Treat yourself to a spiritual retreat

In Lourdes, a spiritual retreat offers the opportunity to devote time to a personal journey, in a setting conducive to peace and reflection. Depending on the retreat centres and communities, it may be structured around periods of silence, discussions, reading, celebrations or one-to-one support. Some retreats follow a specific theme, whilst others leave more room for each person’s own spiritual journey.

The duration also varies depending on the programme: a day, a weekend or several days. Some retreats are open to everyone, whilst others are aimed at a specific audience or are part of a particular spiritual tradition. Each retreat centre offers its own way of supporting retreatants, in keeping with its history, its community and the approach it wishes to convey.

In Lourdes, several religious communities and retreat centres offer spiritual retreats throughout the year. Each has its own identity, pace and approach to support. Some welcome individual retreatants, whilst others also accommodate groups or organise sessions centred on a particular theme.

Before booking your stay, it is advisable to contact the establishment directly to find out about available dates, accommodation conditions and the programme for the retreat. Depending on the establishment, accommodation, meals and guidance may be included in the stay. The staff at the Tourist Office are also on hand to help you find the various retreat centres in Lourdes.