Where will we stay? What should we bring with us?

Under 30’s

Living conditions are simple. Please try to bring a tent if you’re coming over Easter, (between April 1 and 15) Ascension (May 13-20), Pentecost (May 27-June 3), during summer or at All Saints (October 28 – November 8).

Bring a sleeping bag, towel, camping mat and blankets.

If you cannot bring a tent, you will stay in our tents or in dormitories (men and women separate). You will be given your accommodation when you arrive. In winter, heated dormitory accommodation is available for all.

Over 30’s

If you would like to take part in the adults’ meetings, please read the information on the page Further information: adults aged 30 and over carefully.

If possible, please bring camping equipment (tent, caravan or camping car). Otherwise, accommodation will be allocated when you arrive. It is not possible to reserve special accommodation in advance, especially in busy weeks. Those aged over 30 stay in shared accommodation, in Taizé or nearby. Those aged 30 to 55/65 stay in dormitories with several beds; those over 65, when possible, in 3-bedded rooms; and couples, when possible, in twin-bedded rooms in Taizé or in villages nearby. (Young couples may also be accommodated in tents.)

We have limited accommodation for those requiring special facilities: the elderly, those with a disability or using a wheelchair. For them, it is essential to send in an online registration request well before fixing dates and making travel arrangements. Please avoid Holy Week and Easter Week (between April 1 and 16), Ascension week (May 13-20 ). Pentecost (May 27-June 3), and the period between mid July and the end of August.

Don’t forget to bring sheets or a sleeping bag, and a towel.

Families with children

If you would like to take part in the family meetings, see the page Further information: families.

All families have their meals, Bible reflection and activities at Ameugny.

Families who come when there are no family meetings take part in the adults meetings in Taizé.

Accommodation is allocated on arrival in Taizé. All those who can should bring camping equipment, even at Easter. Otherwise, families may be given a room, a small dormitory or a family tent, in Ameugny, at Taizé, or nearby. Families with very young children are given priority for accommodation in rooms. Living conditions are very simple.

N.B. Please bring sheets or sleeping bags, towels, and cots for very young children.