Stay
Stay
Near Toulouse and a few kilometers away from Lavaur in Occitania, South of France, the Institute is boarded by a vast park with trees & fields, which enables relaxation and concentration.
On site, you will discover our store, our restaurant, and our accommodation in single or family rooms, dormitories, and shared bathrooms.
Some periods of the year are allocated to specific retreats.
It is also possible to make individual retreats or personal stays.
Setting
Setting
Restaurant
Catering
Coffee and tea are available at all hours in the dining hall.
The vegetarian menus are composed according to the seasons. All dishes are cooked daily by in our kitchen by our chefs, using mainly organic and local products, and served buffet-style.
You will be able to enjoys meals indoors in one of the dining halls or outside under the awnings outside or under our summer pergola.
It is necessary to book your meals in advance in order to facilitate the stewardship’s organization.
- Meal times from November to March: 12:15 and 6:30 p.m.
- Meal times from April to October: 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
The following allergens are systematically identified in our meals: cereals containing gluten, tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, Queensland nuts and pistachios), celery, eggs, mustard, soy, milk (including lactose), sesame seeds and peanuts, as well as products derived from them. For any other allergy or intolerance, please contact reception within 72 hours before your arrival.
Pricing
Pricing
Prices valid from 01/09/2026
Price per person | Not a member | Member basic or support |
|---|---|---|
Breakfast | 6,90 € | 5,70 € |
Lunch | 15,80 € | 12,60 € |
Evening meal | 10,80 € | 8,70 € |
Room for 2 | 31 € | 24,80 € |
Room with 3/4 | 24,30 € | 19,60 € |
Dormitory * | 12,90 € | 10,30 € |
Camping | 7 € | 5,70 € |
* in a dormitory, bring a sleeping bag or your own bed sheets | ||
Single room | 55,80 € | 49,60 € |
Single room bath/AC | 74,50 € | 59,60 € |
Ordained Sangha | -50% | |
Children 0-3 | Free | |
Children 4-12 | -50% | |
Member/support card discount: -20%
Benefactor member card discount: -50% on accomodation (except single room : -20%) and -30% on meals (conditions: one month maximum accumulated every 6 months, excluding special events, and only for stays related to our activities).
Tourist tax: In addition to the above rates, there are 0.29cts per night for camping and 0.92cts per night for rooms/dormitories.
Cancellation policy: see here
The cost of accommodation and meals should not be an obstacle to your coming to the center. For retreats lasting more than one month, or if you have financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to consult us.
Membership
Membership
In order to support the heart & core operations of the Institute and ensure its continuity, you may want to subscribe to a membership card.
We offer three types of subscriptions, allowing everyone to support according to their means, also giving access to different advantages and discounts on accommodation and meals.
BASIC membership card
42€/year
(20% discount on the center’s rates)
SUPPORT membership card
12€/month
(20% discount on rates + 1 gift)
BENEFACTOR membership card
33€/month
(-30% to -50% discount on rates + 2 gifts)
Shop
Shop
In our bookshop, you will discover a great selection of books on Buddhism, Tibetan medicine, psychology, and symbolism etc. and available in French and English books.
You will also discover “spiritual” tales for both youngsters and older generations, as well as a large selection of posters, calendars, postcards, and pictures.
Also are available beautiful thangka, calendars, mantras, jewelry, incense, ritual objects, handicrafts, shawls and cushions…
contact
Institut Vajra Yogini
3400 Route de Bertre
Château d’en Clauzade
81500 MARZENS
France
Reception
MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Christophe Rotiel, directeur.
directeur@institutvajrayogini.fr
Shop
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6:30pm
*Winter (November to March): Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 pm to 6 pm.
*Summer (July and August):
Open every day from 2pm to 6:30pm except Monday and Tuesday.
MAP and ACCESS
- Nearest airport : TOULOUSE BLAGNAC
- Nearest train station : LAVAUR
- We provide shuttles (only on request and at least 24h in advance, 5€/trip) between the train station of Lavaur and the Institute every day from 8am to 7pm.
Contact reception to book.
