Spiritual Exercises of chosen duration
Experience a spiritual retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+4
Manrèse Jesuit Spiritual Center · Hauts-de-Seine
2 – July 11, 2026 · 10 days
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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!
159 retreats upcoming
Summer retreat at the heart of the Trinity
For young women aged 18 to 30.
WomenYoung peopleWomen's groups
Little Sisters of the Lamb - Saint Pierre · Aude
3 – July 10, 2026 · 8 days
ORA ET LABORA 1 - July 2026
A life of prayer and service!
WomenMenCouples+2
Hautecombe Abbey · Savoie
4 – July 9, 2026 · 6 days
Itinerant retreat - ages 18-30
For men ages 18 to 30!
MenYoung peopleMen's groups
Little Brothers of the Lamb - Saint Pierre · Aude
4 – July 12, 2026 · 9 days
Singing body, soul, and spirit
Drawing closer to God through song
MenMixed groupsReligious+6
Bassac Abbey · Charente
5 – July 9, 2026 · 5 days
Walking retreat
"Strive to walk with your God"
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+7
Foyer de charité de Courset · Pas-de-Calais
5 – July 11, 2026 · 7 days
Maurice Zundel Session "God, a love that sets us free"
Discover the spirituality of Maurice Zundel
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
5 – July 11, 2026 · 7 days
Men's retreat
A retreat with Saint Ignatius
CouplesMixed groupsYoung people+5
Maison Nazareth · Drôme
5 – July 10, 2026 · 6 days
Making a decision in faith
Discerning with the Holy Spirit
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+4
Manrèse Jesuit Spiritual Center · Hauts-de-Seine
5 – July 9, 2026 · 5 days
Following Christ retreat
Retreat for young men aged 18 to 35
CouplesWomenMen+6
Basilique de Vézelay - Fraternités Monastiques de Jérusalem · Yonne
5 – July 11, 2026 · 7 days
Praying in color
Revisiting my life through painting
CouplesWomenMen+6
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
5 – July 11, 2026 · 7 days
"If you knew the gift of God" (Jn 4:10)
Formation on the foundations of faith – Adults
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
6 – July 12, 2026 · 7 days
Walking and prayer
In the heart of Savoie, a retreat in nature and prayer with the Benedictine sisters
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Abbaye de la Rochette · Savoie
6 – July 10, 2026 · 5 days
Contempl'action week at Carmel du Havre
5 days to go deeper with God, through service and prayer
CouplesFamiliesWomen+4
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
6 – July 10, 2026 · 5 days
Forgiveness workshop at Mont Saint-Michel (session reserved for women)
Four days to learn how to forgive
CouplesYoung peopleMixed groups+3
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey · Manche
7 – July 10, 2026 · 4 days
From communication to communion in the couple
You want to take time together as a couple to rediscover or deepen the joy of your relationship, the importance of dialogue, and mutual kindness. This session is open to all couples, regardless of how long they have been together.
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Foyer de Charité de Baye · Marne
7 – July 11, 2026 · 5 days
Retreat for couples: Shabbat
A retreat for couples
CouplesMixed groupsYoung people+7
Puits de Jacob Welcome Center · Bas-Rhin
7 – July 11, 2026 · 5 days
Spiritual Exercises of chosen duration
Experience a spiritual retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+4
Manrèse Jesuit Spiritual Center · Hauts-de-Seine
9 – July 18, 2026 · 10 days
4D Weekend: Discover yourself, discern, decide, give yourself.
To reflect on your vocation in the world
CouplesFamiliesWomen+2
Chalet Notre-Dame des Refuges · Savoie
10 – July 14, 2026 · 5 days
Preached retreat on lectio divina: "Taste and see how good the Lord is"
(Re)discover lectio divina!
CouplesFamiliesWomen+2
Cenacle Spiritual Center (Versailles) · Yvelines
10 – July 17, 2026 · 8 days
Weekend "Listen and see!"
A weekend for young women at the rhythm of Carmelite life, to rediscover silence and peace!
Women
Carmel of Christ the King in Saint-Sever · Landes
10 – July 11, 2026 · 2 days
Family spiritual vacation
Time for God as a family
MenMixed groupsReligious+6
Bassac Abbey · Charente
10 – July 13, 2026 · 4 days
ORA ET LABORA 2 - July 2026
A life of prayer and service!
WomenMenCouples+2
Hautecombe Abbey · Savoie
11 – July 18, 2026 · 8 days
"Loving your voice"
Enjoy a vocal technique workshop at Blauvac Abbey!
MenWomenCouples+7
Blauvac Abbey · Vaucluse
11 – July 16, 2026 · 6 days
Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius - July 2026
To listen to the voice of the Lord
WomenMenCouples+2
Hautecombe Abbey · Savoie
12 – July 18, 2026 · 7 days
Clay and Prayer Retreat Workshop
For any Christian faithful interested in experiencing a connection between clay modeling and their relationship with God the Creator.
Mixed groupsCouplesFamilies+2
La Paix Notre-Dame Priory in Flée · Sarthe
12 – July 17, 2026 · 6 days
Oasis: (re)finding peace, savoring the present moment
Oasis: (Re)find peace, live in the present moment, and free yourself from conditioning through varied exercises, teachings, and workshops
CouplesWomenMen+6
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
12 – July 18, 2026 · 7 days
"Your Father," "my Father," "our Father"
A retreat to listen to Jesus speak to us about the Father
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+6
Foyer Marie Jean – Maison de la Source d'Eau Vive · Ardèche
12 – July 18, 2026 · 7 days
Walking in trust
Formation on the foundations of faith – Adults
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
13 – July 19, 2026 · 7 days
Teen camp ages 14–17 – "Seek peace and pursue it" (Ps 34:14)
Formation on the foundations of faith – Youth
CouplesFamiliesMixed groups+3
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
13 – July 19, 2026 · 7 days
Family retreat: "The Lord will renew you with his love"
For families, adults with children and teenagers.
CouplesFamiliesWomen+7
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
13 – July 18, 2026 · 6 days
Creating from silence (pottery) - Art and the search for God
Exploring the link between art and faith
CouplesWomenMixed groups+6
Sainte Lioba Abbey · Bouches-du-Rhône
14 – July 17, 2026 · 4 days
Creating from silence (pottery) - Art and the search for God
Exploring the link between art and faith
CouplesWomenMixed groups+6
Sainte Lioba Abbey · Bouches-du-Rhône
14 – July 17, 2026 · 4 days
Carmelite week through the liturgy
Come spend a week with the Carmelite sisters
WomenMenYoung people+3
Carmel Notre-Dame de Surieu · Isère
15 – July 21, 2026 · 7 days
Weekend "Flos Carmeli"
A retreat weekend to immerse yourself in silence and prayer... with a community of Carmelite nuns!
CouplesFamiliesWomen+4
Carmel du Havre · Seine-Maritime
15 – July 16, 2026 · 2 days
Spiritual Exercises of chosen duration
Experience a spiritual retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
CouplesYoung peopleWomen+4
Manrèse Jesuit Spiritual Center · Hauts-de-Seine
16 – July 25, 2026 · 10 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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