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Upcoming themed spiritual retreats

Discover the spiritual stays, retreats, and special events organized by communities throughout the year.
There is something for everyone: silent retreats, renewal weekends, themed sessions, times of prayer or formation, open to all – believers and non-believers alike.

Browse the dates here, filter by type of stay or intended audience, and access practical information for each offering!

297 retreats upcoming

Catechism evening for all

You're never too old for catechism!

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
November 17, 2026 · 1 day

Angry, disappointed by the Church: Do I leave? Do I stay?

This retreat is for any Christian affected and unsettled by the current situation in the Church, who wishes to honestly and freely revisit their relationship with the Church in order to discern their future commitments.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Esvière Spiritual Center · Maine-et-Loire
21 – November 22, 2026 · 2 days

Sunday disconnection

For students and young professionals (18-35)

Young people (18-35)
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
November 22, 2026 · 1 day

Training in Listening

Anyone who, in daily life, finds themselves in situations of meeting and welcoming others, whether simply to talk with them or to listen to them: educators, social workers, spouses, parents, trainers...

CouplesYoung people (18-35)Adults+1
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
23 – November 27, 2026 · 5 days

"Young retirees" session

For retirees and soon-to-be retirees, ages 60 to 70. Individuals and couples.

CouplesAdults
Saint Francis House in Dinard · Ille-et-Vilaine
24 – November 27, 2026 · 4 days

Spiritual retreat for men

The brothers' community welcomes men wishing to spend a time of spiritual renewal. Good physical health is required (300 steps to climb several times a day to reach the abbey church).

Young people (18-35)
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey · Manche
24 – November 29, 2026 · 6 days

How does Advent help us grow spiritually?

A retreat to take time to prepare for Christmas

AdultsYoung people (18-35)
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
25 – November 27, 2026 · 3 days

Manager, what legacy do you want to leave?

For individuals, Christian or not, who are open to inner work and seeking to align their lives with their deepest aspirations. This retreat is not a course on management, but a space to reflect on how you live out your responsibilities and find the resources to move forward.

Adults
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
26 – November 29, 2026 · 4 days

Is he the one? Is she the one?

How do I discern before committing?

Couples
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
27 – November 29, 2026 · 3 days

Passage from one year to the next

Living the passage into 2027 with the Lord

Young people (18-35)AdultsFamilies
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
November 28 – December 1, 2026 · 4 days

A monastery stay for the beginning of Advent

Discovering more deeply the joy of being with God

Young people (18-35)
Fraternités monastiques de Jérusalem - Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin
28 – November 29, 2026 · 2 days

Weekend "Listen and see!"

A weekend for young women (ages 16–35) following the rhythm of Carmelite life to rediscover silence and peace.

Young people (18-35)Young people (12-18)
Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever · Landes
28 – November 29, 2026 · 2 days

Liturgy session

A weekend formation for adults to understand the liturgical reform and more fully receive the graces that the Eucharist gives us.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Prieuré Notre-Dame de Rimont · Saône-et-Loire
28 – November 29, 2026 · 2 days

Spiritual retreat for men

The brothers' community welcomes men wishing to spend a time of spiritual renewal. Good physical health is required (300 steps to climb several times a day to reach the abbey church).

Young people (18-35)
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey · Manche
1 – December 6, 2026 · 6 days

Christians in the city, a demand of faith

A weekend to reflect on one's witness as a Christian

AdultsYoung people (18-35)
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
2 – December 4, 2026 · 3 days

Couples Weekend

A two-day retreat to strengthen your relationship (with children)

Couples
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
4 – December 6, 2026 · 3 days

Cénacle Weekend

For couples who wish to renew and revitalize their life, faith, love, intimacy, and marriage covenant

Couples
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
4 – December 6, 2026 · 3 days

Clay and prayer session for all

Letting beauty spring forth

Young people (18-35)Adults
Sainte-Claire Monastery of Cormontreuil · Marne
4 – December 6, 2026 · 3 days

Advent Retreat

At the start of Advent, taking time to pause and prepare for Christmas

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde · Vaucluse
4 – December 6, 2026 · 3 days

Vocational discernment retreat

For young women aged 18 to 35 who wish to discern and deepen their life of faith and a possible call to religious life in the footsteps of Jesus.

Young people (18-35)
Argentan Abbey of Our Lady · Orne
5 – December 6, 2026 · 2 days

Learn more about spiritual retreats in abbeys

Do you need to be a believer to go on a retreat at an abbey?

You do not need to be a believer to go on a retreat at an abbey. Many abbeys welcome people from all walks of life, whether they are committed to a faith or simply seeking calm, meaning, or inner stillness.
The spiritual setting is offered as a space for experience and discovery, respecting each person's individual journey, with no requirement for religious affiliation.

Can you go on a retreat alone at a monastery or abbey?

It is entirely possible to go on a retreat alone at a monastery or abbey. This type of individual retreat offers a time of silence and personal withdrawal, without a specific group program.
Guests generally have access to simple accommodation and an environment conducive to introspection, while sharing certain communal moments that are part of monastic life.

What does a spiritual retreat at an abbey look like?

A spiritual retreat at an abbey unfolds according to the rhythm of the place and the community that inhabits it. Retreatants are invited to follow a structured framework, marked by regular times of silence, prayer, and community life.
The day is generally punctuated by the Divine Office, personal time, and moments of rest, offering a stable environment conducive to recollection and meditation.

How much does a spiritual retreat at an abbey cost?

Abbeys and monasteries do not operate like commercial establishments. The financial contribution requested most often covers the cost of accommodation and meals, according to each person's means. In many places, it is a free-will or suggested offering, so that everyone can go on a retreat regardless of their financial situation.

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