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Le Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Grâces, Cotignac

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Overview

Located on the southern side of a hill overlooking the Provencal village of Cotignac, the Foyer of Sainte-Famille offers a privileged place of accommodation for those who go to the Sanctuary of ND de Grâces and Saint-Joseph.

The Sanctuary is known to have been the site of 2 apparitions of Mary in 1519 and one of Saint Joseph in 1660. They are at the origin of the pilgrimages organized today by the Brothers of Saint-John.

The Foyer of Sainte-Famille is located in a peaceful setting a few meters below the sanctuary. It consists of a main house and a few hermitages, a large dormitory, a large space for tents in summer, and an oratory. The accommodation is simple and the family cooking, the large swimming pool allows you to cool off during the summer heat.

The Foyer of Sainte-Famille welcomes you for retreats or pilgrimages, or simply for lunch during a family walk to the sanctuary of Cotignac.


Suggested donation applies for this vendor, which is to help the Foyer to run the guest house correctly.


 


Check in: 15:00 (3:00pm) - 19:00 (7:00pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 09:00 (9:00am) - 09:30 (9:30am)



History

If this beautiful cultural and tourist site offers a true haven of peace to its visitors, it has also become a high spiritual place where many pilgrims come and are welcomed in a prayerful, simple and fraternal climate, at the Shrines of ND de Grâces and Saint Joseph du Bessillon.

This place is blessed by God because it is the fruit of three appearances: ND of Graces Sanctuary, Sanctuary of St Joseph and the Holy Family, Sanctuary linked to France and to the Assumption.

The Sanctuary has no less than 500 years of history - 360 for that of St Joseph - but it is above all loaded with spiritual memories, those of the pilgrims who came to ask for and receive so many graces, especially for families. Those who come today can guess at their deep roots.

Food & beverage

Served on the large south-facing terrace or in the dining room depending on the season, the cuisine offered is family-style: starter, main course, dessert, wine, coffee. A living room allows you to relax by the fireplace in the fireplace while drinking verbena or tea.

Many restaurants are also accessible in the village of Cotignac located 15 minutes by foot or 5 minutes by car.

Grounds & Gardens

The estate covers some twenty hectares in a typically Provençal landscape on Mont Verdaille, a rocky hill rising to about 300 m.

Pines, holm oaks, arbutus, cistus, broom, heather, rosemary, thyme, laurel-thyme, scent the hot air in fine weather.

Other facilities

  • Vehicle parking available at the Foyer.
  • Internet is available at the Foyer de la Sainte Famille via free WiFi. Wifi access is not available in the accommodations.
  • The living room provides many books.
  • Luggage can be left momentarily at the Foyer.
  • The laundromat allows you to wash your laundry occasionally.
  • The swimming pool is open from the beginning of June to the end of September.
  • Sports facilities in the village of Cotignac (tennis, basketball, foot ball, skate board).
  • Golf course 20 km away.

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The address was not adequate to find the facility via Google maps directions. Please tell guests the specific destination, something like Foyer de Familles, or something like that. We were late arriving because of this, but the very kind woman was still waiting for us. The monastery was so very peaceful and we would like to return for a longer stay. Our visit the next day to the local market (a surprise to us) and to Abbaye Thoronet were exceptional!

MaryB
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Facilities & information

Features & facilities

Chapel

Retreats offered

Courses offered

Accommodation near monastery

Spiritual Retreats

Summary

16th-century buildings

20th-century buildings

Parking (free)

Public parking nearby (free)

No smoking

Child friendly

Facilities

Shared gardens

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Swimming pool

Children's cots

Children's games

Children's highchairs

Chapel on premises

Book library

Linen hire

Towel hire

Sitting room

Washing machine

Electric heating

Food

Restaurant

Picnic area

Microwave

Fridge

Recreations

Recommended walks

Beach (a short drive)

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (a short drive)

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Tennis courts (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Chemin Notre Dame, Cotignac, Cotignac83570 , France

Nearest stations:

  • Aix TGV then bus 36 to Brignoles (20 minutes from Cotignac)
  • Les Arcs Draguignan 30 minutes away

Toulon-Hyères airport at 1h15.

A8 motorway in Brignoles 30 minutes away.

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Legal information:
  • Le Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Grâces, Cotignac - This property is managed by a company/professional trader