► Hautmont spiritual center
Near Lille, in an eight-hectare park, the spiritual center of Haumont, in Mouvaux (Nord) offers a haven of peace isolated from the noise of the city. A cave, ponds, a meadow and several walks and walks accessible to all surround the house. This private green setting is an ideal setting to withdraw into the calm and reflection specific to spiritual retreats.
The pedagogy of the Jesuits who welcome the retreatants takes into account in a balanced way reason and affectivity, concern for oneself and concern for others, reflection and action, interiority and commitment. Different types of retreats are offered: retreats for engaged couples, prayer breaks, preached retreats, retreats with individual journey, or group retreats with personal accompaniment.
Website : www.hautmont.org
► Baye Charity Home
In a castle restored in 1960, in the heart of the vineyards and woods of Champagne (Marne), this Foyer de Charité opens its doors and those of its chapel with listed stained glass windows. Six-day retreats, weekend retreats or spiritual breaks are available for those who want to help their soul and body take some time off. This Foyer, which is on one of the Compostela routes, welcomes backgammon pilgrims and all souls of good will, baptized or not, Catholic or not, wishing to experience the adventure of spiritual retreat. The community of committed lay people and priests varies its proposals: for singles, for families, for engaged couples, for couples… The Foyer also welcomes groups outside retreats (family reunions or associations) in an annex.
Information : www.baye.foyer.fr
► Our Lady of Marienthal
The Benedictine nuns welcome you all year round for a time of rest and rejuvenation, in a large typical Alsatian house in the Bas-Rhin. This place steeped in history, with exposed beams and oak parquet floors, opens onto a large landscaped garden. In this warm family setting, visitors can choose the type of retreat that suits them, with family or for young people, the format of which varies: lectio divinameditations, rosary, times of prayer in silence… Several times a day, the basilica opens its doors to retreatants who will be able to taste the joy of the prayer of the hours sung by the Benedictine sisters and the priests present.
Website : www.basiliquemarienthal.fr
► Abbey of Our Lady of Acey
In the only Cistercian monastery still occupied by a monastic community in Franche-Comté, 18 brothers welcome all those who need a spiritual break. This imposing building with Cistercian architecture dating from the 12th century allows you to withdraw from the world in order to be closer to it in heart, by studying Sacred Scripture, by liturgical and personal prayer, by work and by life. community. Near the abbey flows the river Ognon, in a setting conducive to prayer in silence, to walks and to rest. Meeting a monk is always possible for a discussion or a confession.
Information : www.acey.eglisejura.com
► Taizé Community
In Saône-et-Loire, in the town of Taizé, for more than seventy years, thousands of young people have been meeting and leaving transformed by their encounter with other retreatants and with Christ. They are Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox or in search, and come to pray together on this hill in Burgundy. The young people, between 15 and 29 years old, feel at home, and they share everything for nearly a week, the ideal length of time to embark on the adventure of meeting: the space, the dishes, the services, the exchanges, prayer, joy…
Some weeks, adults and families are also welcomed. An isolated house accommodates young people who wish to spend the week in silence. The living conditions are very simple, to refocus on the essentials. The unfolding of the days is punctuated by the teachings and the times of discussion introduced by brothers of the community, the times of sharing around the Bible and the prayer of the community, simple but beautiful.
Website : www.taize.fr
Lille, Taizé… 5 places of spiritual retreats to do in the North-East