Only a few days until our summer retreats!
We’re looking forward to seeing you beneath the trees of the Domaine de la Butte Ronde, in this beautiful natural setting that will host our practice this year.
We would like to share some additional information with you so that your arrival can be as smooth as possible.
SHUTTLE TIMES
We are pleased to confirm the following shuttle schedule:
TEACHERS’ WEEK
Sunday 5th July 2026
Departure from Paris Porte Maillot at 10:30 AM
Departure from the Gare de Rambouillet at 11:30 AM
Arrival at the Domaine de la Butte Ronde around noon
Thursday 9th July 2026
Departure from the Domaine de la Butte Ronde at 5:00 PM
Arrival at Gare de Rambouillet à 5:30 PM
Arrival at Paris Porte Maillot between 6:45 and 7:15 PM, depending on traffic
GENERAL COURSE
Sunday 12th July 2026
Departure from Paris Porte Maillot at 10:30 AM
Departure from the Gare de Rambouillet at 11:30 AM
Arrival at the Domaine de la Butte Ronde around noon
Thursday 16th July 2026
Departure from the Domaine de la Butte Ronde at 7:00 PM
Arrival at the Gare de Rambouillet at 7:30 PM
Arrival at Paris Porte Maillot betseen 8:45 and 9:15 PM, depending on traffic
INTERMEDIATE COURSE
Sunday 19th July 2026
Departure from Paris Porte Maillot at 10:30 AM
Departure from the Gare de Rambouillet at 11:30 AM
Arrival at the Domaine de la Butte Ronde around noon
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Departure from the Domaine de la Butte Ronde at 7:00 PM
Arrival at the Gare de Rambouillet at 7:30 PM
Arrival at Paris Porte Maillot between 8:45 and 9:15 PM, depending on traffic
ADVANCED COURSE
Sunday 19th July 2026
Departure from Paris Porte Maillot at 10:30 AM
Departure from the Gare de Rambouillet at 11:30 AM
Arrival a the Domaine de la Butte Ronde around noon
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Departure from the Domaine de la Butte Ronde at 4:00 PM
Arrival at the Gare de Rambouillet at 4:30 PM
Arrival at Paris Porte Maillot between 5:45 and 6:15 PM, depending on traffic
SHUTTLE PICK-UP LOCATIONS
The shuttle buses are easy to recognize, as they are blue (see photo below).
If you have any difficulty locating the shuttle on the day of your trip, please contact Gatien at +33 6 76 92 95 92. (He speaks French, English and Spanish).
Meeting Point – Paris Porte Maillot: at 27 Boulevard Pershing. Please click here to find the exact location.
Meeting Point – Rambouillet Train Station: At the station, take the exit toward the town center. Turn left and follow the road to 2 rue de l’Embarcadère. Please here to find the exact location.
UPON YOUR ARRIVAL
We invite you to arrive at Domaine de la Butte Ronde between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Upon arrival, you will be able to leave your luggage in the designated area and collect your practice equipment. You may then change into your practice clothes either in the practice hall or in the restroom facilities.
We will inform you of your room location during check-in. Please note, however, that rooms will not be accessible until after the practice session.
The puja will begin at approximately 2:00 PM. and will be followed by the first practice of the week.
We recommend having a meal in mid-/late morning so that you can enjoy the afternoon comfortably.
SOME PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The Domaine de la Butte Ronde will provide the rooming list before the retreats so that you can choose your roommates. Thank you for your patience.
The rooms are not equipped with coffee or tea-making facilities, and there are no shops within walking distance of the estate. If you enjoy having specific snacks or beverages on hand, we recommend bringing them with you in advance.
Given the current hot weather, we would like to reassure you that the practice hall will be air-conditioned if necessary.
CONTINUE YOUR PRACTICE OVER THE WEEKEND
For those who would like to continue their practice over the weekend, we are delighted to offer you a complimentary class at the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Paris.
These complimentary classes, offered to participants of the corresponding retreat week, will take place on Fridays and/or Saturday mornings and will be led by teachers from the Centre in both French and English.
Pre-registration is required by email at accueiliyengar(at)gmail.com. As places are limited, we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Please find the schedule below:
TEACHERS’ WEEK
Saturday, July 11th: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Levels 3-4)
GENERAL COURSE
Friday, July 17th: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Levels 2 & 3)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED COURSES
Friday, July 24th: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Levels 3-4)
Saturday, July 25th: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Levels 3-4)
HOW TO GET TO THE CENTER
Address: 35 Avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
Access code: 18B05
First door on the right, on the ground floor.
Easily accessible by public transportation from the following stations:
Kléber (Metro line 6)
Charles de Gaulle–Étoile (Metro lines 1, 2 and 6, and RER A)
Victor Hugo (Metro line 2)
Please find the other articles regarding the intensives here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you very soon!