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christine.j Says: When entering the community you can see a very interesting plate on the wall, showing a nativity scene. But instead of the usual ox or donkey, here you can see an elephant and a giraffe. The giraffe is looking very closely at the scene, the long neck can be seen in the...
christine.j Says: For young children the service can be boring, so their parents can take up the offer or a playgroup. The playgroup is run by some of the young people who spend some time in Taizé. My daughter once did it,she really liked it, but she met with some language problems. The...
christine.j Says: When you walk past the barracks you come to the source of St Etienne. There is the source, two lakes and a small, open chapel for meditation.It's a complete silence area. To get down to it, you have pass two gates and then walk down a long, steep path. When it 's been...
rufusni Says: The grounds of Taize itself are pleasant, with lots of trees and space, as well as the wooded area around St Stephen's Spring with its small lake.The village of Taize itself is pictureseque, with a small church that is open, stone buildings and lovely views over the valley...
christine.j Says: Most young people are in Taizé for one week, from Sunday to Sunday. In groups, they hear and discuss a great variety of subjects in daily workshops. But even when you are just there for one or two days, you can attend these workshops and participate in the discussions. The...
christine.j Says: Usually you buy your meal tickets for the whole week when signing in. Taizé doesn't encourage staying only for a day, except for adults who just want to get a feeling of the place. On Sunday afternoon the buses come to take back the young people leaving, while late Sunday...
polardabar Says: There IS Oyak though! It 's a place where you can eat & drink pretty cheap. Everyone comes there with guitars & stuff & it often gets crazy... Oh, those days were fabulous... You have to have a guitar, some beer & a strong voice! Oh, & wear whatever you want! :)
christine.j Says: The best way to come to Taizé is by car.Then you can also see a bit of the beautiful area around it.Take the autoroute A 6 towards Mâcon and leave at the exit for Tournus. There are signs showing the way to Taizé. But since many of the students there don't have one, there...
Taizé at the palm of your hand
polardabar Says: Going around Taizé is pretty easy! You might feel a bit lost for the first couple of minutes - till you meat someone, that is. :) Btw., there's a welcome for everyone who comes, but if you're coming alone ('alone' as 'not in a group), you should contact them. (Meetings in...
Be prepared to spend some money
christine.j Says: Since staying in Taizé is not expensive, a lot of money for upkeeping the community is made through their store. They sell books, CDs, stationary, art objects etc. Everything is made in Taizé and it's beautiful.Usually people manage to say for two days "I'm not going to buy...
christine.j Says: Next to the entrance of the church there are piles of large, white scarves. They are for people who come to the service wearing very short shorts or sleeveless T-shirts. It is only respectful to take one of the scarves and cover up.
christine.j Says: Since most people sit on the floor during service, there is the necessity for some clear pathways between all these people, not just for coming and going during the service, but even more so in case of emergency. These pathways are marked by white lines and a matchstick man....
christine.j Says: When it was very late at your arrival in Taizé, you were able to sleep in your car and go to the welcome area the next morning. This is no longer allowed. My daughter and her friend wanted to do that, but they were sent away by security people in Taizé. The girls got quite a...
christine.j Says: Sadly, even in Taizé you have to watch your belongings. Since you cannot lock anythingyou have to be careful. You can ask at arrival for storage of valuables, but it's best not to bring too many.
What to pack and what NOT to pack
christine.j Says: You need a sleeping bag. That's no surprise. But you should also pack a butter knife, unless you like spreading the butter on your croissant with a spoon. There are no knives in Taizé. You will be given a plastic bowl to drink your tea, if you don't like that, pack a...
polardabar Says: The weather can change drastically depending when you're there, but bring something warmer for the nights too. It can get extremely hot & extremely rainy & muddy! It just depends... :) Toilettes are cleaned regularly, but keep in mind it's a camp! :) There's also El...
christine.j Says: Walking through Taizé you'll see several Icons standing by themselves, with a board and a candle.Don't miss them, there are beautiful.
polardabar Says: There's a great lake down a path! Ask anyone & go there & relax in the quietness... There's also a possibility to go to surrounding villages, which are very pretty. You can buy some more food, take a walk or something - whatever you want.
christine.j Says: Before Taizé became known as the community, it was and still is the name of the small village just below . The people in this village very much cherish their privacy and ask to be left alone. They don't like large crowds walking through their village, but when you are on...
polardabar Says: Taizé is something like a youth camp that involves discussions about certain subjects, team work & had a kind of a religious touch. You don't have to believe in anything, as the matter of fact! It's a place where there are no prejudices, where people are totally open & up to...
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Sadly, even in Taizé you have to watch your belongings. Since you cannot lock anythingyou have to be careful. You can ask at arrival for storage of valuables,...
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Q: Hi. I am planning to visit Taize in June 2008 and this will be my first time in Europe. Is there a schedule/guiding tour for...
A: I assume you are among those meeting in Taizé for a religious gathering in June. This community is somewhat remote and very small, offering few if any services. The...
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So, what is Taizé? It's a small village in the middle of France, but that's not what people mean when they speak of Taizé. Near this village there is the community of Taizé. You could describe it as...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Taizé. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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This is a very interesting religious community in rural France that attracts young people from all over Europe and the world, in the summer there are thousands there!
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Taizé - religious youth meeting centre
I visited the Taizé community in summer 2002 after hearing positive stories over and over again from various friends. I can tell you many things about that single week I stayed, but doubt to be able...
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Ecumenical, international community founded in 1940, in Taize, France, by Brother Roger; its beginnings and development. A lifelong commitment. Everything began in 1940 when, at the age of...
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