Planning your stay in Paris

Travel tips

You are planning to come and practice with the ARYM Institute in Paris.

TOPICS OF THIS PAGE

Accommodations in Paris
Breaks and lunch
French Visa
WhatsApp groups
Follow ARYM Social Medias, IM and newsletter
How to reach Paris
Parking in Paris
Paying a remaining balance
Practical information about the AEPP center
Practical advice at arrival
Personal Hygiene
Book an Ayurvedic Yoga Massage in Paris
Book an AYM training in Paris

Join the WhatsApp Group of your course

Please join the WhatsApp group to ease the communication and sharing of info with other participants before, during and after the course.
If you don’t use WhatsApp, please consider installing the App on your mobile phone.
We fully respect your choice if you refuse to use WhatsApp.

Follow us on social media, IM and newsletter

See the images of your group posted on Social Media and be informed on upcoming events.

Accommodation in Paris

The AEPP centre is located between Bastille and Nation, where there are many hotels, hostels and Airbnb for all budgets.

AEPP from €25 per night
Hostels starting from €25 per night.
Airbnb starting from €40 per night.
Also search on: Trip Advisor | Booking.com | Couchsurfing

Accommodation at the AEPP centre – During summer training only

The cheapest option for a shared room in Paris and probably the most convenient for the youngest**. It is easy to book a room during the summer (July-August), but it is therefore impossible from October to May (limited places).
**ARYM participants over 28 can also stay at the AEPP centre, but either by renting a single room or sharing a double/triple room, ONLY, with other ARYM students of any age. This needs to be organised via the ARYM WhatsApp groups

Shared room: €25 per night/person (if 3 persons minimum – 4 max.)
Double room: €35 per night/person
Single room: €60 per night/person
**Breakfast is not available, but you can prepare it at the kitchen, as well as other meals.

To book your room, please contact directly Pedro or Patricia at the AEPP and specifying that you are joining the ARYM training course with Ananta:

-> +33 (0)1.44.64.06.20
-> Email AEPP

Budget accommodations around the center

International Youth Hostel (5-min walk)
10 Rue Trousseau, 75011 Paris (Bastille)
+33 (0)1.47.00.62.00
[email protected]
Website
Jo&Joe (10-min walk)
59-61 Rue de Buzenval, 75020 Paris (Nation)
+33 (0)1.87.53.51.40
[email protected]
Website

Meals and tea breaks

We usually take a lunch break from 1 pm-2 pm.
There are lots of nice and affordable restaurants all around.
Think about bringing your picnic; it is best as there is a lovely park Le jardin de la Folie-Titon at 100 meters.
It is possible for the residents at the AEPP to cook lightly; for the others only to reheat.
The mornings and afternoons are interspersed with short tea breaks. Good coffee, tea, herbal teas and biscuits are offered. Bring a little something or your creations for us to taste (if you wish to improve the buffet).

French visa

Please apply for Tourist Visa only**.
To get the French Schengen visa, please visit : https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/download-schengen-visa-application-form/france/
Or contact your travel agent.
** Note that we are not giving an invitation letter.

Arriving in Paris

By plane

You can arrive in Paris in one of the 3 mains airports:

Charles de Gaulle Airport (code: CDG), it is the main international airport / 1-hour trip by RER B + metro
Paris-Orly airport (Code: ORY) / 1-hour trip by RER B + metro
Aéroport Paris Beauvais Tillé** (Code: BVA) / 2-hour trip by Bus + Metro

- By bus
  Many bus companies reach Paris from most European countries. Please search online
- By train
  Paris is reachable by train, including TGV train from most European countries search online
- By car
  
  Parking in Paris
  
  Parking in Paris is expensive for non-residents, but those who want to park for free can park next to the Château de Vincennes metro station. Then, you have to take the metro Line 1 to be at AEPP (Stop: Reuilly Diderot) in a few minutes.

Practical information about ARYM training courses in Paris

Venue address: AEPP, 4 rue Titon, 75011 Paris, France Google Map

Timing of training classes

Usually, we start on Friday at 10:00 and finish in the evenings at 17:15, except for the last Saturday at 16:00. Sunday is a rest day, and we begin again on Monday at 10:30.
Depending dates, some training course courses could also start on Saturday and finish on Sunday, In this case the resting day on Wednesday. Check your course page to see what your schedule is.

Material

During the training in Paris, ARYM provides you mostly with everything you need: mattresses, bedsheets, lungis (Indian cotton sarongs), towels, blankets, booklet, oil, essential oils, face cream and calamus powder.
Bring your own materials (oils, cream, towels, etc) if you have specific preferences.

Please bring with you:

Comfortable clothes (not too tight) for giving and receiving an oil massage. For example, cotton trousers, t-shirts, shorts, hair elastics, cap (if needed), etc.
To receive the treatment, you need to wear underwear, stretchable underwear for men is better.
A pair of flip-flops. We walk barefoot in the classroom. We recommend that you bring a pair of flip-flops to access the tea and toilet areas. ** Collective sandals will be available.
If you wear glasses, please bring a protective case for your glasses to avoid breakages.
Your cup for coffee / tea (if possible); otherwise we use disposable paper cups.
Meals: You can bring your snack/picnic, or buy in supermarket or lunch at at the restaurant, see Breaks and lunch

Practical advice at arrival

Rest well after your travel. If necessary use earplugs and eye shades to adjust to the new environment.
Bring your usual pillow for better sleep.
Take care of your belonging especially in metro and public areas. Learn more
If you would like to make any suggestion on this advice list please contact us

Personal hygiene

Personal hygiene and cleanliness are essential for massage therapists as we work closely during training. The best practice is to shower before and after the working day. When arriving at the training site, wash your hands with soap before entering the training room. Keep your shoes outside and bring a pair of sandals (flip-flops) for moving around (tea break area, toilets, etc.).
Rewash your hands and feet before and after each massage session. Use wet baby wipes if necessary; they are readily available. Nails should be short, with smooth edges, using a nail file. Be careful not to cut them too quickly and too close to the skin, leading to discomfort, bleeding and possibly infection.