Session "Loving yourself to love others better"
Rediscovering the importance of self-love, necessary for loving those around us
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
11 – April 13, 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.
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297 retreats upcoming
Weekend: Social doctrine from A to Z, season 3: every man for himself, God for all?
What can social doctrine teach us about the human person? A weekend to explore social questions from a Christian perspective
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
16 – April 17, 2027 · 2 days
Engaged couples weekend
For couples preparing for marriage. This weekend is open to all who wish to celebrate their marriage within a religious context.
Couples
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
16 – April 18, 2027 · 3 days
Weekend for couples: "Building your relationship on solid ground"
For all couples: dating, engaged, or married.
Couples
Bassac Abbey · Charente
16 – April 18, 2027 · 3 days
Spirituality and Calligraphy
Discover calligraphy and leave with a work created by your own hands!
Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Accueil du Couvent de Malet · Aveyron
17 – April 18, 2027 · 2 days
Illumination workshop
Illumination workshop
Young people (18-35)Adults
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
19 – April 22, 2027 · 4 days
Special youth retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Young people (18-35)
19 – April 25, 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
April 20, 2027 · 1 day
Grandparents and grandchildren session
To nurture the grandparent/grandchild bond
Young people (18-35)AdultsChildren (6-12)+2
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
21 – April 24, 2027 · 4 days
Healing weekend
A weekend especially for people who are sick
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
23 – April 24, 2027 · 2 days
Weekend "Flos Carmeli"
Discover the life of the Carmelite sisters in Normandy!
Young people (18-35)
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
24 – April 25, 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
24 – April 25, 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
April 25, 2027 · 1 day
Loving your voice - singing workshop
Loving your voice
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
25 – April 30, 2027 · 6 days
Weekend Marian Feast of Our Lady of Laus
Three days at the sanctuary to celebrate Mary, grow in faith, and share fraternal moments!
Young people (18-35)AdultsFamilies+2
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
April 29 – May 1, 2027 · 3 days
Day of contemplative prayer
Meditating together
Young people (18-35)Adults
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
May 1, 2027 · 1 day
Weekend FSV "Magnificent humanity from the beginning..."
Magnificent humanity: let's be filled with wonder!
Young people (18-35)
Malestroit Monastery · Morbihan
1 – May 2, 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
1 – May 2, 2027 · 2 days
OASIS Day: With Mary, welcoming God's will
A day at the Convent to learn from Mary's example
Young people (18-35)Adults
Accueil du Couvent de Malet · Aveyron
May 3, 2027 · 1 day
PSALMS AND THEATER RETREAT
These sessions are open to all adults, whether regular or occasional prayer-goers, experienced actors or complete beginners, believers or seekers…
Young people (18-35)Adults
Bassac Abbey · Charente
3 – May 9, 2027 · 7 days
Bible in hand
Pathways for biblical meditation
Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
May 4, 2027 · 1 day
Ascension weekend
Celebrate the Ascension at Notre-Dame du Laus, and take time to breathe!
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
5 – May 8, 2027 · 4 days
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
May 7, 2027 · 1 day
Pentecost Weekend
Receiving the Holy Spirit: celebrating Pentecost at the sanctuary!
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
13 – May 16, 2027 · 4 days
Married life: the 7 scientific principles for a successful marriage
Building a happy, strong, and lasting relationship
Couples
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
14 – May 16, 2027 · 3 days
Spiritual Weekend: Discovering or rediscovering the Christian faith
Retreat especially intended for newly baptized adults and those returning to the faith
Young people (18-35)Adults
Bassac Abbey · Charente
14 – May 16, 2027 · 3 days
Singles session (ages 30-45)
For singles between 30 and 45 years old (priority given to those without children and never married).
Adults
Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon · Orne
15 – May 17, 2027 · 3 days
Praying and living as a Christian...
Prayer in the school of Marthe Robin
Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
17 – May 22, 2027 · 6 days
SPIRITUAL RETREAT "DISCERNING IN THE LIGHT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT"
A retreat for making choices with peace of mind
Young people (18-35)Adults
Bassac Abbey · Charente
May 18, 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
May 18, 2027 · 1 day
Weekend "Flos Carmeli"
Discover the life of the Carmelite nuns in Normandy!
Young people (18-35)
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
22 – May 23, 2027 · 2 days
Illumination workshop
Let yourself be guided by your inspiration
Young people (18-35)Adults
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
24 – May 27, 2027 · 4 days
Introduction and practice session on Dr. Vittoz's method
For adults who wish to be introduced to the Vittoz method.
Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
24 – May 28, 2027 · 5 days
Eucharistic Weekend: Eucharist and the dynamic of love
The Eucharist, a mystery to believe in, to celebrate, to live!
Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
28 – May 29, 2027 · 2 days
SPIRITUAL RETREAT for the SOLEMNITY of the SACRED HEART of JESUS
Celebrating the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Bassac
Young people (18-35)Adults
Bassac Abbey · Charente
June 4, 2027 · 1 day
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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