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The Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre is governed by a specific French legal framework (Association Loi 1901) and operates mainly thanks to the efforts of volunteers and financial support of its members. Donations made to the Centre make possible the numerous diverse activities currently on offer, which are made in the service of Man and in the service of Society, in line with the goals of Swami Vivekananda.


 

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Address:
64 boulevard Victor Hugo, 77220 Gretz, France

Email: contact@centre-vedantique.fr
Phone: +33 (0)1 64 07 03 11

How to Reach the Centre

By Public Transport:
From Paris, take the RER Line E from Haussmann–Saint-Lazare station (or Magenta – connected to Gare du Nord), in the direction of Tournan.
Board a train marked TORE, TIRETARI (displayed on station screens). Trains run approximately every 30 minutes.
The journey takes about 45 minutes from central Paris.
Get off at Gretz-Armainvilliers station, then take the footbridge marked “Sortie rue d’Alsace”.
From there, walk 10 minutes along Boulevard Romain Rolland to number 1 (Centre entrance).

By Train from Marne-la-Vallée:
From Chessy Marne-la-Vallée Station (Disneyland Paris), there is no direct train to Gretz.
You can take a ride-hailing service (Uber or Bolt) to the Centre (approx. 30 minutes), or contact Taxi Philippe at +33 6 08 67 01 50, who is familiar with the location.

By Air:
- From Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): take RER B to Gare du Nord, then transfer to Magenta for RER E towards Tournan.
- From Orly Airport (ORY): take the Orlyval shuttle to RER B, ride to Gare du Nord, then connect to RER E at Magenta.
- Alternatively, you can take a TGV to Chessy Marne-la-Vallée, then follow the instructions above.

By Car:
Visitor parking address: 1 boulevard Romain Rolland, 77220 Gretz-Armainvilliers
Accessible via the A4, N4, or Francilienne highways depending on your departure point.
The Centre is located about 30 km southeast of Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne region.
You can calculate your route using the map below:

 

 


Centre Operations

For many years, people of all ages and from all geographical, cultural, and religious backgrounds—free from family obligations—have chosen to share the communal life of a spiritual centre in order to focus on their ideal. This is the case for our residents, all of whom are volunteers.
The Centre operates through the voluntary work of its members, contributions for accommodation, and donations.

Accommodation and Facilities

Since 1948, the Ramakrishna Vedantic Centre has welcomed spiritual aspirants from all backgrounds who wish to undertake a retreat in a setting conducive to reflection and meditation. External groups are also welcome to organize seminars in our premises.
Accommodation and facilities include:

  • 47 double rooms, some with private bathrooms
  • 5 multipurpose halls
  • A meditation hall / chapel
  • A lounge with thirty seats
  • A shop (books, CDs, videos, incense, objects, etc.)
  • A study room of the University of Man
Bookshop Room