Where to meditate in Paris? 5 zen places to try out
Paris can sometimes seem too fast, too noisy, too busy. And yet, in the midst of all this hustle and bustle, there are places that offer a real break, a space for silence, listening and returning to oneself. Here are five addresses where you can slow down, breathe… and meditate in a different way.
Western School of Meditation – Reso
Founded by Fabrice Midal, this school offers a secular approach to meditation. You don’t need to be a Buddhist, and you don’t need to be experienced: here, we guide you with simple words and accessible practices. Sessions combine postures, silences and philosophical readings in a caring atmosphere. Ideal for those who want to start gently, without pressure, but with depth. The best part? Weekly 2-hour urban retreats are organized.
📍Reso, 12 Rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris
Jugetsudo – Tea ceremony in Saint-Germain
On a quiet street in Saint-Germain, Jugetsudo offers a rare place where silence is served… with a cup of matcha. More than just a salon, it’s a space for meditation through gesture, through the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The woodsy ambience, subdued lighting and meticulous gestures plunge you into a contemplative experience. You emerge soothed and refocused, with no sense of time passing.
📍96 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Dojo Zen de l’Île de la Cité
Tucked away behind Notre-Dame, this traditional dojo offers zazen sessions (seated meditation in the Sōtō Zen tradition). Here, there’s no music or soft mats: you sit in silence, back straight, breath calm, face turned towards the wall. The uncluttered setting and gentle discipline allow you to get back to basics. Ideal for the initiated or the curious ready to experience meditation in its rawest, deepest form.
📍Dojo Zen de l’Île de la Cité, 24 Rue Chanoinesse, 75004 Paris
Zen & Sounds – Gong bath and sound therapy
More sensory, Zen & Sounds offers immersive sound meditations, with baths of gongs, Tibetan bowls and shamanic drums. You lie down, close your eyes, and the vibrations take care of the rest. The sound resonates in the body, soothes the mind and induces deep relaxation. The experience is ideal if you’re looking for a more bodily and less mental form of meditation, but just as transformative.
📍ZEN AND SOUNDS PARIS, 88 Boulevard de Charonne, 75020 Paris
Lasandar – Moving meditation and mindfulness
Lasandar offers a gentle, flowing approach to meditation, combining Asian energy arts, mindfulness and secular spirituality. Founded by Sayar Yang, a former Burmese monk, the venue offers sessions in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, mindful breathing and seated meditation. All in a non-competitive, inclusive and warm atmosphere. Workshops are held in various locations around Paris, as well as in the great outdoors. A way of learning to move consciously, and to calm the mind through movement.
📍lasandar martial arts, massage, tai chi and qi gong center, 6 Rue du Colonel Rozanoff, 75012 Paris
Making calm a habit
These five places offer much more than a moment’s rest. They are doorways to intimacy, spaces where you can reconnect with yourself in a structured yet warm setting. Whether you’re a curious beginner, a discreet spiritualist or a stressed-out everyday person, there’s a form of meditation for you in Paris.
