A wonder, me? But... of course
This workshop is for those who wish to improve their self-image and their relationships with others.
CouplesFamiliesWomen+6
Saint Francis House in Dinard · Ille-et-Vilaine
7 – August 14, 2026 · 8 days
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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!
159 retreats upcoming
Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius - August 2026
To listen to the voice of the Lord
WomenMenCouples+2
Hautecombe Abbey · Savoie
9 – August 15, 2026 · 7 days
Aventuriers du Bonheur
Are you between 18 and 35 years old, looking to spend the end of the year in prayer and attentive sharing, a practicing Catholic, a catechumen, searching for God, or simply wanting to pause and reflect on your life in peace? Come join us!
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Abbaye de Cîteaux · Côte-d'Or
9 – August 15, 2026 · 7 days
"With and like Mary, do whatever he tells you" (John 2)
Rediscovering the faith with Mary
CouplesWomenMen+6
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
9 – August 15, 2026 · 7 days
Men's retreat
A retreat with Saint Ignatius
CouplesMixed groupsYoung people+5
Maison Nazareth · Drôme
9 – August 14, 2026 · 6 days
The Magnificat: a path of life in the Church
Rediscovering Mary's prayer
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
10 – August 16, 2026 · 7 days
Vacations for single mothers with their children
These vacations are offered for single, separated, divorced, or widowed mothers, accompanied by their children.
CouplesYoung peopleFamilies+7
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
10 – August 16, 2026 · 7 days
Young professionals event / 25-35 years old
For young professionals aged 25 to 35
CouplesFamiliesWomen+4
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
10 – August 20, 2026 · 11 days
Calligraphy & Word of God
Calligraph a biblical verse
MenMixed groupsReligious+6
Bassac Abbey · Charente
12 – August 16, 2026 · 5 days
FAMILY SESSION RESERVED FOR AGES 5 AND UP
A retreat to reconnect as a family
CouplesFamiliesWomen+2
Couvent de Corbara · Haute-Corse
13 – August 21, 2026 · 9 days
Spiritual Exercises of chosen duration
Experience a spiritual retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+4
Manrèse Jesuit Spiritual Center · Hauts-de-Seine
13 – August 22, 2026 · 10 days
Weekend "Flos Carmeli"
A retreat weekend to immerse yourself in silence and prayer... with a community of Carmelite nuns!
CouplesFamiliesWomen+4
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
14 – August 15, 2026 · 2 days
Dwelling in my love: The clown school for welcoming joy
How can the clown's humility, tenderness, and openness shed light on our relationship with ourselves, others, and God?
CouplesMixed groupsYoung people+7
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
14 – August 21, 2026 · 8 days
The fatherhood of God and our human fatherhoods
"When you pray, say: Our Father"
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
16 – August 22, 2026 · 7 days
Teilhard de Chardin: believer, man of science
Encounter the figure of Teilhard de Chardin
CouplesWomenMen+6
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
16 – August 22, 2026 · 7 days
Via Cordis – Experiencing the way of the heart, the Jesus prayer
An experience of the way of the heart, in the light of the Desert Fathers
CouplesMixed groupsYoung people+7
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
16 – August 22, 2026 · 7 days
The Gospel, a path to freedom and happiness (Matthew 5–7)
Formation on the foundations of faith – Adults & Children
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
17 – August 23, 2026 · 7 days
"Does God the Merciful give meaning to life?"
Putting God back at the center of one's life.
CouplesWomenMen+1
Foyer Marie Jean – Domaine Saint Antoine · Seine-Maritime
17 – August 23, 2026 · 7 days
Walking and prayer
In the heart of Savoie, a retreat in nature and prayer with the Benedictine sisters
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Abbaye de la Rochette · Savoie
17 – August 21, 2026 · 5 days
Sing for the Lord: a singing retreat in the rhythm of monastic life
For women and men aged 18 to 40. No musical skills required. All you need is a love of singing!
CouplesFamiliesWomen+2
Bouzy-la-Forêt Monastery · Loiret
18 – August 23, 2026 · 6 days
Spiritual Exercises of chosen duration
Experience a spiritual retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+4
Manrèse Jesuit Spiritual Center · Hauts-de-Seine
20 – August 29, 2026 · 10 days
Coronation feast days
For all those who wish to spend a time of prayer with the Virgin Mary
CouplesFamiliesWomen+2
Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, Douvres · Calvados
20 – August 21, 2026 · 2 days
Go and become - Are we all called to be saints?
Drawing on the saints to move forward toward God
MenWomenCouples+7
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
22 – August 27, 2026 · 6 days
Retreat "Path of freedom"
"I am the way, the truth and the life"
CouplesFamiliesWomen+5
Notre-Dame de la Neylière Guest House · Rhône
23 – August 29, 2026 · 7 days
Retreat for young women
A retreat with Saint Ignatius
CouplesMixed groupsYoung people+5
Maison Nazareth · Drôme
23 – August 28, 2026 · 6 days
Retreat Vacate Deo: The open heavens
Vacate Deo! Stop, give yourself to God, find your joy in him.
WomenFamiliesMixed groups
Abbaye Saint-Michel de Kergonan · Morbihan
23 – August 28, 2026 · 6 days
Creating from silence (pottery) - Art and the search for God
Exploring the link between art and faith
CouplesWomenMixed groups+6
Sainte Lioba Abbey · Bouches-du-Rhône
23 – August 26, 2026 · 4 days
"Strengthen your inner self"
Welcoming the presence of God within
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
24 – August 30, 2026 · 7 days
72 hours to discover monastic life
A deep dive into the life of the Poor Clares!
MenMen's groupsYoung people+7
Monastery of the Poor Clares of Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
25 – August 28, 2026 · 4 days
Discovery session: monastic life
What is the daily life of a monk like?
FamiliesWomenCouples+7
Fleury Abbey · Loiret
25 – August 29, 2026 · 5 days
Weekend "Listen and see!"
A weekend for young women at the rhythm of Carmelite life, to rediscover silence and peace!
Women
Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever · Landes
28 – August 29, 2026 · 2 days
Our life, from passage to passage, with Scripture and the saints
Formation on the foundations of the faith – Adults
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
August 31 – September 6, 2026 · 7 days
Walking with…
Discovering Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Maurice Zundel
CouplesWomenMen+6
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
6 – September 12, 2026 · 7 days
Creating from silence (painting) - Art and the search for God
Exploring the link between art and faith
CouplesWomenMixed groups+6
Sainte Lioba Abbey · Bouches-du-Rhône
6 – September 9, 2026 · 4 days
Women in the Bible: a new way of seeing God?
Who are the women in the Bible?
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
7 – September 13, 2026 · 7 days
Renewal week for grandparents
A retreat for grandparents
CouplesYoung peopleFamilies+7
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
7 – September 11, 2026 · 5 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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