Pierre Claverie, man of peace and friendship
A preached retreat by the sea to catch your breath and rekindle your hope with Blessed Pierre Claverie
The joy of believing in the heart of the storm
Through family correspondence and a few major texts, we will discover a joyful man who made people want to live, even in the most difficult situations. Through the crises of the Church and of Algeria, Blessed Pierre Claverie gave of himself without reserve, faithful to his calling, to his family, and to the Algerian people. Spending a few days in his presence will allow us to catch our breath and rekindle our hope.
The retreat is preached by Brother Bernard Senelle, a Dominican. Ordained by Bishop Claverie, Brother Bernard crossed paths with him in his ministry and remains marked by his joy of living and believing.
Programme
The retreat begins on Monday, November 16, 2026, with dinner at 7:00 PM, followed by a group and participant introduction at 8:15 PM. It concludes on Sunday, November 22, after lunch (2:00 PM).
Meals will be taken in silence, accompanied by music to facilitate interior recollection.
Each day
Some times may be subject to change.
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Time for communal prayer
First talk by the speaker
Personal time
Eucharist (11:30 AM)
Afternoon (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Personal time
Second talk by the speaker
Personal time
Time for communal prayer
Personal spiritual guidance may be requested: a schedule of individual meetings will be made available to all participants.
Practical information
Who is it for?
Open to all, lay people and religious alike: working adults, retirees.
Anyone who wishes to take a pause from daily life.
No prior knowledge is required.
Practical details
Please bring your Bible and something to write with.
Full board, comfortable accommodation in a private room with bathroom, beds made, and towels provided.
Dietary requirements are accommodated on medical prescription or for cultural reasons, provided they are indicated at the time of booking.
Meal times
Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 12:15 PM
Afternoon snack: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Pricing
Full-board retreat from Monday 11/16 (7:00 PM) to Sunday 11/22 (2:00 PM): 465 €
The price does not include the tourist tax (€0.83 per day).
Getting there
You can take a taxi or a bus (BreizhGo, line 214) from Saint-Malo train station to the abbey.
The abbey has a parking lot with approximately 80 spaces reserved for its guests.
Allow 30 minutes from Saint-Malo or Dinan, 1 hour from Rennes or Saint-Brieuc, and 2 hours from Nantes (approximate travel times).
The abbey has direct access to coastal cycling routes and is equipped to welcome cyclists.