Renewal week for grandparents
A retreat for grandparents
A week to breathe, pray, nourish your spirit, and let yourself be carried
After a full summer with your children and grandchildren, you are invited to spend a week of rest, renewal, and fellowship at the heart of the Louis and Zélie Sanctuary in Alençon.
In a peaceful setting steeped in spirituality, this week is designed as a time of rest.
Give yourself a restorative break, following in the footsteps of Louis and Zélie Martin, at the heart of a sanctuary dedicated to family and transmission.
Programme
- Daily prayer times at the Sanctuary (optional)
- Spiritual and thematic talks tailored to the vocation of grandparents
- Cultural and spiritual visits in Alençon and the surrounding countryside
- Times of sharing, fellowship, and conversation
- Moments of relaxation and conviviality
Practical information
Participants will be accommodated at the Sanctuary's pilgrim guest house.
The suggested offering for the weekend includes accommodation, meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunch, as well as pastoral activities.
Getting there
The SNCF train station is less than a ten-minute walk from the sanctuary!
Allow less than three hours from Paris, and about one hour from Caen, Le Mans, and Laval.
Winding through the Norman Switzerland region, you can reach Alençon by bike!