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Consecrated laity 7 days

With St. Hildegard: rediscovering inner unity in communion with God, others, and the cosmos

To discover fasting according to Saint Hildegard

November 30 – December 6, 2026 Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède Lot-et-Garonne 40 places
With St. Hildegard: rediscovering inner unity in communion with God, others, and the cosmos

A few days at the Lacépède foyer de charité

The retreat begins on Monday, November 30 at 7:00 PM. Please plan to arrive around 4:30 PM. The retreat ends on Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 AM, after the sending Mass.

A bodily practice is offered alongside the retreat. This practice aims to qualify earthly nourishment and to limit a good portion of what might be called superfluous foods, keeping to what is necessary in the manner of the "fast according to Saint Hildegard".

Further information available upon request and at registration.

A 6-day preached retreat led by Father Dominique Bostyn.

Programme

  • The retreat will be structured around teachings rooted in the Gospel and simple liturgies.
  • It is recommended to bring your own Bible.
  • We also remind participants that silence is essential to allow us to hear God's calls and to respect each person's journey.
  • During free time, a good walk is highly recommended.

Practical information

Important information

  • Please bring your own bed sheets (or rent a set for €5), towels, a table napkin and its holder if possible, your medications, outdoor shoes for enjoying the countryside, your Bible (lending possible on site), and something to write with.
  • Accommodation in single rooms; a few double rooms available. Pillowcases and blankets provided on site.
  • The foyer de charité is located halfway between Toulouse and Bordeaux. We can pick you up at Agen train station if you are traveling by train.
  • By registering, you commit to respecting each person's privacy and to participating in the retreat in its entirety.

Suggested offering

The cost is left to your discretion, in good conscience, according to your means.

For reference, a full day with full board costs us €55.

Getting there

Train

3 hours 15 minutes from Paris by TGV, 1 hour from Toulouse, and 1 hour from Bordeaux. Free shuttle from the Foyer de charité to Agen train station during event retreats.

Car

Via the D125 between Agen (6 km away) and Colayrac Saint Cirq (5 km away)

Bike

Along the approximately 500 km of banks of the nearby Garonne river.