Plum Village · Paris
Heart of Paris
International
HOPI
In the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhât Hanh
✦ English-speaking Plum Village Sangha in Paris ✦You are welcome exactly as you are. Come sit with us.
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Plum Village · Paris
HOPI
In the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhât Hanh
✦ English-speaking Plum Village Sangha in Paris ✦You are welcome exactly as you are. Come sit with us.
When we meet
Our regular gathering
Every third Sunday of the month
6:00 – 9:00 pm
All 2026 dates
We ask a suggested donation of €10 to help cover the rental of our space, shared with the French sangha. This keeps the doors open for everyone.
Where to find us
We meet in a quiet, welcoming space in the heart of the 5th. We look forward to welcoming you.
🚇 Métro
🚌 Bus
The practice
Our Sunday gatherings offer several forms of practice over the course of an evening. All are accessible, whatever your experience.
Get in touch
Join our mailing list to know more — including how to join our WhatsApp group and hear about our other community events. You can also request our meeting address here.
New here?
If you've never meditated before — or if the word "sangha" means nothing to you — you are in exactly the right place. This community exists for beginners as much as for long-time practitioners.
A few things to be aware of before you arrive
No experience needed, at all. You don't need to be a meditator. You don't need to know anything about Buddhism or Plum Village. You just need to show up.
You won't be put on the spot. Sharing in the circle is always optional. You can simply sit, listen, and be present.
There is no right way to sit. Chairs are always available. Come as you are, wear what's comfortable.
You are genuinely, wholeheartedly welcome. Whatever your background, faith, age, or identity — this space is for you. LGBTQIA+ friends are welcomed with open arms.
The wider community
Paris has a rich and diverse Plum Village community. If our schedule or format doesn't suit you, one of these groups might be a wonderful fit.
French-speaking · All ages
Le Jardin de l'Instant
The French-speaking inter-generational Plum Village sangha in Paris. A well-established community with regular gatherings.
Visit website ↗English · LGBTQIA+ affirming
Rainbow Sangha Paris
An English-speaking Plum Village practice space created for LGBTQIA+ practitioners and their allies. Warm, inclusive, and open to all.
Visit website ↗French/English · Ages 18–35
Wake Up Paris
A vibrant young adults' community meeting every Sunday, 5–7:30pm at 47 boulevard Sébastopol, Paris 1st. Also hosts an LGBTQIA+ sub-sangha.
Visit website ↗LGBTQIA+ · Paris
Méditation LGBTQIA+ Paris
A Paris-based mindfulness and meditation community specifically for LGBTQIA+ practitioners. A safe, welcoming space in the heart of the city.
Visit website ↗Monastery · French-speaking · Near Paris
La Maison de l'Inspir
A small monastery of Plum Village nuns, now based in Villeneuve-sur-Bellot, about 1.5 hours from Paris. Offers retreats and days of mindfulness in French.
Visit website ↗Monastery · 1.5hrs from Paris
Healing Spring Monastery
A Plum Village monastery in Verdelot, about 1.5 hours east of Paris. Open for retreats and days of mindfulness — a beautiful place to deepen your practice away from the city.
Visit website ↗France · International
Plum Village Retreats
Explore upcoming retreats at Plum Village itself in the Dordogne — the monastery founded by Thich Nhât Hanh. A profound opportunity to practice alongside monastics.
See all retreats ↗