Tailor-made retreats

On the banks of the Garonne River, south of Bordeaux, the Discalced Carmelite Monastery of Le Broussey offers an exceptional setting nestled among vineyards for spiritual renewal and welcomes those wishing to experience a spiritual retreat!

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.

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!

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

In the heart of Sarthe stands the thousand-year-old Solesmes Abbey and its Benedictine monks. Come take time for rest and renewal with these religious who are famous for their Gregorian chant!

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!

Former 12th-century Fontevrault monastery located in the heart of Poitou, the Daughters of the Cross community has welcomed guests for several generations in this peaceful place, which is also a living and working environment. This green haven is surrounded by magnificent scenery conducive to contemplation and reflection.

Located just 30 meters from the sea, with direct access to the famous GR34 trail, the Maison d'Accueil de l'Ile Blanche welcomes you year-round in a 13-hectare estate nestled between sea and nature. Managed by a community of Sisters and a team of lay people, the house offers welcoming hospitality in a spirit of simplicity, respect, and attentiveness.

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!

A verdant haven at the gates of Paris, Béthanie Priory welcomes anyone seeking a time of spiritual renewal. Established since 1972 in the Yvelines region, the community of 25 Benedictine nuns offers numerous customized retreats for everyone!

Are you looking for a place of silence and peace to rest in Brittany, away from it all? The Cistercian Sisters of Campénéac Abbey welcome you to their community for spiritual retreats in Morbihan!

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.

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

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 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!

Discover Valserena, a Cistercian monastery nestled in Tuscany, near Pisa and Volterra. It offers a haven of peace for individual spiritual retreats centered on prayer and silence. The monastery produces artisanal goods and is ideal for contemplation and renewal.

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

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!

A hidden gem in its verdant setting, Maredret Abbey overlooks the Molignée valley in Belgium. Enclosed by stone walls, the abbey is home to twenty Benedictine nuns who rely on their orchards, vegetable gardens, and gardens for their food and that of their guests, whom they welcome to share their joy and peace!

Orval Abbey is a Belgian Trappist abbey located in the Ardennes, very close to the French border. And they don't just make beer there...

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

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.

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

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!

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 the Diocese of Saint-Jérôme / Mont-Laurier (Canada), there is a small community of contemplative nuns ready to welcome you to spend time among them in prayer and silence.

In the heart of northern France, at the Belgian border, you'll find the Trappist monks of Mont-des-Cats Abbey. In this nearly two-hundred-year-old monastery, come take time for renewal and rest!

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 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!

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.

In the heart of Rome's historic center, the Saint Joseph Guest House at Trinità dei Monti welcomes each person to a setting conducive to rest and peace of body and spirit.

In the heart of Savoie, the Fraternité Eucharistein of Saint Jeoire, founded in 1996, is a community of consecrated brothers and sisters in religious life. The fraternity welcomes anyone wishing to take time for renewal or spiritual reflection.

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.

Discover the house of the Sisters of the Fraternity of Tiberias in Pondrôme, in the Belgian Ardennes: a Christian spiritual retreat location in the heart of nature, combining prayer, manual work, and fraternity.

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!

The Benedictine monastery "Ss. Trinità" is located in Lombardy, in the province of Varese, in the municipality of Dumenza, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. It stands at the heart of the forest, in an isolated and silent environment, overlooking Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains.

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.

On the outskirts of Avignon, in Montfavet, a welcoming community of contemplative Poor Clare nuns receives visitors at Sainte-Claire Monastery. This peaceful, bucolic place is ideal for finding physical, emotional, mental and spiritual renewal.

In Lyon, in the La Croix-Rousse neighborhood, the Little Sisters of the Lamb have been building since 2019 a haven of peace and simplicity, following the rhythm of prayer and their missionary spirit.

A unique place in France bringing together Franciscan brothers, sisters, and lay people, located in Orsay, 30 minutes southwest of Paris, La Clarté-Dieu welcomes all those seeking time for retreat and rest in an atmosphere of peace, kindness, and interiority.

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.

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.

At the entrance to Dinant, in the province of Namur, Belgium, Notre-Dame de Leffe Abbey welcomes those wishing to experience a spiritual retreat or Christian retreat in a peaceful monastic setting between city and nature. This historic place offers an environment conducive to silence, prayer, and inner renewal, following the rhythm of Premonstratensian life.

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

Come experience a Christian spiritual retreat in Marseille with the Little Sisters of the Lamb. In their small monastery in the La Rose neighborhood, these mendicant sisters welcome you for a time of silence, prayer, and fraternal sharing in the heart of Provence.

In the heart of the regional capital of Strasbourg, the brothers of the Monastic Fraternity of Jerusalem welcome those who wish to take time for a retreat with them in their monastery.

Couvent Saint Paul is located in Thiviers in northern Dordogne. It's a spiritual retreat center run by priests of the Institute of the Good Shepherd. They welcome all types of retreatants: men, women, students, and groups.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chevetogne Monastery, nestled in the heart of the Belgian countryside, is a place of prayer and ecumenical dialogue, ideal for finding renewal in an atmosphere of distinctive peace and spirituality.

Two hours from Paris, the sisters of the Annonciade of Saint-Doulchard welcome you to a place overlooking the city of Bourges, ideal for renewal, prayer, and study.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

In Brittany, in the heart of Morbihan, between the entrance to the Quiberon peninsula and the Carnac stone alignments, you'll find Saint-Michel de Kergonan Abbey! The Benedictine nuns of the Solesmes Congregation welcome you for a privileged retreat time!

Située dans la province de Sienne, au cœur des Crete Senesi, l’Abbazia di Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto Maggiore est la Maison généralice de la Congrégation bénédictine olivétaine. Haut lieu de spiritualité, d’art et d’histoire, l’abbaye accueille hommes, femmes et groupes pour un séjour de retraite spirituelle chrétienne en Toscane, selon la tradition millénaire de l’hospitalité bénédictine.

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!

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.

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.

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)!

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 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 Eremo San Giorgio is located in Bardolino, in the province of Verona, and is part of the great Camaldolese monastic tradition, honoring the spiritual heritage of the Sacro Eremo e Monastero di Camaldoli. Founded at the end of the 17th century, this community draws inspiration from the figure of Saint Romuald, the founder of the Camaldolese tradition, which combines eremitic life and community life.

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.

The Couvent de Malet, located in Saint-Côme-d'Olt in the Lot valley, offers a peaceful and spiritual setting for renewal retreats. Welcoming pilgrims and seekers, it invites prayer, silence, and communion in soothing natural surroundings.

Located in the heart of the Rouergue causses, the Notre Dame de Résurrection hermitages welcome you for a time of silence and solitude in a setting conducive to a deep relationship with God.

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.

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!

Located in the small rural town of Éveux, about 25km northwest of Lyon in an area classified as Coteaux du Lyonnais next to Beaujolais, Le Corbusier's convent welcomes you for a unique spiritual and cultural retreat!

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

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.

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 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.

Located at the gates of Paris, Saint-Louis-du-Temple Abbey (or Limon Abbey) and its Benedictine nuns offer you a green setting conducive to contemplation. The guarantee of a practical and renewing spiritual retreat, individually or in a group!

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!

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.

In the countryside of Saint-Pierre, in the heart of Lauragais, near the tiny village of Plavilla (in Aude), the Little Brothers of the Lamb have gradually built their "little monastery" since 1993.

The Benedictine community of La Rochette Abbey is delighted to welcome you and meet your needs by offering a place of listening, renewal, and an ideal setting for your studies in the heart of Savoie!

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.

Welcome to Les Landes! Perched atop a small hill, the Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever keeps watch in prayer. The community of religious sisters welcomes young women to discover monastic life!

Camaldoli Monastery is located in Tuscany, in a pristine mountain setting, about 70 km from Florence and 40 km from Arezzo, on the slopes of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines. The monastery has a large monastic guest house that welcomes people seeking to experience a spiritual retreat, personal time of silence, or participation in activities offered by the community.

The Brothers and Sisters of Notre-Dame du Kokoubou Monastery welcome you with joy! Manual work and community prayers structure the days in this Beninese monastery where life is good and a change of scenery is guaranteed!

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.

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

Perched on a rocky peak in the heart of the Pyrenees, Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey welcomes anyone for long retreats (between one month and one year) and short stays, to immerse yourself body and soul in a refreshing, simple, and spiritual community rhythm of life!

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.

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.

Discover Bethanien Monastery in Switzerland, an ideal place for a spiritual retreat or Christian retreat. Between lake and mountains, experience a stay of prayer, silence, and renewal in the footsteps of Saint Nicholas of Flüe.

The Carmel de Lourdes is a monastery near one of France's most iconic sites, the sanctuary of Lourdes. Located at the bottom of a valley, not far from Tarbes, it is an ideal place for a time of vocational discernment.

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.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of the Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert mountains. Nestled in a valley in the forest of the Saint-Guilhem mountains, the hermitage welcomes you in complete autonomy for a retreat.

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.