Is anyone able to put me onto a convent or monastory in either Paris or Venice where my husband and I could stay for a week in June 2006? I have been unsuccessful in finding one yet have heard stories of successful stays in such accommodation. Can any one help?

Istituto San Giuseppe
tel 041-522-5352st
fax 041-522-4891
curfew 11:00pm

Istituto Artigianelli
tel 041-522-4077
fax 041 528-6214
curfew 11:00pm

Casa Cardinal Piazza
tel 041-721-388
fax 041-720-233
curfew 11:00

The contact # above seems to be missing a # but I'm not sure, that's how it's listed in the book. These 3 appear to have great locations. They all have doubles with bath. I don't have current rates, but they are open all year, whereas some convents are only open during the Summer. If you get no response from a fax, it maybe because they are full. Good luck!

Thanks hipvirgochick - I feel a connection already being a libran!
I am on the case already and am very pleased to have had a reply so promptly - How about Paris?

I'm glad you're having luck with the convent replies. In Italy convents are everywhere, but in Paris I don't know of such accommodations. Are you on a tight budget? Because a Paris apartment maybe a good deal for you if you are there an entire week. You can save money by having a kitchen and still be in a good location. We are renting an apt in May for 3 people for 100 euro/night.

The only monastic guesthouse I know of in Paris:
http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.co...bergement.html

Note the curfew of 9 PM, and it seems they do want people who have an actual religious interest.