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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!

273 retreats upcoming

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

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

Aventuriers du Bonheur

A week at Cîteaux Abbey for 18-35 year olds: offices with the monks, lectio divina, manual work and sharing.

Young people (18-35)
Cîteaux Abbey · Côte-d'Or
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

Monastic retreat

Time to discern under God's gaze

Young people (18-35)
Notre-Dame de Wisques Abbey · Pas-de-Calais
October 29 – November 1, 2026 · 4 days

Young professional, where am I with my work?

For young professionals, believers or not, with less than 5 years of professional experience and plenty of questions on their minds.

Young people (18-35)
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
October 30 – November 1, 2026 · 3 days

All Saints' Day Retreat

Celebrating All Saints' Day at Notre-Dame de Sainte Garde

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde · Vaucluse
October 30 – November 1, 2026 · 3 days

Festival RESSOURCES

Growing in faith together to be living Christians in the world!

Young people (18-35)Adults
L'Esvière Spiritual Centre · Maine-et-Loire
October 30 – November 1, 2026 · 3 days

Let's truly celebrate All Saints' Day!

Celebrate All Saints' Day differently, with the Foyer Marie Jean

Young people (12-18)Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer Marie Jean – Maison de la Source d'Eau Vive · Ardèche
October 30 – November 1, 2026 · 3 days

Interiority and fraternity

Living a meaningful time to prepare for All Saints' Day

Young people (18-35)
Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem - Strasbourg · Bas-Rhin
October 31 – November 1, 2026 · 2 days

CITHARA SESSIONS WITH CATHERINE WEIDEMANN

Developing greater bodily awareness

Young people (18-35)Adults
Sainte-Claire Monastery of Cormontreuil · Marne
October 31 – November 5, 2026 · 6 days

What am I doing in this mess?

For anyone, believer or not, who wants to catch their breath, understand what is happening within and around them, and find ways to get out of a difficult situation. In short, to redefine a direction.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
2 – November 6, 2026 · 5 days

The mission: an overflowing heart

To (re)discover the joys of mission and learn how to witness to your faith

AdultsYoung people (18-35)
La Roche du Theil Spiritual Center · Ille-et-Vilaine
2 – November 6, 2026 · 5 days

Liturgical formation weekend

A liturgical formation weekend organized by the pastoral team of the sanctuary and the diocese of Gap-Embrun.

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame du Laus Sanctuary · Hautes-Alpes
6 – November 7, 2026 · 2 days

Couples Weekend

Two days of retreat to strengthen your relationship

Couples
Foyer de Charité de la Flatière · Haute-Savoie
6 – November 8, 2026 · 3 days

Father & Son Weekend

Session reserved for boys aged 8 and up in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. One father and one son.

Children (6-12)FamiliesAdults
Lagrasse Abbey · Aude
6 – November 8, 2026 · 3 days

Weekend Amor Dei on "Prayer"

This weekend will take place at the Foyer de Charité de Tressaint

Young people (18-35)
Malestroit Monastery · Morbihan
7 – November 8, 2026 · 2 days

Burnout, how to bounce back?

For anyone, believer or not, who is experiencing professional burnout and wants to find a way through it.

Adults
Penboc'h Spiritual Center · Morbihan
9 – November 13, 2026 · 5 days

Cinema: "Pursue peace, seek it!" (Ps 33:15)

Deepening one's spiritual life through cinema

Young people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Roquefort-Côte d'Azur · Alpes-Maritimes
9 – November 15, 2026 · 7 days

Retreat "Vulnerability, a path to humanity and an encounter with God".

How does Christ meet us in our weaknesses? A retreat focused on the foundations of faith, offering a comprehensive vision of the Christian faith. Recommended for those experiencing their first retreat.

CouplesYoung people (18-35)Adults
Foyer de Charité Notre-Dame de Lacépède · Lot-et-Garonne
9 – November 15, 2026 · 7 days

Spiritual retreat for men

The brothers' community welcomes men wishing to spend 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)
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey · Manche
10 – November 15, 2026 · 6 days

4-Day Retreat

4 days to renew your covenant with Christ

AdultsYoung people (18-35)
Sablonceaux Abbey · Charente-Maritime
11 – November 15, 2026 · 5 days

La Providence

Learning to place one's life in the hands of Providence

Young people (12-18)Young people (18-35)Adults
Banneux Priory - Brothers of Saint John · Belgium
13 – November 15, 2026 · 3 days

Weekend "Cénacle for couples"

A weekend for all couples, to place themselves under God's gaze

Couples
Sainte-Berthe Abbey of Blangy-sur-Ternoise · Pas-de-Calais
13 – November 15, 2026 · 3 days

Spiritual combat and disconnection

Disconnecting a little to become more free

Young people (18-35)Adults
Notre-Dame de Sainte-Garde · Vaucluse
13 – November 15, 2026 · 3 days

Weekend "Flos Carmeli"

Discover the life of the Carmelite sisters in Normandy!

Young people (18-35)
Carmel of Le Havre · Seine-Maritime
14 – November 15, 2026 · 2 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?

Monastic hospitality is freely given. In most places, accommodation is offered in return for a free contribution towards costs, and each community gives an indication to help you decide. Each guest contributes according to their means, and money should stop no one from coming. A stay also means helping a little with household tasks: making your bed, lending a hand with the washing up. Everything is explained in our article How much does a spiritual retreat cost?

Can you go on a retreat for a weekend?

Yes. Most places welcome guests for one or two nights, and many also receive them for several days. The possible lengths of stay are shown on each place's page. To choose, browse the map of places.

Can you go on a retreat as a couple?

Yes. Most places welcome couples. The type of welcome offered by each place is shown on its page, along with the themed retreats it offers.

Can a woman go on a retreat on her own?

Yes. Most places welcome women on their own. A few communities receive only men, or only women: this is shown on each place's page.

Can you go on a retreat to study for exams?

Yes. Many places welcome students who want to study in peace. The silence and the regular rhythm of the day help you concentrate. See also: why go to an abbey to study.

Can you go on a silent retreat?

Yes. Most places offer a setting of silence: a quiet guesthouse, times of prayer, meals sometimes taken in silence. A few places offer strict silence. See also: going on a silent retreat in a monastery.

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  1. Choose a stay

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  2. Make your reservation

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  3. Response within 48 hours

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  4. Enjoy your stay!

    Silence, calm, beauty, nature.