Each day, a Bible reflection is given by a brother of the community or by a sister of Saint Andrew, followed by small-group sharing.

In the afternoon, workshops help to deepen the relationship between faith and life, solidarity and the search for peace, social questions and ecology, art and culture, etc.

Please read the following information. Don't forget to register in advance.

General Information

for a week at Taizé

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Dates

In 2026, we welcome young adults aged 18 to 35 every week, from February 1 to December 24th.

In 2027, we welcome young adults aged 18 to 35 every week, from January 31 to December 24.

All meetings take place from Sunday to Sunday.^*

A weekend stay from Thursday or Friday to Sunday is also possible. However, it is preferable to come for a full week. A weekend stay with arrival on Saturday morning is too short to get into the rhythm of life in Taizé.

The exceptions to this rule are the two weeks around Easter, during which the day of arrival and departure is Monday.

In 2027, this means

• Holy Week: Sunday March 21 (arrival day) to Monday March 29 (departure day). However, you can arrive on any day during Holy Week and leave on Easter Sunday.
• Easter Week: Monday March 29 (arrival day) to Sunday April 4 (departure day)

Accommodation

Living conditions are simple. Please bring a tent if you can, especially if you come during the busiest weeks of 2027:

• Holy Week
• Easter Week
• the week of Ascension (2–9 May)
• the summer weeks (especially 1–8 August)
• the week of All Saints’ (24–31 October).

If you do not bring a tent, you will stay in a dormitory (men and women separately). During the busiest weeks, you may instead be placed in one of our tents; in that case, please bring a sleeping mat or air mattress. Accommodation is assigned upon arrival.

Everyone should bring a sleeping bag. If you stay in a dormitory, for hygiene reasons, please also bring a sheet to cover the mattress.

In winter, heated dormitories are available for everyone.

Contribution to the costs

The hospitality at Taizé is financed by contributions from participants in the meetings, and everyone is asked 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.

Participation in the costs proposed by day and by person in 2026-2027

Young people from 15 to 24 years old

Young adults from 25 to 35 years old

Young adults in this age-group are invited to contribute the same amount as adults over 35​, if their professional situation allows this. If not, they can give the same contribution as the 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.

Plan Your Journey

On the "Plan Your Journey" page, you will find all the information you need to organize your arrival. Options for transport by train, coach (bus), plane, and taxi are detailed there.

Registration

If you are thinking of coming to Taizé, please use the registration form to make a first contact even if you are uncertain about the details. This helps us keep track of the many enquiries we receive.

When you first fill in a registration you will be sent login information which allows you to change any details, to add or remove participants, or indeed to cancel the registration completely.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

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