint-Vincent Abbey for a time of spiritual retreat.

Located 40 miles south of Lyon, the Carmelite nuns of Surieu welcome you to the heights overlooking the Rhône Valley, in an incredible green setting, on the ruins of a 12th-century castle.

Located 20 kilometers from Maylis Abbey, in the heart of the Landes countryside, Notre-Dame - Saint Eustase Abbey welcomes you for times of spiritual renewal in a setting conducive to calm and contemplation!

In the gentle Charente countryside, members of the Chemin Neuf Community—bringing together consecrated persons and laypeople, men and women—open the doors of Sablonceaux Abbey to you for a time of spiritual retreat.

A stone's throw from Tours, Accueil Saint-Joseph offers a peaceful haven for studying for exams or taking a group retreat in the heart of the Touraine countryside, in Indre-et-Loire. Calm, silence, contemplation, and conversations with the sisters are on the program!

Come experience a Christian spiritual retreat in Pornic, by the sea. The Domaine de Monval welcomes priests, laypeople and families in a peaceful setting with a chapel, accommodations and a simple spiritual life.

The Cénacle Spiritual Center is a verdant and peaceful spiritual retreat location, situated just twenty minutes by train from Paris! The Ignatian sisters offer a variety of activities and programs throughout the year to help you find renewal.

Nestled between garrigue and vineyards, set against the charming Provençal village of Saint-Didier, Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde is a place of hospitality and spiritual retreats deeply rooted in history and Christian tradition. Away from the hustle and bustle, on a small hill overlooking the landscape of the Comtat Venaissin, the house offers a setting conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, lulled in summer by the song of cicadas.

At the gates of Provence, in the heart of the Baronnies, the Carmel of Mary Virgin Missionary is home to a small community of brothers and sisters in a hamlet surrounded by gardens and pools fed by a living spring. They lead a life of silence and fraternal communion, welcoming retreatants.

In the heart of Sarthe (72), located in the countryside but slightly elevated, La Paix Notre-Dame Priory enjoys a superb view over the Loir valley and a beautiful, very peaceful setting in direct contact with nature! Not far from the two cities of Tours and Le Mans, the community of sisters living on site welcomes you for a time of retreat!

The Trappist monks of Aiguebelle Abbey welcome anyone seeking silence and renewal. Built in 1137, the Provençal monastery is located at the top of a valley offering sublime views, the ideal setting for a spiritual retreat!

Maison Saint Joseph in Allex is a welcoming space open to all those wishing to experience a time of inner pause, a Christian retreat, or a quiet stay in a peaceful and fraternal environment. In the heart of Drôme, the vast wooded park, historic buildings, and daily presence of a religious community give it a unique atmosphere conducive to prayer, silence, and meaningful encounters.

The Foyer de Charité de Baye, a retreat in Champagne for heart and spirit. The community welcomes you for 6-day fundamental and deepening retreats, weekend recollections, and special programs for young professionals or couples.

In the heart of Ardèche, on the edge of Cévennes National Park, the community of Sisters of the Presentation of Mary welcomes you to the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Sanctuary!

Located at the entrance to the historic city of Valognes, renowned for its Gallo-Roman baths, just 15 minutes from the sea, Notre-Dame de Protection Abbey welcomes you alone or in groups for a tailored retreat and time of renewal in the far North!

In the heart of Angers, the Esvière Center, with nearly 1,500 years of history, is now run by the Fondacio community. It welcomes you for an inspiring stay full of meaning and hope! Join this shared third space with numerous offerings for a refreshing and stimulating spiritual time!

An old Savoyard house, Chalet Béthanie is a warm and welcoming place. Come and spend a few days with family or friends, to rest or work in the fresh mountain air!

Set in the hills of Perche, 150 km west of Paris, the Notre-Dame de Montligeon sanctuary is a place of hope, a place of comfort and a place of peace.

The François Palau Spiritual Center is a place of contemplation nestled in a verdant valley. The Carmelite Missionary Sisters offer you accommodation for a retreat, a time of meditation or relaxation.

The Sève Movement welcomes anyone seeking meaning during sessions at Le Gaillardin Spiritual Life Center in Vendée. A quiet place in the heart of a forest, conducive to reflection and depth.

Discover the Manrèse Spiritual Center, a green oasis less than an hour from Paris!

The Community of Augustinian Hospitallers welcomes you for a time of spiritual renewal in their monastery located in the heart of Morbihan, on the banks of the Nantes to Brest canal, in the thousand-year-old town of Malestroit.

Located in the heart of the Alps, the Notre-Dame du Laus sanctuary welcomes retreatants from all backgrounds year-round. It was built following apparitions of the Virgin Mary to a shepherdess, Benoîte Rencurel, between 1664 and 1718.

The Augustinian Community of Gouarec welcomes you for a time of spiritual renewal at their monastery located in the heart of Brittany!

In Calvados, in the heart of the Norman countryside and not far from the historic D-Day landing beaches, you'll find Mondaye Abbey! A jewel of classical architecture, it is a special place where about twenty canons live. They warmly welcome you to share in their prayer and enjoy the peaceful and refreshing setting!

The Brothers of Saint John are delighted to welcome you to northern Corsica in their monastery near Île Rousse! Nestled in the Balagne region, Saint Dominic Monastery is a place of renewal, tranquility, and prayer for those who come. Whether for an "independent" retreat, a time of rest, or as a group, the doors of the guest house are warmly open to you!

Located in a hamlet in the Drôme Vercors at an altitude of 920m on a plateau surrounded by mountains and forests, Maison Saint-Hugues is a diocesan house adjacent to the Cistercian abbey of Léoncel, built in the 12th century.

A true treasure of Romanesque art in the heart of the Loiret, Fleury Abbey and its community of Benedictine monks welcome you in a sumptuous and renewing setting.