Visit & stay
Visiting times
You can visit the public parts of the monastery during opening hours. The temple rooms are only open during services or on request.
THE TWO POOLS
THE EXPLANATORY MUSEUM
Free entry
from 7:45am to 8pm
the temple room
the meditation room
On request or
free entry
from 7:45am to 9am
and from 7:30pm to 8pm
experience an inner journey
Stay at the ashram
You can do a retreat of one or more days at the ashram. We have several accommodation solutions.
Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve a space because we are very limited, especially for festival days.
A room with two bunk beds, a toilet and a shower room.
The rate is €30 per person (2 meals and 1 breakfast included)
Two spaces that can be converted into dormitories with mattresses on the floor, with a shower room and toilet for men and another for women.
The rate is €25 per person (2 meals and 1 breakfast included)
Internal rules
RADHAKRIPA MISSION ROUEN
These rules are to be strictly followed within the temple grounds, whether in the buildings or in the different parts of the outer courtyard.
Anyone coming to stay in the congregation agrees to participate in the various daily spiritual programs.
- 5:30am to 6:20am Mangala Arti (morning program)
- 7:45am to 9:00am Song and conference on the wisdom of India
- 19:30pm to 20:00pm Gaura Arti (evening program)
- Sunday program at 8:45am and 11:30am
Anyone also agrees to follow the program during the various festivals.
It is requested to take a shower before the 5:30am program.
A communal meal is served at 12:00pm every day, the other meals are free.
She is also required to respect 4 principles of life
- No intoxicating products (drugs, cigarettes, coffee, tea)
- No sexual activities
- No gambling or betting
- Do not eat meat, fish, eggs, or foods made from these products
(It is not forbidden to buy or consume these products during your stay, as long as it is outside the temple. But within the temple grounds, they are not allowed and may be grounds for expulsion)
It is requested
- To have proper attire relative to the temple (no low-cut top or mini clothing, do not walk around bare-chested...)
- To have a good attitude in respect of others, whether with members of the congregation or with the various visitors.
The opening hours of the temple are from 5:15am to 8:30pm. Apart from the various daily spiritual programs, you have the possibility to do outside activities (such as visiting the city of Rouen, shopping, etc.) however you are asked to return before closing time out of respect for the members of the congregation.
Each visitor is asked to provide two pieces of identification (driver's license, and identity card or passport)
We ask everyone to consult and commit to respecting the internal regulations during your stay in the temple.
OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS
You also have opportunities to find Airbnb accommodation within a radius of less than 5 minutes walk from the temple. There are several hotels (B&B Hotel, Hotel F1, Hotel Première Classe) near the exhibition center less than 2 km from the temple (15 minutes walk). The nearest campsite is 7 km away.
DISABLED ACCESS
Our centre is equipped to receive people with reduced mobility.
¡Bienvenidos!
We speak French, English, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian.
Transportation
We are located just in front the Champ-des-Bruyères park, the widest park in Rouen. We are at 2 hours drive from Paris. The city of Rouen has an airport and you can easily come from a boat crossing from England as well. The temple is a 10-minute drive from the highway A13. Coming from the Rouen train station by subway, get off at the Champ-de-course station and walk straight for 2 minutes.
Adress: 41 rue du Madrillet, 76800 Saint Etienne du Rouvray, France
BICYCLE PARKING
A bike rack is located within the monastery grounds to secure your bike.
Subway
Take the Technopôle metro line. Get off at the Champ de courses station and walk 2 minutes towards Champ-des-Bruyères Park.
Bus de ville
Take the T4 Zénith Parc Expo – Marie-Curie MTC bus line. Get off at the Champ-des-Bruyères stop and walk 5 minutes along the entire north side of the park.
voiture
From the A13, take the exit towards D938 Rouen Sud Zénith parc expo. Continue straight to the Champ-des-Bruyères park and turn right. There are free parking lots all along the park.
Contact details and contact form
Adress
41 rue du Madrillet
76800 St Etienne du Rouvray
Phone
(+33) 2 35 62 53 13
(+33) 6 19 60 47 66
radhakripa.rouen@gmail.com