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Grandparenting, a joy that isn't always simple

Grandparents: what role in the family?

November 30 – December 4, 2026 La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center Ille-et-Vilaine 15 places
Grandparenting, a joy that isn't always simple

To (re)discover your place as a grandparent

As grandparents, we have time and energy, and therefore an essential role to play in our families. But the family journey is not only a path of happiness. It has its joys, but also its difficulties, its frustrations, its sorrows.

  • Time to pause and reflect on your life, in a peaceful and prayerful environment

  • A program led by multiple voices

  • The opportunity to share with others

Programme

Facilitators: Chantal d'Audiffret (couples therapist), her husband Antoine d'Audiffret, Bénédicte Pascal

Prayer and confession times:

  • Lauds at 8:30 AM

  • Vespers at 6:40 PM

  • Mass on weekdays at 11:30 AM every day

  • Mass on Sundays at 11:00 AM

  • Meeting and confession with a priest by appointment

Practical information

Preparing your stay

  • The retreat/session price includes accommodation, meals, the meeting room, and the speaker. The contribution amount should not be a barrier. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • To confirm your registration, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 30% of the retreat cost. In the event of cancellation, any amount paid to the Center remains with the Center, except in the case of cancellation by the Center.

  • If you have a dietary requirement, please indicate it at registration so that the kitchen can accommodate it.

  • Bed linens and towels are provided by the center and placed on your bed.

  • Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility.

  • Please bring your Bible (if you have one), a notebook, and a pen.

  • The 12-hectare park, the library, and the lounge are available to all retreatants.

  • If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. During your stay, a staff member will be present at the reception desk.

Getting here

  • Upon arrival, please check in at the reception desk to collect your key.

  • By car from Redon: head toward La Gacilly, then La Roche du Theil (La Roche du Theil - Google Maps)

  • By train: Redon TGV station, located 6 minutes from the center. Taxi available.

Rate per person, full board: €316

Getting there

Train

The center is 7 minutes by car from the Redon TGV station (Paris is 2 hours 15 minutes from Redon by train).

Car

30 minutes from Vannes, 45 minutes from Rennes and 50 minutes from Nantes.

Bike

You can follow the Brest to Nantes canal, it's magnificent!