This event is in the past.It took place on September 1, 2025 at Carmel Saint-Joseph.
Educational TalkEducational TalkFrance's oldest active Carmelite monastery welcomes visitors into a 17th-century sanctuary where soaring voices and ancient stone conspire to quiet the mind. The sisters still pray in silence here, and their homemade garden jams are available after morning Mass.
historic monastery
spiritual retreat
17th-century architecture
contemplative atmosphere
Tips
🕊️"situated between heaven and earth"
🍯ask about homemade garden jams after morning Mass
⛪don't miss the 17th-century church interior
Conférence sur l'histoire et le patrimoine du Carmel
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Educational TalkEducational TalkFrance's oldest active Carmelite monastery welcomes visitors into a 17th-century sanctuary where soaring voices and ancient stone conspire to quiet the mind. The sisters still pray in silence here, and their homemade garden jams are available after morning Mass.
historic monastery
spiritual retreat
17th-century architecture
contemplative atmosphere
Tips
🕊️"situated between heaven and earth"
🍯ask about homemade garden jams after morning Mass
⛪don't miss the 17th-century church interior
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