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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!

298 retreats upcoming

Healing weekend

A weekend especially for people who are sick

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
11 – December 12, 2026 · 2 days

Advent retreat

Retreat open to all, from 15 to 95 years old, to prepare for Christmas!

Young people (12-18)Young people (18-35)Adults
Prieuré de Banneux - Frères de Saint-Jean · Belgium
11 – December 13, 2026 · 3 days

48 hours with Scripture

Rediscovering the Bible before celebrating Christmas

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde · Vaucluse
11 – December 13, 2026 · 3 days

Guided in faith

The Church teaches us about the Catholic faith

Young people (18-35)Adults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
December 12, 2026 · 1 day

Advent weekend retreat at the monastery

Discovering more deeply the joy of being with God

Young people (18-35)
Fraternités monastiques de Jérusalem - Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin
12 – December 13, 2026 · 2 days

Weekend "choosing to be free"

Choosing leads down a path of freedom and happiness.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
12 – December 13, 2026 · 2 days

Introduction to listening to the Word of God (I)

This spiritual retreat is open to all, from age 18, especially students, young professionals, catechumens, and neophytes.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Domaine Saint Antoine · Seine-Maritime
12 – December 13, 2026 · 2 days

"Today a Savior has been born to you!" (Lk 2:11)

Experience a spiritual retreat to prepare for Christmas

Young people (18-35)Young people (12-18)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Maison de la Source d'Eau Vive · Ardèche
12 – December 13, 2026 · 2 days

Bible in hand

Pathways for biblical meditation

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
December 15, 2026 · 1 day

Catechism evening for all

You're never too old for catechism!

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
December 15, 2026 · 1 day

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
15 – December 20, 2026 · 6 days

Monastic retreat

Time to discern under God's gaze

Young people (18-35)
Notre-Dame de Wisques Abbey · Pas-de-Calais
18 – December 22, 2026 · 5 days

A joy for my life

Entering into the joy of God

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
19 – December 25, 2026 · 7 days

Weekend "Flos Carmeli"

Discover the life of the Carmelite sisters in Normandy!

Young people (18-35)
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
19 – December 20, 2026 · 2 days

Provençal Christmas

An invitation to celebrate the Nativity at the heart of the Sainte-Baume Sanctuary, in a setting conducive to prayer, silence, and fellowship.

FamiliesCouplesChildren (6-12)+4
Sanctuary of La Sainte-Baume · Var
21 – December 25, 2026 · 5 days

Christmas retreat

For everyone: living the Nativity at the priory, with the Benedictine sisters.

Young people (18-35)AdultsFamilies+2
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
22 – December 25, 2026 · 4 days

Christmas Retreat

Celebrating Christmas at the priory, near the apparition site of Our Lady of the Poor

Young people (12-18)Young people (18-35)Adults
Prieuré de Banneux - Frères de Saint-Jean · Belgium
23 – December 25, 2026 · 3 days

Solemnity of Christmas

For all those who wish to celebrate Christmas with the Foyer Marie Jean!

Young people (18-35)AdultsFamilies+4
Foyer Marie Jean – Domaine Saint Antoine · Seine-Maritime
24 – December 25, 2026 · 2 days

A different kind of Christmas

Let's truly celebrate Christmas!

Young people (12-18)Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Maison de la Source d'Eau Vive · Ardèche
24 – December 25, 2026 · 2 days

Retreat "Lord, where do you dwell?" (Jn 1:35) Where are you calling me to meet you?

In the grace of Christmas, prepare to live in peace with yourself... and others. A retreat focused on the foundations of faith, offering a complete vision of the Christian faith. Recommended for those attending their first retreat.

Young people (18-35)AdultsCouples
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
26 – December 31, 2026 · 6 days

At the source of wonder

Formation on the foundations of faith – Adults & Young People (18–35 years old)

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 7 days

Amor Dei Weekend on "Discernment"

This weekend will take place in Malestroit

Young people (18-35)
Malestroit Monastery · Morbihan
30 – December 31, 2026 · 2 days

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Celebrate the new year in 2027 with the Foyer Marie Jean

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Domaine Saint Antoine · Seine-Maritime
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · 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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