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[We’re booked up until the end of April—thanks for understanding!]
We are a Christian community (Roman Catholic) with an ecumenical vocation, which grew out of a prayer group in Lyon, France. Our community is made up of couples, families, and celibates—men and women—who have chosen to live together in faith to follow Christ and serve both the Church and the world. Unity is at the heart of everything we do.
We warmly welcome everyone! You don’t need to share our religious beliefs to join us, but we do ask that you respect our faith, just as we respect others'. Our way of life is simple, and we encourage open dialogue and the sharing of ideas and experiences.
We typically host between 4 and 6 Workaway volunteers at a time. We generally welcome Workaways between the ages of 18 and 40 to maintain a certain level of age consistency within the group. However, we have chosen to welcome volunteers over 40 in February and November.
Our abbey is a vibrant place where people from different cultures and backgrounds come together. Currently, about 50 of us live here, representing 15 different countries. This diversity enriches our community life and provides a unique opportunity to learn from each other. Good communication, in either French or English, is essential to ensure everything runs smoothly and that each volunteer feels fully integrated and comfortable.
In addition to community life, we have a bio farm with livestock, an orchard, a cheese factory, a confectionary, and various other activities. Volunteers can experience life on the farm, learn new skills, and take part in the rhythm of our daily life, which balances prayer, work, and shared moments of fraternity.
We believe in the beauty of connecting with others and discovering the richness of community living. If you’re curious, open-minded, and eager to engage with people from different cultures, we’d love to host you!
[On est complet jusqu'à fin-Avril, merci pour votre compréhension !]
Nous sommes une communauté chrétienne (catholique romaine) avec une vocation œcuménique, née d’un groupe de prière à Lyon, en France. Notre communauté est composée de couples, de familles et de personnes célibataires – hommes et femmes – qui ont choisi de vivre ensemble dans la foi pour suivre le Christ et servir à la fois l’Église et le monde. L’unité est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons.
Nous accueillons chaleureusement tout le monde ! Vous n’avez pas besoin de partager nos croyances religieuses pour nous rejoindre, mais nous vous demandons de respecter notre foi, tout comme nous respectons celles des autres. Nous menons une vie simple, et nous encourageons le dialogue ouvert ainsi que le partage d’idées et d’expériences.
Nous accueillons généralement entre 4 et 6 volontaires Workaway à la fois. Nous accueillons généralement des Workaways âgés de 18 à 40 ans afin de maintenir une certaine homogénéité au sein du groupe. Toutefois, nous avons décidé d’ouvrir nos portes aux bénévoles de plus de 40 ans en février et novembre.
Notre abbaye est un lieu vivant où des personnes de cultures et d’horizons différents se rencontrent. Actuellement, environ 50 d’entre nous vivent ici, représentant 15 nationalités différentes. Cette diversité enrichit la vie communautaire et offre une belle opportunité d’apprendre les uns des autres. Une bonne communication, en français ou en anglais, est essentielle pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de notre organisation et permettre à chaque volontaire de s’intégrer pleinement et de se sentir à l’aise.
En plus de la vie communautaire, nous avons une ferme biologique avec du bétail, un verger, une fromagerie, une confiserie, ainsi que diverses autres activités. Les volontaires peuvent découvrir la vie à la ferme, apprendre de nouvelles compétences et participer au rythme de notre vie quotidienne, qui équilibre prière, travail et moments de fraternité partagés.
Nous croyons en la beauté des rencontres avec les autres et à la richesse de la vie en communauté. Si vous êtes curieux, ouvert d’esprit et désireux d’échanger avec des personnes de cultures variées, nous serons ravis de vous accueillir !Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Interessengebiete
NachhaltigkeitSelbstentwicklungPolitik & SozialesFarmarbeitKulturGärtnernMusikHeimwerken & DIYGeschichteBücherKochen & BackenSprachenTischlerarbeitenTiereCampingNaturUNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside others from a variety of countries and cultures, such as France, Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, Brazil, Martinique, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Côte d'Ivoire, Burundi, and many more. While our liturgy and daily life are primarily in French, this will be a great opportunity to practice or learn the language in a welcoming environment.
Beyond the tasks, you’ll be invited to share your experiences, traditions, and stories while discovering a simple and enriching lifestyle in the peaceful setting of the French countryside.
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Vous aurez l’opportunité de travailler aux côtés d’autres personnes venant de pays et de cultures diverses, comme la France, la Pologne, la Lituanie, la Hongrie, le Brésil, la Martinique, la République tchèque, la Lettonie, la Côte d’Ivoire, le Burundi, et bien d’autres. Bien que notre liturgie et notre vie quotidienne se déroulent principalement en français, cela sera une belle occasion de pratiquer ou d’apprendre la langue dans un environnement accueillant.
Au-delà des tâches, vous serez invité à partager vos expériences, vos traditions et vos histoires, tout en découvrant un mode de vie simple et enrichissant dans le cadre paisible de la campagne française.Arbeit
We offer many opportunities for you to get involved and learn while staying at the Abbey:
You can join us on the farm, in the orchard, or helping with tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or general maintenance. These activities are a great way to experience our daily rhythm and gain practical skills while immersing yourself in our community life.
Cultural exchange: You’ll have the chance to learn about our way of life, share meals, and participate in conversations with people from different cultures and backgrounds. We also enjoy hearing about your experiences, traditions, and stories—it’s a mutual exchange that enriches everyone!
Seasonal note: In September, we need extra hands to help with apple picking in our orchard. This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside us in nature and learn more about our sustainable practices.
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Nous offrons de nombreuses opportunités pour vous impliquer et apprendre tout en séjournant à l’Abbaye:
Vous pouvez nous rejoindre à la ferme, dans le verger ou en participant à des tâches comme la cuisine, le ménage ou l’entretien général. Ces activités sont une excellente manière de découvrir notre rythme de vie quotidien et d’acquérir des compétences pratiques tout en vous immergeant dans la vie de notre communauté.
Échange culturel : Vous aurez l’occasion d’en apprendre davantage sur notre mode de vie, de partager des repas et de participer à des discussions avec des personnes venant de cultures et d’horizons différents. Nous aimons aussi découvrir vos expériences, vos traditions et vos histoires – un échange mutuel qui enrichit tout le monde !
Note saisonnière : En septembre, nous avons particulièrement besoin d’aide pour la récolte des pommes dans notre verger. C’est une belle opportunité de travailler à nos côtés en pleine nature et d’en apprendre davantage sur nos pratiques durables.Gesprochene Sprachen
Französisch: Fließend
Englisch: GrundkenntnisseUnterkunft
We offer individual single rooms. Sharing your room with another workaway volunteer might be asked of you if we lack space. The toilets and showers are located in the hallway nearby and are shared. We expect you to clean your room and to participate in the cleaning of the showers and toilets.
We offer you the main meals (breakfast, lunch and diner) and also snacks.
We have unlimited internet connection available.
We also have the possibility to accommodate couples in a small apartment (get in touch with us first).
Alcohol and smoking are not allowed in the rooms.
As we are a big Abbey with a lot of things to discover, we ask the workawayers to stay a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 6 weeks.
Nous proposons des chambres individuelles. Parfois, il peut vous être demandé de partager votre chambre avec un(e) autre bénévole workaway s'il manque d'espace. Les chambres sont petites, mais correctes. Les toilettes et les douches se trouvent dans le couloir et sont partagées. Nous vous demandons de bien nettoyer votre chambre et de participer au ménage des toilettes et des douches.
Nous vous offrons aussi les repas (petit-déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner) ainsi que le goûter.
Nous avons une connexion Internet illimitée disponible.
Nous avons aussi la possibilité d'accueillir des couples dans un petit appartement (contactez-nous d'abord).
L'alcool et la cigarette ne sont pas permises dans les chambres.
Puisque nous sommes une grande abbaye avec beaucoup de choses à découvrir, nous proposons un séjour d'un minimum de 2 semaine et maximum 6 semaines.Was noch ...
For those who want, we invite you to participate in our prayer times and masses (even if you are not a christian).
The nearest train station is 5 Km from the abbey and you can be in Lyon in 45 minutes. We can also lend bikes at the abbey to go for a ride.
Pour tous ceux qui le veulent, nous vous invitons à participer à nos temps de prière et aux messes (même si vous n'êtes pas chrétien).
La gare la plus proche est à 5 Km de l'abbaye et vous pouvez être à Lyon en 45 min. Vous pouvez aussi utiliser des vélos de l'abbaye pour une petite balade.Etwas mehr Information
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Mon expérience à l’abbadia était super
Dès le premier jour tout le monde était très attentif à moi.
Il n’y a aucun problème si tu ne suis pas la religion de l’abbaye ,Seulement que vous aurez à prier avant et après manger un peu tous les jours : ).
Le travail à l’abbaye est varié, certains jours vous aidez dans la cuisine, d’autres… read more
When it came to work, he was dedicated, hardworking, and always completed every task with care and enthusiasm. And the steaks? Absolutely… read more
The food and drinks were great, the room was perfect, and the work was well… read more
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Mon expérience à l’abbadia était super
Dès le premier jour tout le monde était très attentif à moi.
Il n’y a aucun problème si tu ne suis pas la religion de l’abbaye ,Seulement que vous aurez à prier avant et après manger un peu tous les jours : ).
Le travail à l’abbaye est varié, certains jours vous aidez dans la cuisine, d’autres… read more
When it came to work, he was dedicated, hardworking, and always completed every task with care and enthusiasm. And the steaks? Absolutely… read more
The food and drinks were great, the room was perfect, and the work was well… read more
The community is wonderful, extremly kind, helpful and always there to engage in conversations. I met the most amazing people there and even made some friends that will last a lifetime.
About the work, it can vary alot… read more
He integrated seamlessly into our community… read more
He demonstrated excellent communication skills, was very responsive, and always in good spirits. He showed a genuine interest in our community… read more
I've done some jobs for the fist time and I'm very thankful for all kindness I received.
Hope we meet again in the future.
Au revoir! 👋
I am not a Catholic or Christian, but I had chances to participate in the prayer group and mass. The brothers and sisters welcomed me with warmth right away,… read more
But the abbey offers much more than that. The… read more
As to accommodations and work, the room they gave me was plenty spacious. The daily work routine… read more
One of the most… read more
So I definitely would… read more
It is precious to get to know more about the spirituality when we work for the Abbey. We serve others and meanwhile we enjoy the service from… read more
I am not religious whatsoever, and my French is highly rudimentary.
Even though this is a Christian community, not at any time did I find this aspect overbearing. I was open about not being Christian, and everyone was highly respectful and friendly about. It was honestly a really… read more
We were excited to get to know the community. The prayers and songs we sang together created a very calm and peaceful… read more
The warmth of its community, the food, the peace and all the friends you make along the way made the whole experience something unforgettable and unique.
I've arrived to the abbey on 16th Jan and stayed until 7th March (7 weeks in total)
I had aprox 5 hours of work a… read more
The community of brothers and sisters were so welcoming and created such a safe space to help as well as relax. The roster of tasks given at the beginning of each week was varied which I enjoyed as it allowed me to experience the different… read more
Ce sont de bons travailleurs : ils sont ouverts à toutes les activités proposées et vont jusqu'au bout de leur travail. À plusieurs reprises, ils ont prêté main forte, surtout à côté des… read more
It was an excellent experience: organization, work and a great welcome from the beginning of contact via messages with the host Diógenes. The work is well divided and organized into teams and everything is aligned in daily meetings with those… read more
Their commitment to various tasks around the house made everything run smoothly, and it was a pleasure for the brothers and sisters to work alongside… read more
We worked in the kitchen, garden, grounds and on… read more
Diogenes was helpful and quick to respond to my questions. Everyone in the community make us feel welcome. I was touched by their love for God and each other.
The Abbey had a beautiful rhythm of prayer and work. The midday meal was a great time to talk and learn… read more
It was an unexpected, and then, a very good experience
There is something special and precious there.
P.S. A lot of different work to do, a very enjoyable room, and a very good kitchen! :))
thank you to all kind and nice people that i've meet there.
[EN ] We spent very… read more
The people, the food, the work, and the environment were magnificent and I could find tons of new things and feelings of mine from them.
Working in Abbaye for 3 weeks was a great experience. Each day, I had a different work. For example, someday in the kitchen, I cut potatoes and prepared salad for… read more
Pudimos compartir con personas de diferentes países y aprender sobre sus culturas.
La comida es deliciosa y el hospedaje excelente, sin duda un lugar que recomendamos para hacer workaway, tendrás una experiencia inolvidable.
Gracias a todos en la Abadía por recibirnos con… read more
Your involvement in various activities, from working in la fromagerie to participating in the offices and… read more
It was very interesting and a pleasure for me… read more
We appreciate your positive remarks about our weekly… read more
The Workaway experience was a full and wholesome one. Good structure and routine with a weekly schedule. There are farm tasks, kitchen work, cleaning and keeping up the… read more
i was there with a few other Workawayers and we had a great time together
Our work was very scheduled, every Monday we got a Timetable for the coming week, and we always started and ended our work like scheduled
The people here were very nice to me even though some of them only spoke a bit of… read more
This is an abbey run by the community, a group founded by a Catholic but one that welcomes Christians of all denominations. This community aims to unite all Christians and to spread the good… read more
Regarding the large individual rooms, it is true… read more
People are very kind and… read more
Staying at the abbey was my first workaway experience ever and so, of course, I arrived at the train station in Villars les Dombes feeling pretty nervous - but felt immediately at ease with the two wonderful people picking me… read more
On m’a toujours gentiment expliqué les choses et je ne me sentais pas perdue. On apprend… read more
My only "regret" was not staying longer, because three weeks was just too short.
Everybody was really nice and I learned a lot about religion and Christianity. People were really happy to talk about it, but nobody ever forced the topic onto me, which made it a really easy and… read more
It was my first Workaway, and it was amazing by all means.
The Abbey is an authentic piece of art, settled in the middle of stunning, calm , and peaceful nature.
I was such an happy and a lucky person to meet, discuss, and learn about God and life in general from very kind , and… read more
Thank you again for your visit to the abbey!
Nous… read more
Want to thank Ryan, Clara, Romin, Blondine,… read more
Chères mères,
Chers pères,
Chères soeurs,
Chers frères,
Je veux exprimer par la présente mon grand remerciement pour l'accueil, pour toutes personnes qui m'a accompagnée et qui m'a transmit de l'attention de près ou de loin.
Merci au destin qui a fait de moi un enfant de dieu parmi vous.
Merci à dieu, merci à notre grâce, à nos… read more
Working altogether as a team for each chore was really good and the spiritual atmosphere is like… read more
A bientôt
If you plan to go there, you should know that jobs that you will be assigned are well organized, and all the people you will meet in the community - very open and friendly. My favorite assignment was the cheese factory :)) A very good hostel-like… read more
It was just great seeing more than 50 people living together in a spiritual community full of joy, open-mindedness and friendship. As I’m an atheist, but quite skeptical about my own ideas, I really enjoyed experiencing spiritual live and talking to so many people about atheism, spirituality, the… read more
We met a lot of wonderful people and learned a lot in work and faith. Everything was organized very well and we had the opportunity to do all kind of different work "Especially in the… read more
One day I will be back.
basically workawayers provide 18 hours work a week , i was most of time at little cheese factory to pack or in the huge kitchen to… read more
I really advice the Host to welcome him. Come back whenever you want Kevin.
I could say it has been my best one yet.
First of all the atmosphere is one of tranquillity which I appreciate as I live in a large city.
Secondly, the people are genuinely kind hearted. They live a simple life founded in Love.
Finally in terms of a workaway contract,
The food is… read more