History, from yesterday to today

One place, one story

Le Domaine has a rich history. Notre-Dame de la Route was built in 1959 for the noviciate of the Jesuit community. In 1975, Father Jean Rotzetter sj founded a community there, with the aim of developing the house as a spiritual center. Since then, this unique place, conducive to rejuvenation, has hosted numerous training courses, conferences and retreats. Until 2015, it was also the community’s living space.

Spirituality in motion

Le Domaine is located on the Way of Saint James. This famous route is used by more than 25,000 people per year. The reasons for crossing this trail can be religious, spiritual or sporting.

The Domaine’s chapel and its beautiful stained glass windows are a place of meditation and celebration for guests who wish to do so and for people from the neighbourhood. The Labyrinth, the large park, as well as the nearby Bois de Moncor allow for a meditative walk.

Today

The Jesuits remain the owners of the building. However, the CIS has resumed the exploitation of this unique place, whose spirit it perpetuates in a secular perspective, open to all. From accommodation to catering and our range of seminars, everything is designed to ensure that you spend a relaxing and inspiring stay with us. We seek to offer you an environment conducive to the refocusing, sharing and harmony of energies.

Faithful to Le Domaine’s vocation of formation, throughout the year, we offer, in parallel with the owners program, our own program, different activities and events in all areas designed to offer you the opportunity broaden your horizons and discover new hobbies and passions.

We’re always thinking about tomorrow, this is why sustainable development is at the heart of everything we set about doing. 

Our commitment is first and foremost social and is illustrated by our socio-professional reintegration program. For more information, visit the CIS page.

Lastly, as we care to be sustainable on the daily, we would highly like to encourage our guest to use public transportation to reach Le Domaine.

Finally, we seek economic efficiency by ensuring sound and sustainable management, without prejudice to the environment and any social issues.