Can you recommend any monastery stays in France?

by Alice

Also I am 66 and traveling France with my 18 year-old granddaughter, low budget - any safety advice, or other advice? Suggestions?

Answer:

Alice, staying in a monastery is a good option if you're looking for clean, safe surroundings. They're often (though not always, so check carefully) cheaper than hotels or guest houses, and the rooms tend to be clean although again, there have been known exceptions. This article has some great suggestions for monasteries in France, or you can order an entire book about them.

As for safety and other tips, staying in a monastery is no different than staying in a regular hotel... you can usually expect the monks and nuns to be honest and the atmosphere to be safe. Most times the rooms are clean, although some monasteries are stricter about cleanliness than others. Just beware that they tend to have rules, and some have curfews. For more tips on monasteries, read Stay in a Monastery on this site.

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