Set sail on hope!

In the company of Bishop Dubost (emeritus bishop of Evry Corbeil-Essonnes), each day will be a step toward a hope rooted in God's presence, nourished by the Word and by listening.

• Personalized spiritual guidance available throughout the retreat
• Daily teachings and meditations
• Liturgies and communal celebrations in the beautiful chapel on site
• Fraternal moments in simplicity and sharing
• A peaceful setting surrounded by greenery, conducive to meditation

From 08/02/2026 at 6:00 PM to 08/07/2026 at 4:00 PM

A time to set down and take root

La Roche du Theil, with its grounds, its spaces for silence and prayer, offers an ideal setting for a time of stepping back and recentering.

In a spirit of kindness and simplicity, each person is invited to set down the weight of daily life and rediscover a lightness of heart.

Over five days, Bishop Michel Dubost will accompany us on a deep spiritual journey: that of trust rediscovered. His words, marked by wisdom and gentleness, open a path toward a persevering and joyful faith, one that does not avoid difficulties but walks through them with God.

Each day, teachings will introduce a theme of hope:

• learning to believe in spite of everything
• rediscovering trust after fear
• carrying light into our fragility
• recognizing signs of hope around us
• uniting with Christ who makes all things new

These times will be extended by silent meditation, personal prayer, the Eucharist, and fraternal sharing.

Particular attention will be given to the Word of God.

Hope, a way of life

This retreat also aims to be a concrete apprenticeship in hope: not a passing feeling, but an attitude for living, a way of inhabiting the world with trust, even amid its contradictions.

Through prayer, contemplation, and listening to oneself, each person can rediscover an inner peace and become in turn a witness to hope.

• 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

• 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 grounds, the library, and the lounge are available to all retreatants.

Getting here

• By car from Redon: head toward La Gacilly, then La Roche du Theil (La Roche du Theil - Google Maps)
• By train: TGV station in Redon — the station is 6 minutes from the center. Taxis are available.
• Upon arrival, please check in at the reception desk to collect your key.

Financial contribution

• Contribution to expenses: 5 days / €425 (tourist tax not included)
• The retreat price includes accommodation, meals, the meeting room, and the speaker.
• To confirm your registration, a deposit of 30% of the total retreat cost will be required. In the event of cancellation by the participant, any amount paid to the Center remains with the Center, except in the case of cancellation by the Center.

The cost should not be a barrier. If you are facing financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us.