Entering the new year with Christ
A time apart to begin the new year in friendship with Christ.
Young people (18-35)
Fraternités monastiques de Jérusalem - Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 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!
297 retreats upcoming
New Year's with Mary
Enter the new year with the community!
FamiliesYoung people (18-35)Adults+4
Carmel of Mary Virgin Missionary · Drôme
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 4 days
OASIS day: walking with Christ in daily life
A day at the convent to put God back at the center of your life
Young people (18-35)Adults
Accueil du Couvent de Malet · Aveyron
January 4, 2027 · 1 day
Ski weekend with Mary!
Skiing in the morning and spiritual activities in the afternoon, a weekend at Notre-Dame du Laus
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
14 – January 16, 2027 · 3 days
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[À la carte retreat] - Catch your breath!
A warm and welcoming place to take time for yourself
Young people (18-35)Adults
Esvière Spiritual Center · Maine-et-Loire
15 – January 17, 2027 · 3 days
Discovering my interior castle with Teresa of Ávila
Learning from Saint Teresa of Ávila to discover the presence of God within us
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde · Vaucluse
15 – January 17, 2027 · 3 days
Setting my course for the year! Discerning what matters, with God
For everyone who wants to be ready for the key moments of their year. The start of a new season is the perfect time to make intentional choices.
Young people (18-35)Adults
Esvière Spiritual Center · Maine-et-Loire
January 16, 2027 · 1 day
Weekend "Flos Carmeli"
Discover the life of Carmelite nuns in Normandy!
Young people (18-35)
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
16 – January 17, 2027 · 2 days
Icon session
Give yourself a time of spiritual renewal
Young people (18-35)Adults
Sainte-Claire Monastery of Cormontreuil · Marne
18 – January 22, 2027 · 5 days
Saint Paul of the Cross retreat exercises
For men and women of all ages; requires an engaged spiritual life.
Young people (18-35)AdultsReligious
Prieuré Notre-Dame des Eaux vives · Orne
18 – January 24, 2027 · 7 days
Catechism evening for everyone
An evening of formation and prayer with the Benedictine sisters of Montmartre
Young people (18-35)AdultsYoung people (12-18)
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
January 19, 2027 · 1 day
Weekend "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly"
A weekend to listen to the Word of God
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
21 – January 23, 2027 · 3 days
Weekend FSV "Magnificent humanity to be preserved by nurturing relationships"
Magnificent humanity: let us be filled with wonder!
Young people (18-35)
Malestroit Monastery · Morbihan
23 – January 24, 2027 · 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
23 – January 24, 2027 · 2 days
Ski weekend with Mary!
Skiing in the morning and spiritual activities in the afternoon, a weekend at Notre-Dame du Laus
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
28 – January 30, 2027 · 3 days
Sunday disconnection
For students and young professionals (18-35): talk, prayer, creative activities (singing, zither, drawing, gardening...). From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Young people (18-35)
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
January 31, 2027 · 1 day
OASIS Day: The mercy of God, a path to healing
A day at the Convent to (re)discover divine mercy
Young people (18-35)Adults
Accueil du Couvent de Malet · Aveyron
February 1, 2027 · 1 day
Bible in hand
Pathways for biblical meditation
Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
February 2, 2027 · 1 day
Adoration evening: finding your way back to the heart
"Teach us to pray"
Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
February 5, 2027 · 1 day
Retreat for Teams of Our Lady
A weekend to find renewal before continuing your service.
Couples
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
5 – February 7, 2027 · 3 days
Weekend couples "Letting ourselves be loved to love better"
This weekend is open to all couples: those on the journey, engaged, and married.
Couples
Bassac Abbey · Charente
5 – February 7, 2027 · 3 days
Finding freedom in my relationship with money
Two days to reflect on your relationship with money (and more broadly with what you own), shed light on your questions, and embrace a peaceful and joyful dynamic in this area.
Young people (18-35)Adults
Esvière Spiritual Center · Maine-et-Loire
6 – February 7, 2027 · 2 days
Ski-Spi Session "Growing in fraternal life"
A week of vacation combining skiing and spiritual activities, for all ages!
Young people (18-35)AdultsChildren (6-12)+2
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
6 – February 12, 2027 · 7 days
Lent opening session "Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ"
Begin Lent with a time of recollection and conversion
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
8 – February 13, 2027 · 6 days
Day of contemplative prayer
Meditating together
Young people (18-35)Adults
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
February 13, 2027 · 1 day
Saint Valentine's Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage is open to married couples.
Couples
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
13 – February 14, 2027 · 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
13 – February 14, 2027 · 2 days
Ski-Spi Session "Growing in fraternal life"
A week of vacation combining skiing and spiritual activities, for all ages!
Young people (18-35)AdultsChildren (6-12)+2
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
13 – February 19, 2027 · 7 days
A different kind of Valentine's Day
For all couples: dating, engaged, or married.
Couples
Bassac Abbey · Charente
February 14, 2027 · 1 day
Catechism evening for everyone
An evening of formation and prayer with the Benedictine sisters of Montmartre
Young people (18-35)AdultsYoung people (12-18)
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
February 16, 2027 · 1 day
Special youth retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Young people (18-35)
16 – February 22, 2027 · 7 days
Psychology and faith weekend: "toward peaceful and balanced relationships"
Adjusting relationships from a Christian perspective
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
18 – February 20, 2027 · 3 days
Spiritual weekend "Fight the good fight of faith" St. Paul
What is spiritual combat and how do we engage in it?
AdultsYoung people (18-35)
Bassac Abbey · Charente
19 – February 21, 2027 · 3 days
Clay and prayer session for young people
Letting beauty spring forth
Young people (18-35)
Sainte-Claire Monastery of Cormontreuil · Marne
19 – February 21, 2027 · 3 days
Lenten retreat
A weekend to prepare for Easter
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde · Vaucluse
19 – February 21, 2027 · 3 days
Ski-Spi Session "Growing in fraternal life"
A week of vacation combining skiing and spiritual activities, for all ages!
Young people (18-35)AdultsChildren (6-12)+2
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
20 – February 26, 2027 · 7 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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