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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

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

Retreat for Teams of Our Lady

A weekend to find renewal before continuing your service.

Couples
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
26 – February 28, 2027 · 3 days

Weekend retreat in February

For all adults: young people, couples, singles, recent converts, or seasoned Christians.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
26 – February 28, 2027 · 3 days

Does God the Merciful give meaning to life?

6-day spiritual retreat with the brothers and sisters of the Foyer Marie Jean

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Domaine Saint Antoine · Seine-Maritime
1 – March 7, 2027 · 7 days

Bible in hand

Pathways for biblical meditation

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
March 2, 2027 · 1 day

Weekend "Flos Carmeli"

Discover the life of the Carmelite nuns in Normandy!

Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
6 – March 7, 2027 · 2 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
March 7, 2027 · 1 day

Journey into the land of clown

Awakening the hidden child

Young people (18-35)Adults
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
7 – March 12, 2027 · 6 days

Retreat for Teams of Our Lady

A weekend to recharge before continuing your service.

Couples
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
12 – March 14, 2027 · 3 days

Weekend Amor Dei on "Self-knowledge"

The weekend of March 13-14, 2027 takes place in Saint-Pern

Young people (18-35)
Malestroit Monastery · Morbihan
13 – March 14, 2027 · 2 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
March 16, 2027 · 1 day

Holy Week and Easter Sunday

Commemorating the Passion and celebrating the Resurrection at Notre-Dame du Laus

Young people (18-35)AdultsFamilies+2
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
20 – March 28, 2027 · 9 days

What if Genesis still had something to say to us?!

A formation session for anyone wishing to shed light on their life and the challenges of today's world through the lens of Genesis, the foundational biblical narrative.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Esvière Spiritual Center · Maine-et-Loire
1 – April 4, 2027 · 4 days

Spiritual retreat on compassion

A retreat open to all with the Martin family

Young people (18-35)Adults
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
2 – April 4, 2027 · 3 days

DAY "OASIS FOR OUR COUPLE"

For all couples, whether you want to nurture your love, find a new breath of life, work through a crisis, or prepare for your wedding, you will find here a place to recharge together.

Couples
Bassac Abbey · Charente
April 4, 2027 · 1 day

OASIS Day: Called and Sent

A day at the Convent to (re)discover your role as a missionary

Young people (18-35)Adults
Accueil du Couvent de Malet · Aveyron
April 5, 2027 · 1 day

Bible in hand

Pathways for biblical meditation

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
April 6, 2027 · 1 day

Liturgical formation weekend

A liturgical formation weekend organized by the pastoral team of the sanctuary and the diocese of Gap-Embrun.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
9 – April 10, 2027 · 2 days

Dance to live, dance to pray

For all audiences seeking interiority!

Young people (18-35)Adults
Sainte-Claire Monastery of Cormontreuil · Marne
9 – April 11, 2027 · 3 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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