Walking retreat

A retreat that allows you to change pace, leave behind the comfort of daily life, and let yourself be immersed in the beauty, silence, and calm of nature along the rolling paths of the Boulonnais…

To listen to the Word of God, meditate, take stock, and enter into inner silence.

A few testimonials:

"I loved the warm and joyful dimension of this retreat"

"A fairly physical retreat that illuminated me from within. Walking, contemplating creation, seeing the Gospel in nature! I recommend this retreat to those seeking calm, serenity, and peace."

"A magnificent experience with every step… they were steps I was taking toward my own inner self in search of silence, an inhabited silence that allowed me to touch my Christic pearl"

"I was like the packed and hardened earth of the paths. The earth was turned over, along with all the questions I didn't dare ask myself. I'm leaving with many avenues for reflection going forward."

Led by the community of the Foyer de charité and Father Dominique Lamarre, from the diocese of Amiens, who has always loved combining walking and prayer.

The retreat begins on Monday evening with Mass at 6:30 PM.

You are expected from 5:00 PM to get settled, or we can pick you up from the 2:50 PM train at Boulogne-sur-Mer station.

It ends on Sunday morning, around 10:00 AM, after Sunday Mass and breakfast.

• 4 to 5 hours of walking per day (15 to 20 km) with return to the Foyer de charité in the evening
• 2 teachings during breaks
• On Thursday, the choice of a rest day or walking freely
• Daily spiritual guidance for those who wish it

Everything you need for a wonderful retreat!

Bring good hiking boots, blister plasters (Elastoplast, Compeed...), a rain jacket, sunscreen, a Bible, a notebook, a small backpack, and a water bottle.

Contribution to expenses

You will be invited to contribute to the cost of your stay, freely and according to your conscience.

If you are going through a temporarily difficult situation, payments can also be deferred.