Unusual stay in a former religious building
Churches, abbeys, or chapels deconsecrated to be better preserved and rehabilitated—this is a trend that is enjoying growing success. Private homes, vacation rentals, hotels, restaurants, or nightclubs—the transformations are sometimes surprising!
In our selection, which is gradually expanding, we strive to highlight the work done to preserve original elements, those that give these places all their charm and convey a bit of their history.
We have deliberately chosen to distinguish former religious buildings from convents still in operation.
If your desire to explore new horizons is tinged with spirituality, we rather recommend this page on convents.
Mercure Poitiers Centre
Place of worship revisited, the Chapelle du Gésu has become a unique and incomparable hotel in the city center of Poitiers.
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Abbaye de Sainte-Croix
All the sweetness of life in Provence, with added tranquility.
Church & Abbey Salon-de-ProvenceOnline avail
Sôzô Hôtel
A night in paradise in this church converted into a luxurious hotel.
Church & Abbey NantesOnline avail
Fontevraud L'Hôtel
From Gothic to the digital age, the hospitable tradition of the Royal Abbey spans nine centuries.
Church & Abbey Fontevraud L'AbbayeOnline avail
Kruisherenhotel
In this former 15th-century convent in the center of Maastricht, Gothic and design are in harmony.
Church & Abbey MaastrichtOnline avail
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Couvent des Minimes
A 17th-century convent reconnects with its history, that of the botanical discoveries of the Minimes brothers, and transforms into a 5-star hotel & Spa.
Church & Abbey ManeOnline avail
Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay
Find the Hogwarts atmosphere of Harry Potter
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Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi
A world apart, with church, cloister, lemon trees, and pool.
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