Monastic life discovery session

What is a monk's life like?

Where?
Fleury Abbey
When?
24/08/2026 - 28/08/2026
Who is this for?
Jeunes
Atmosphere
Ville
Reserve my spot

Monastic life discovery session

Reserve my spot

Come and spend 5 days living at the rhythm of a Benedictine community!

Deepen your relationship with Christ through the great pillars of monastic life:

    • prayer,
    • fraternal life,
    • manual work.

    This session is open to young men between 18 and 35 years old who wish to discover monastic life from the inside.

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    • Participation in the divine office

    • Participation in the community's manual work (primarily in the garden and orchard)

    • Teaching sessions on the fundamentals of monastic life (lectio divina, introduction to the Rule of St. Benedict, psalms, silent prayer, introduction to Gregorian chant)

    • Walking in the countryside.

    • Personal time is built into the session's schedule.

    • It is also possible to meet with a Brother for a spiritual conversation.

    Important information:

      • You will be accommodated in the guest house in single rooms.
      • Meals are taken with the community.
      • Please bring clothing and footwear suitable for garden work and walking.
      • You would do us a great favor by bringing your own bed sheets and towel.

      Financial contribution:

      €130 for the 5 days (meals included)

      Ritrit, the nonprofit serving religious communities and retreatants