Practical Information

TO BRING

For meditation

Dark (black, brown, dark blue), comfortable and loose clothing. A meditation cushion (zafu). The temple provides a few zafus.

For meals

A bowl, a spoon and fork. An approximately 40x40cm piece of cloth to wrap the bowl in. A small, 20x20 cm, piece of white cloth for wiping the bowl or an Oryoki set (traditional bowls) if you have one.

For bedding

Sheets, fitted sheet, pillowcase for a single bed. Sheets can be rented on site for 10 euros. For reasons of hygiene, sheets and pillowcases are compulsory, even if you use a sleeping bag.

Dress code

Don't forget that you're visiting a Buddhist monastery. It is therefore imperative that you wear decent clothing.

INFO: a store is available if you'd like to buy practical items and clothing.

ACCOMMODATION

Depending on the price, you can stay in a dormitory, a 4-5 person room, a double room or a single room. Whatever your type of accommodation, we strive to make it comfortable. During the summer months, we also offer accommodation in large collective tents at preferential rates.

ACCESS

Train

A free shuttle service to La Gendronnière is available from Onzain station, for trains arriving at 15:30 from Paris, and 15:45 (except Saturdays) from the south. For other arrival times, the shuttle costs €5.

Please let us know your choices when you register.

Car

By motorway to Blois then cross the bridge over the Loire, then direction Montrichard. A Candé sur Beuvron cross the bridge in the direction of Chaumont sur Loire. After 200 metres there is a bend, continue straight on. At the top of the hill 300 metres farther on you will see a sign for la Gendronnière on the left.

200 km from Paris, 15 km from Blois, 1 Km from Candé-sur-Beuvron.

GPS : Lat 47,479392 et Long 1,256427.

IMPORTANT

Minors require parental authorisation
Membership of the association AZI for 2018 is compulsory : 45 euros (35 euros for those with limited budgets)
Animals are not allowed
To keep waste to a minimum and preserve the site, here are a few guidelines: download our document here.