Groups, adults and families

If you wish to bring a group of young people to Taizé, or if you are over 30 years old or wanting to come with children please read the information pages in this section

Coming with 15-17 year-olds

• If you are coming with a group, please first read the page Bringing a group of young people. • The additional information below is for leaders of groups which include minors aged 15-17.• Children under 15 can only come as participants in the Meetings for families accompanied by their parent(s). Parental authorisation Minors need to bring a written parental authorisation for them to take part (...)

2 February

Bringing a group of young people

The youth meetings in Taizé take place around the community of brothers who live there. We ask participants to be ready to enter fully into the rhythm of community life for the whole week – gathering with the brothers for prayer three times a day, joining with people from other countries for meetings, meals, small group discussions and practical tasks (serving meals, washing up, etc.), simple (...)

12 January

Meetings for families

At certain times of year, running concurrently with the youth and adult meetings, there are also meetings for parents with their children (under 15 years). These are weeklong, from Monday to Sunday. Please note that we can only welcome families made up of one or both parents with their own children.This year, the total number of families each week will be limited to 80. There are quotas by (...)

18 January 2023

Meetings for adults over 35

At Taizé, as well as welcoming young people aged between 15 and 35, we gladly welcome adults over the age of 35. However, due to the large number of young people and the very simple conditions of welcome offered, we ask adults to understand that there are certain limitations and not to make more than one visit per year.Adults may come individually or as a couple. We cannot welcome groups of (...)

1 April 2021