Lerab Ling is a sanctuary open to all—a place where we can relax, reflect, and find peace.

We offer guided tours of the temple and grounds, as well as introductory days on meditation and Buddhism for individuals and groups.

Each year, we welcome more than 15,000 visitors who come to discover this Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centre and its temple.

Inspired by the finest examples of traditional Tibetan monastery architecture, the temple stands as a living expression of this thousand-year-old tradition. It houses a remarkable collection of sacred art—paintings, decorations, and statues, including a 7-metre-high Buddha—all set within a serene mountain landscape, one hour from Montpellier in southern France.

Lerab Ling is also home to a vibrant community of monastics and lay practitioners, and has been, for over 30 years, an active centre for discovering, studying, and practising Tibetan Buddhism in Europe.

Opening times 2026

The site is open from 6 April to 1 November 2026
Winter closure from 3 November 2025 to 4 April 2026

TEMPLE VISITS

Only on Sundays and certain public holidays from 1.30 pm to 5 pm.

OUTDOOR VISITS

April to June: Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

July and August: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

September and October: Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Only groups that have booked a visit may access the temple during the week.

Due to retreats, access to the temple grounds may be restricted on certain days. Please consult the visit calendars to find out about access conditions before your visit.