Practical Information

Event details

Everything you need to know before joining the Convergence.

Food

All meals during the gathering will be organic and vegetarian, prepared to nourish both people and planet.

Shared meals are an important part of the experience: a time to connect, slow down, and gather together.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged based on registration timing.

Participants will stay in comfortable rooms either within the abbey itself or in carefully selected, clean and welcoming guesthouses in nearby villages.

Shuttles will be organised throughout the gathering to transport participants between accommodation and the event site.

For those travelling independently, there will also be space for vans, as well as access to a camping area located around 30 minutes away.

Transportation

Please arrive at the abbey on June 19 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM for check-in, which will be followed by the shared welcome lunch.

You can reach the abbey by car, or by train via Nevers or Bourges, where shuttles will bring participants to the venue.

Return shuttles will also be organised on the morning of June 22 to take participants back to the train stations after the event.

We encourage carpooling whenever possible, and a shared travel coordination system will be set up ahead of the Convergence to help participants organise transport together.

Detailed travel information will be shared after registration.

Beyond the Convergence

The gathering doesn’t end after these three days. Participants will have opportunities to stay involved through:

  • Residencies

  • Digital collaboration tools

  • Ongoing community projects

  • Continued involvement in the wider Earth In Transition movement

This gathering is just the beginning of a longer-term connection and action.

Participant Contribution

We’re committed to making this gathering accessible while covering the real costs of bringing it to life.

All contribution levels include access to the full 3-day convergence experience, including:

  • All core sessions and assemblies

  • Concerts and collective evening experiences

  • Organic vegetarian meals

  • Accommodation

  • Transportation between accommodation and the abbey

Contribution options allow those who can give more to help support wider access for others.

100€ — Standard Contribution

A partially subsidised contribution for those who need a more accessible option.

Includes:
✓ Full event access
✓ Accommodation allocation based on remaining availability
✓ Access to all core gathering experiences

250€ — Solidarity Contribution

This contribution covers most of the cost of your participation and helps make reduced and scholarship places possible.

Includes:
✓ Full event access
✓ Priority accommodation allocation
✓ Direct support of the wider Earth in Transition mission

0€ — Scholarship Request

We believe finances should not be a barrier to participation.

Scholarships are available for applicants who would otherwise be unable to attend.

We ask that this option be requested only by those genuinely unable to cover a financial contribution, so support can reach those who need it most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The gathering is primarily designed for young people aged 16–30 ( participants under 18 will need parental or guardian permission to participate) who are curious, engaged, and ready to actively participate.

    If you’re older, you’re still welcome to apply; there is also space at the table for experienced practitioners, experts, and elders whose insights can support and enrich the collective process.

  • Not at all. You don’t need to be an expert or already working in these fields.

    What matters most is openness, curiosity, and a genuine willingness to engage.

  • The convergence will be held in both English and French, with support provided to ensure everyone can take part fully.

  • As we get closer to the gathering, we’ll share more practical information about everything you might need.

    In general: comfortable clothing, an open mind, and readiness to fully take part.

  • A 3-day immersive gathering combining talks, co-creation sessions, collective activities, music, and shared moments in a historic abbey. It is participatory, and you’ll take part in shaping the convergence experience and its outcome as it unfolds.

  • Detailed travel information will be shared after registration.

    We will also help coordinate carpooling and shared transport where possible.