Study for your exams

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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!

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!

Bonneval Abbey, nestled in the green countryside of Aveyron, stands as a witness to nearly nine centuries of monastic history. Founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks from Mazan Abbey in Ardèche, it is part of the great expansion movement of the Cistercian order

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.

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!

Hidden in the forests of Sologne is a small haven of peace: Magdala. This former hunting lodge has been home to the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem since 1985, transformed into a place of contemplation and missionary joy.

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.

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 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!

Saint-Martin de Ligugé Abbey is the first monastery in Europe. Built in the 4th century, it is now home to a congregation of Benedictine monks.

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.

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!