Groups
The meetings at Taizé are centered around the community of brothers. All participants gather morning, noon, and evening for community prayer. All members of the group must be well prepared and ready to participate in all the activities offered, in order to fully enter into the rhythm of the meeting: community prayers, biblical reflections, discussion groups with other young people, simple life together, respect for silence during prayer and at night, in Taizé and the surrounding area.
It is important that everyone who comes to Taizé has decided this freely and that the stay is not simply an obligatory part of a longer trip.
General information
As soon as you can, preregister your group by using the online registration. You can do this even if you do not yet know the exact number of the participants.
The leaders of groups whose members need a visa to enter France should contact the welcome team.
Age
18-35 years old: Meetings are held specifically for this age group throughout the year, every week and weekend. During certain weeks (Easter and July/August), a special Bible reflection is offered for those aged 25-35.
Young People (18-35)
15 to 17 years old: Important additional information for coming with minors.
Teens (15-17)Choice of dates
The meetings last an entire week, from Sunday afternoon to the following Sunday after th Eucharist. If you are unable to stay the whole week, you can also come from Thursday afternoon or Friday until Sunday.
We do not recommend coming for stays that are too short—less than three full days—and encourage you to stay for a full week, from Sunday to Sunday, in order to truly enter into the rhythm of the international meetings.
Please consult us before finalizing plans for a week-long or weekend trip, especially if it is a school trip or a church group. If there is a change in the number of people or the dates of your stay, or if you need to cancel the group's visit, please notify us immediately by updating your online registration form.
During your stay
We count on the group leaders to prepare well the young people for their time at Taizé and also to accompany them during their stay. We ask you particularly to respect the following aspects:
- Please do not plan a “side trip” (even for a few hours) outside of Taizé.
- You may find it to be a good idea to set aside some time to meet with your group. Choose a time of day that will not interfere with participation in the program. It is important that everyone take part in the entire program!
- On sunny days, please ask everyone to bring appropriate clothing, in keeping with the spirit of the meetings, which is that of a pilgrimage: shorts of a good length (i.e., covering the thighs) and not mini-shorts or boxer shorts. And for community prayers in church, bring something to cover your shoulders, such as a T-shirt or shawl to wear over a sleeveless top.
- In spring, autumn and winter, bring warm clothing! It can even be chilly and damp in the summer. Please remember this when you prepare.
- For safety reasons, please do not bring camping gas or candles. If anyone does bring them, they must be left at La Morada and can only be given back when you leave. Please explain this to everyone and ensure that these instructions are followed during the stay.
- It is important to note that the only place in Taizé where alcoholic beverages can be purchased and consumed is at Oyak. If young people bring alcohol, they must leave it at La Morada upon arrival and collect it at the end of their stay. Please explain this clearly before arriving and ensure that it is respected. Please note that all drug use is prohibited in France.
- Please also read the pages “Health Matters” and “Safeguarding”.
Contribution to the costs
The hospitality at Taizé is financed by contributions from participants in the meetings, and everyone is invited to contribute according to their means. The suggested contribution covers meals, accommodation, and other expenses. It is not the same for everyone, but takes into account each person's means and country of origin. A minimum and maximum amount are suggested, and everyone is free to choose what they wish to give. You can read the page Financial contribution to find out more about how costs are calculated and the different ways of paying.
Suggested contributions per day and per person in 2026
Young people from 15 to 24 years old
Young adults from 25 to 35 years old
Young adults in this age bracket are invited to contribute according to the range for adults over 35, if their financial situation allows. If this is not the case, they can give the reduced contribution as younger people.
Meals and Diets
Most meals at Taizé are vegetarian, and all lunches are vegan. On some evenings, a meat option is available.
Special diets
There is a special line next to Room 10 for anyone (including adults) who requires gluten-free, lactose-free, salt-free, or nut-free meals. Details of the menus prepared in the large kitchen are available at the Casa and at the diet distribution point
Please check if these menus suit you and, if not, sign up for the special diet meal immediately after morning prayer, until 9:15 a.m., next to room 10. The kitchen needs to know how many special meals to prepare.
For more specific food allergies, please go to El Abiodh to see what is possible.