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Upcoming themed spiritual retreats

Discover the spiritual stays, retreats, and special events organized by communities throughout the year.
There is something for everyone: silent retreats, renewal weekends, themed sessions, times of prayer or formation, open to all – believers and non-believers alike.

Browse the dates here, filter by type of stay or intended audience, and access practical information for each offering!

298 retreats upcoming

Feeling God retreat: savor God with all 5 senses

For those who want to live their faith with their whole body. For a first encounter with faith, a need to find stillness after trauma, or a boost when routine has set in.

CouplesYoung people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
12 – October 18, 2026 · 7 days

Green Week

Young people (18-35)Adults
Abbaye Sainte-Marie du Rivet · Gironde
12 – October 18, 2026 · 7 days

Couples' Cenacle

Couples' retreat

Couples
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
16 – October 18, 2026 · 3 days

The rosary: my favorite prayer (Saint JP II)

During the month of the Rosary, rediscover this Marian prayer and deepen the way of living it.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Chêne · Sarthe
16 – October 18, 2026 · 3 days

Maranatha Weekend

48 hours to receive and savor God's love for your couple. Whether you are married or on the way, come spend time apart under the gaze of Jesus and let him renew your covenant.

Couples
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
16 – October 18, 2026 · 3 days

Weekend around Mary Magdalene

A weekend to better discover the figure of Mary Magdalene and her message for today.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Sanctuary of La Sainte-Baume · Var
16 – October 18, 2026 · 3 days

Vocation - a gift and a task

A recollection day open to all, with Bishop Emmanuel Tois, Auxiliary Bishop of Paris.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Magdala - Fraternités Monastiques de Jérusalem · Loir-et-Cher
16 – October 18, 2026 · 3 days

Session "Growing in self-esteem"

For all those who wish to cultivate self-love and self-confidence in daily life.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
16 – October 18, 2026 · 3 days

Guided in faith

Understanding what the Church teaches us about the Catholic faith

Young people (18-35)Adults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
October 17, 2026 · 1 day

Discovering Benedictine spirituality

For young women aged 18 to 35, whether students, young professionals, or senior guides, who wish to deepen their faith and discover Benedictine monastic life.

Young people (18-35)
Argentan Abbey of Our Lady · Orne
17 – October 18, 2026 · 2 days

Discovery of the Vittoz method

For anyone who would like to discover the Vittoz method, ages 18 and up.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
17 – October 20, 2026 · 4 days

Holy Spirit retreat, my friend.

Letting the grace of your baptism unfold

FamiliesCouplesYoung people (18-35)+1
Chalet Notre-Dame des Refuges · Savoie
17 – October 22, 2026 · 6 days

Study session

During the All Saints' Day vacation, come work for a few days at Notre-Dame de Fidélité!

Young people (18-35)
Notre-Dame-de-Fidélité Convent, Douvres · Calvados
October 17 – November 1, 2026 · 16 days

All Saints' Day family session

A retreat to reconnect as a family

FamiliesChildren (6-12)Young people (12-18)+2
Couvent de Corbara · Haute-Corse
18 – October 24, 2026 · 7 days

Sunday disconnection

For students and young professionals (18-35)

Young people (18-35)
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
October 18, 2026 · 1 day

Discovering the Vittoz method

For all those who would like to discover the Vittoz method

Young people (18-35)Adults
Saint Francis House in Dinard · Ille-et-Vilaine
19 – October 21, 2026 · 3 days

Literature and spirituality

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
19 – October 25, 2026 · 7 days

Reviewing your professional life

For people, believers or not, who have accumulated several years of professional life and wish to take stock of where they stand, learn to make better use of their experiences, and step back from the daily routine.

Adults
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
19 – October 23, 2026 · 5 days

Bible in hand

Discovering the Bible

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
October 20, 2026 · 1 day

Catechism evening for all

You're never too old for catechism!

Young people (18-35)ReligiousAdults
Saint-Benoît Priory - Montmartre Hill (Paris) · Paris
October 20, 2026 · 1 day

Monastic retreat for men (Tuesday to Sunday)

The community welcomes only adult men wishing to experience a time of spiritual renewal. Good physical health is required (300 steps to climb several times a day to reach the abbey church).

Young people (18-35)Adults
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey · Manche
20 – October 25, 2026 · 6 days

Liturgy, spiritual life, and mission

Deepening one's understanding of Christian liturgy

Young people (18-35)Adults
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
23 – October 25, 2026 · 3 days

"Give thanks in all circumstances!" (1 Thess 5:18)

2 days of spiritual retreat with the brothers and sisters of Foyer Marie Jean

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Domaine Saint Antoine · Seine-Maritime
24 – October 25, 2026 · 2 days

God's today

Formation on the foundations of faith – Adults

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
October 26 – November 1, 2026 · 7 days

Spiritual retreat for men (ages 18-35)

You will be welcomed into the Brotherhood of Brothers to experience a spiritual retreat from Tuesday to Sunday.

Young people (18-35)
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey · Manche
October 28 – November 1, 2026 · 5 days

Grieving a loved one

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
October 29 – November 1, 2026 · 4 days

Learn more about spiritual retreats in abbeys

Do you need to be a believer to go on a retreat at an abbey?

You do not need to be a believer to go on a retreat at an abbey. Many abbeys welcome people from all walks of life, whether they are committed to a faith or simply seeking calm, meaning, or inner stillness.
The spiritual setting is offered as a space for experience and discovery, respecting each person's individual journey, with no requirement for religious affiliation.

Can you go on a retreat alone at a monastery or abbey?

It is entirely possible to go on a retreat alone at a monastery or abbey. This type of individual retreat offers a time of silence and personal withdrawal, without a specific group program.
Guests generally have access to simple accommodation and an environment conducive to introspection, while sharing certain communal moments that are part of monastic life.

What does a spiritual retreat at an abbey look like?

A spiritual retreat at an abbey unfolds according to the rhythm of the place and the community that inhabits it. Retreatants are invited to follow a structured framework, marked by regular times of silence, prayer, and community life.
The day is generally punctuated by the Divine Office, personal time, and moments of rest, offering a stable environment conducive to recollection and meditation.

How much does a spiritual retreat at an abbey cost?

Abbeys and monasteries do not operate like commercial establishments. The financial contribution requested most often covers the cost of accommodation and meals, according to each person's means. In many places, it is a free-will or suggested offering, so that everyone can go on a retreat regardless of their financial situation.

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