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Monks 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!

9 – August 15, 2026 Abbaye de Cîteaux Côte-d'Or 8 places
Aventuriers du Bonheur

Dare the adventure of happiness with Cîteaux Abbey!

  • You will celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours, which will mark the rhythm of your day, together with the community.
  • You will be accompanied by three brothers and a lay person, with whom you can discover or deepen what God has to say to you through his Word.
  • You will be able to share with your guides about the presence of God in your life and the place you want to give him.
  • You can share with them the questions that weigh on you, and reflect on the meaning you wish to give your life.
  • Finally, you will discover monastic life.

Programme

  • Each day, you take part in the monastic offices.
  • In the morning, a brother guides you through an experience of lectio divina, that slow, meditative, and prayerful reading of the Bible that the monks themselves practice every day.
  • In the afternoon, in keeping with the Rule of Saint Benedict, which recommends a balanced life of prayer, reading, and work, you take part in manual tasks alongside the brothers.
  • Prayers, activities, and communal sharing alternate with personal times of prayer and reflection.

Practical information

You are accommodated in individual rooms with a private washroom.

It is preferable to bring your own bed sheets (for a twin bed) and towels.

Meals are taken in the guest house, in silence, listening to a reading by the monks at midday and to music in the evening.

Please plan to bring clothing suitable for manual work and a pair of walking shoes.

Suggested contribution: €35 per day (full board).

Getting there

Train

MOBIGO bus #112 Dijon-Seurre from Dijon train station (stop: St-Nicolas-Lès-Cîteaux Abbaye). Nuits-Saint-Georges TER train station, then taxi (14 km).

Car

A 6 and A 31: exit at Nuits-Saint-Georges toward Saint-Jean-de-Losne. A 36: exit at Seurre and head toward Dijon.

Bike

You can try arriving by pedal boat via the Saône canal, but it's not exactly the most convenient way to get here!