Discover locations that organize preached spiritual retreats

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.

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.

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.

Not far from Nice and Grasse, on the French Riviera, in Roquefort-les-Pins, the Foyer 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)!

In the heart of Marseille, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde welcomes millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. This "Good Mother" needs her children to welcome those who come to visit her. This summer, the sanctuary offers a special welcome within its walls overlooking the sea and the city to young people between 20 and 35 years old to become volunteers.

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.

In Ardèche, not far from Puy-en-Velay, the Sisters and Brothers of the Missionary Family of Our Lady welcome you for a time of rest in their magnificent home!

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

For over a century, the French-speaking Poor Clares of Paray have been established in the city of Saint Clare, in Assisi. Overlooking the old town, their gardens and guest house await you for a refreshing retreat, following in the footsteps of their foundress and Saint Francis.

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!

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!

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.

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!

Not far from Fanjeaux, in Aude, the Little Sisters of the Lamb have their family house, a haven of peace in the middle of the fields embodying the mendicant spirit of this order.

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 15-hectare estate nestled between sea and nature. Managed by a community of Sisters and a team of lay people, the House offers a welcoming atmosphere in a spirit of simplicity, respect and attentive listening.

The Abbey of Saints Peter and Andrew of Novalesa is located in the Susa Valley, just below the French border at Mont Cenis Pass. A small community of Benedictine monks leads a life of prayer, work, and hospitality for those seeking peace and meaning in their life journey.

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!

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.

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!

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 Savoie, Nathalie and Damien welcome you to Chalet Notre-Dame des Refuges, surrounded by Alpine peaks in a breathtaking natural setting. A special place for a spiritual retreat!

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.

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 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!

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.

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 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 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!

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.

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 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 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.

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 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!

Located in Oise, in the Hauts-de-France region, Ourscamp Abbey is home to a community of sixteen religious who, within the setting of a sublime medieval abbey and a verdant six-hectare garden, welcome men wishing to experience monastic life!

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.

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'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 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.

In Lyon, just a stone's throw from the La Croix-Rousse district and along the banks of the Saône, the Little Brothers of the Lamb have been building since 2019 a haven of peace and simplicity to the rhythm of prayer and their missionary spirit.

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

The Lourdes Sanctuary is one of the most iconic places in France for Catholics (and not only!). Located at the bottom of a valley, in a mountain setting, the annual number of visitors is equally staggering, with several million people visiting each year.

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!

Located on the edge of the capital of Gaul and the countryside, the Châtelard Ecocenter has embraced a new ecological approach since 2023, while nurturing the Ignatian spiritual tradition.

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

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.

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.

Between Bayonne and Mont-de-Marsan, in the Gascon town of Dax, the Dominican monastery is a living place animated by about twenty nuns who cultivate this haven of peace and prayer. You are most welcome!

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Located in the center of Częstochowa, Poland, the centuries-old fortified monastery of Jasna Góra is a major center of Polish Marian devotion. The Pauline Fathers watch over the Black Madonna, making it a famous pilgrimage site.

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!

In Banneux, Belgium, at a site of Marian apparitions, the Brothers of Saint John welcome you to Regina Pacis Priory!

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.

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.

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!

A place of grace, visited 33 times by the Virgin Mary from November 29, 1932 to January 3, 1933, appearing to 5 children from the town of Beauraing. Located between the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg in a small town surrounded by nature, this sanctuary has become a place of pilgrimage, renewal, and inner consolation for people from all over the world since the Blessed Virgin invited them to come.