Taizé

See

thumb|The lake at Source Saint-Étienne

Do

thumb|Inside the Church of the Reconciliation

There is typically a set schedule that the visitors are recommended to follow. But if you choose to be on your own, you can use the time for self-reflection and pray, including in the church and gardens within the sanctuary. If you come individually, you can simply look for groups with a large number of people that you can stick to, whether it's for one session or one whole week.

The day begins with Eucharist for those that are obligated to take, before the morning prayer that is then open to all believers. After breakfast, the daily verse of the bible is introduced, which participants may use for self-reflection or discuss with a small group from different nationalities.

The afternoon schedule contains lunch and sharing within groups as well as workshops by guests or the community brothers. If no workshops are held, the freetime is also used to clean or maintain community facilities. Those who want to sing for the evening prayer are also invited to practice beforehand.

After dinner, the day culminates with an evening prayer that invites participants to meditate and reflect in the church, as they are accompanied by chants and music. This counts as the Taizé prayer that is adopted worldwide. Especially on Saturday nights, youths will come together to dance and party with music, as it would be the last day of the stay for most of them.

Musicians can bring their instruments for the weekend prayers.

While most practical tasks, …

Buy

For toiletries and snacks, see Café Oyak below.

For what isn't available in the community, your best bet is Mâcon. Do that shopping before or after your stay.

Eat

thumb|Meal at Taizé

Visits to Taizé are full board, so meals are included in the price. The

For those lodging far from the refectory, the meals are served closer to them.

Drink

Any alcohol you bring should be handed over at arrival to be stored with any valuables during your stay. Café Oyak serves alcohol to adults (over 18: the legal drinking age in France), but there's a limit of one drink per person per day.

Sleep

Accommodation is allocated on arrival, although special needs can be explained in advance. Lodging is limited in the busier times, and most people are then accommodated in tents (own ones or ones of the community). In winter there is room for all in heated indoor accommodation.

Bringing a tent to sleep in is recommended in Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, during summer and at All Saints.

Respect

As this is a pilgrimage site, dress appropriately, especially for the prayers.

You should keep to the rhythm of the community and take part of the programme. Commit to the full time you are staying.

If you have children too small to keep calm and silent during prayers, take turns participating; there are rooms near the church where one parent could stay that time with the child.

There are restrictions to cope with a large demand. If possible, keep to the time slots allocated to your type of group and wait for acknowledgement of your stay before making firm arrangements.