Walking retreat
"Strive to walk with your God"
Walking retreat
Reserve my spot
A silent retreat lived at the pace of walking
A retreat that invites you to change your pace, leave behind the comfort of daily life, and let yourself be immersed in the beauty, silence, and calm of nature along the rolling paths of the Boulonnais…
A time to listen to the Word of God, to meditate, to take stock, to enter into interior silence.
A few testimonials:
"I loved the warmth and joy of this retreat."
"A fairly physical retreat, but one that lit me up from the inside. Walking, contemplating creation, seeing the Gospel in nature! I recommend this retreat to those seeking calm, serenity, and peace."
"A magnificent experience, step by step… these were steps I was taking toward my own inner self, in search of silence, a living silence that allowed me to touch my Christ-like pearl."
"I was like the packed, hardened earth of the paths. The earth was turned over, along with all the questions I hadn't dared ask myself. I'm leaving with many new avenues to reflect on going forward."
Led by the community of the Foyer de charité and Father Dominique Lamarre, from the diocese of Amiens, who has always loved combining walking and prayer.
The retreat begins on Monday evening with Mass at 6:30 PM.
You are expected from 5:00 PM onward to get settled, or we can pick you up from the 2:50 PM train at Boulogne-sur-Mer station.
It ends on Sunday morning, around 10:00 AM, after Sunday Mass and breakfast.
- 4 to 5 hours of walking per day (15 to 20 km) with return to the Foyer de charité each evening
- 2 teachings during breaks
- On Thursday, your choice of a rest day or a walk at your own pace
- Daily spiritual guidance for those who wish it
Everything you need for a meaningful retreat!
Please bring sturdy hiking shoes, blister plasters (Elastoplast, Compeed...), a rain jacket, sunscreen, a Bible, a notebook, a small backpack, and a water bottle.
Contribution to expenses
You will be invited to contribute to the cost of your stay, freely and according to your conscience.
If you are going through a temporarily difficult situation, payment can also be deferred.