The size depends on what you’re going to be doing inside your yurt and how many people you’re going to be accommodating: for example, to accommodate holidaymakers or a family of 4 who are building their house while waiting for the work to be completed, we recommend a 32m2 yurt, as it’s very versatile: you can accommodate a couple as well as a family of 6; for a small sculpture or personal meditation workshop, or a guest room, we recommend a 20m2 yurt. And for an activity that welcomes the public, such as yoga, catering or a meeting space, a 50m2 yurt is recommended.
The main difference is that traditional canvas comes from Mongolia, while Techniplus canvas is made in France. Techniplus canvas is more resistant than traditional canvas, is made of acrylic or polyester and is waterproof, anti-UV and anti-fungal. It is unadorned and plain in color. Traditional canvas has decorations on a white background, and requires a rain screen underneath because it’s made of polycotton (cotton is not 100% waterproof), and can be replaced more quickly over time than Techniplus canvas.
It’s a choice: invest a little more in a hard-wearing, low-maintenance technical canvas (perfect for professionals or those who don’t have the time to maintain their canvas), or go for a smaller budget with traditional decorations but be more attentive and change it more often.
Yes, 3 times yes! We’ve added a layer of waterproofing to all our yurts to prevent leaks, and the 2 cm thick felt made from 100% washed sheep’s wool provides perfect insulation from both heat and cold (hello to all the ski resorts we work with); sheep’s wool absorbs moisture very well, preventing saturation and condensation problems. Not to mention the resistance and aerodynamics of the round shape of the structure, which means it can withstand wind and snow (mind you, we plow every morning after all).
The lifespan of a yurt depends on how well you look after it. A yurt lasts for many, many years when it’s heated in winter and well ventilated all year round. We like to say at Gandan Yourte that it’s like a house: if you don’t heat it and don’t ventilate it well, traces of mould can appear. And if you’re not using it for part of the year, we recommend dismantling it (it’s quick) and storing it in a dry place.
It’s mainly the outer canvas that needs changing after a few years. It can get dirty over time, depending on the environment you have around the yurt: bushes, trees, river, pond… It’s mainly a question of aesthetics, whether it turns green or shows traces of pollution, because our canvas is highly resistant, whether you choose the traditional or the Techniplus technical canvas.
These two hats have different uses: the crystal hat, made of flexible transparent pvc, provides protection from the elements while keeping the light well inside the yurt. The opaque hat can be used to block out light for sleeping, creating a subdued atmosphere or showing a film.
The hats are generally used together and one on top of the other. The crystal-clear hat is placed first on the roof-toono ring, then the opaque hat on top. In practice, the crystal hat is usually left on unopened, as it’s very practical and ventilates effectively through the door. The opaque hat can be folded and unfolded to let light through or not. Both bonnets are operated by means of external cords.
It’s easy to handle, the cords are long and flexible, and in the end you only need to manipulate a few to open the hat, the others remaining attached to the large outer cords. It’s something you can easily do morning and night.
The windows supplied with the yurt are useful for protection from the wind, but they are not 100% waterproof; as they are traditional, we have chosen to offer them to you, but they don’t provide enough protection from the rain in Europe; you can waterproof them if you wish to ward off small showers, but nothing beats the crystal hat, which is more effective.
The crystal hat is large enough to protrude over the outer canvas of the roof: when it rains, water runs over the canvas as if on a tile. Without a crystal cap, there’s a risk that water could pass between the roof-toono circle and the canvas, seeping inside.
Double function for the crystal hat: light well + rain protection
It all depends on whether you want your stovepipe to be fixed or removable.
If it’s fixed, we advise you to leave the crystal cap in place all the time, then cut the crystal cap to fit the location and diameter of the pipe, waterproof and insulate the outer part and handle the opaque cap, which will be the only cap to move up to the insulated stovepipe, so there’s no risk of heat; there will then be a little daylight through the “toono” circle, since the part under the pipe will not be totally covered by the opaque cap blocked by the stove outlet; if you want more darkness, we recommend installing an interior blind at the level of the “toono” circle.
If the stove pipe is removable, it all depends on your use: heating a lot, a little, just to remove moisture, heating because you live there…; it’s up to you to determine when you use the hats (night, rain, occasionally for a massage…) and therefore the stove to heat, and when you unhook it to remove it.
We would like to remind you that we are not professionals in the field of stoves and heaters, and that only a professional can advise you on how to install them safely.
The use of a stove or any other heating element is the responsibility of the user.
The heat of a wood-burning stove is very effective against damp. But any other type of heating works just as well: pellet, electric… Basically, the most important thing is to heat regularly during the cold, damp months, whatever the method, to evacuate all forms of humidity, both outside and inside (remember that we each expel around 2L of water vapor in one night – that’s a lot and it counts!).
You can do this yourself. Mongolian yurts always have roof drains, unlike Kyrgyz yurts, which have side drains. Some of our customers have adapted their stoves so that they exit through the side, by cutting out the wall, felt and canvas. In such cases, we recommend taking great care to ensure that the result is watertight.
No, but we can advise you to buy it in a DIY store.
In any case, your yurt will be delivered with a metal plate featuring a drain hole at the roof-toono circle, so you can adapt your stove outlet if required.
The traditional yurt is made by our craftsman in Mongolia, according to authentic, cultural and ancestral know-how; the contemporary yurt is made in Europe. Both are efficient yurts, but their purchasing approach (spirit, tradition…) and price are not the same.
Yes, you’re right, we often imagine a straight wall. In Mongolia, for yurts, curved walls are built to create the final rounded shape of the yurt. These walls are worked with hot bricks, so if you see little marks on your wall, it’s perfectly normal – it’s the work of the craftsman.
Yes, you can, but you’ll need to get permission from the town hall, especially for the water supply.
This depends on the size of the yurt. For example, a compacted 20m2 yurt, whose individual parts are assembled one on top of the other, has a volume of around 3m3; a 32m2 yurt, more like 4m3. What you need to imagine is a block whose largest measurements are the pillars/roof and the toono circle: e.g.: a 20m2 yurt has 2.15m pillars and a 1.30m toono roof circle: 2.15 x1.30 = 2.79m3, or around 3 m3.
ATTENTION: you’ll need more space to load a van or trailer, as you’ll need room to handle the elements and load them. To choose your vehicle, don’t hesitate to ask us, but the idea is to have a “useful” length the size of the pillars/perches and a door opening the size of the diameter of the circle/toono.
Yes, ideally the yurt should be placed on a round floor, so as to be slightly elevated and out of the water; it’s important to be able to fold down the canvas under the floor, so as to evacuate the rain along the canvas. The advantage of the floor is that it breathes, so we recommend it over a concrete slab. Insulated or not, oak or fir, low-budget or noble materials… it doesn’t matter as long as your yurt is not in permanent contact with water.
We’re still trying to find a good-quality, eco-friendly Gandan floor, which is why we’re not offering it to you; it seems absurdly pointless to bring in wood for a floor from Mongolia without local know-how. We’ll keep you informed!
We recommend a local craftsman who will be able to advise and guide you towards the floor that will best suit the use you wish to make of your yurt, and that will stand the test of time. It’s often good value for money.
No, they are an integral part of the structure in terms of stability. The traditional Mongolian yurt is a self-supporting structure, in which all the components fit together to form an efficient, sturdy structure, including the pillars. Some yurts from other suppliers are offered without the pillars, so they’re no longer traditional yurts but something else; we also recommend that you ask about their sturdiness.
No need to worry about installing furniture, sleeping arrangements or moving around in a yurt with pillars: we’re here to advise you on the best choices for harmonious, comfortable layout.
Yes, if you’re a do-it-yourselfer or have a craftsman do it for you, you can build walls into your yurt. We don’t offer this service, but many of our customers have already done so. Don’t hesitate to ask us for advice, and we’ll send you links and visuals.
No, because it’s not our core business; but then again, we like to learn from all our customers, we talk to them, they share their good ideas with us, and sanitaryware is once again a very good idea for which we can advise you and send you links and visuals.
NEO 32m2 yurt with Techniplus fireproof canvas and less than 19 people inside: yes
80 cm door opening, no threshold, M1 fireproof fabric
Here’s a site that we think sums up everything you need to know about yurt legislation.
By reading this, you’ll know everything you need to know and what you can do with your yurt.
The price of a yurt depends on its size and the canvas you choose. Delivery charges also vary according to your region or country.
We assemble the elements of your order and package them on a pallet, shrink-wrapped and strapped. This represents a nice block, overall 2.50m long, 1.20m wide and 1.80m high. Depending on your mode of delivery, the yurt is placed on the ground when it’s delivered to your home, or you can pick up the yurt components one by one from the truck, by cutting the ties and removing the plastic film, as everything on a yurt can be disassembled.
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For small parcels between 1kg and 30kg, the price generally varies from €18 to €65, depending on weight, volume and destination in France or Europe…
Typical example: a traditional 6-wall exterior canvas weighing around 25kg in mainland France: €45.
For larger parcels, we have a price list sent to us by the carrier, which defines the price according to your department, country and weight. Example: a French window, 30kg, to Côtes d’Armore (22): 100€.
For yurts, depending on their size, we also offer a weight/volume/destination price scale.
Example: a 32 m² yurt for La Roche-sur-Yon in Vendée (85): 550€.
As you can see, we work on a case-by-case basis: you tell us your destination and we’ll give you a price.
For yurts and in-stock items, we allow about 15 days after payment to prepare and ship your order.
For items to be ordered in Mongolia, we send containers every 3-4 months or so. Once in France, we usually deliver within a month.
These are estimates, sometimes it’s delivered faster, sometimes it takes a few days longer.
Of course, all over the world!
All countries bordering France: Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain… but also Reunion Island, New Caledonia, Bulgaria, even Spitzbergen Island at the gateway to the North Pole! And countries subject to customs such as Switzerland, Norway, the UK…
It all depends on the size of your yurt; let’s take the example of a 32m2 yurt with people who have never set up a yurt before: count on a day with 4-5 people.
A day with good weather, to take your time and calmly assemble the yurt, methodically following each step of our assembly instructions. It’s important not to be in a hurry, because the yurt’s components can be assembled, but they can also be disassembled if you hurry, and that’s no fun – you make mistakes and get upset.
You don’t want too many people either – 4 or 5 is enough. If there are more of you, there’s a risk that even with the best will in the world, things will pull in all directions, and that’s really not helpful.
1 beautiful day, 4 friends, 1 lunchtime barbecue and a good time – that’s the recipe for a successful montage!
You can pay for your order by bank transfer, credit card, Paypal, direct debit and cheque.
In my experience, bank transfer is the most reliable, as you have established habits with your bank and know your payment limits. It’s fast and secure.
Credit card, Paypal and direct debit are recommended for small payments and if bank transfer is really less convenient for you.
We occasionally accept cheques.
We guarantee the elements of your order on delivery, breakage and deterioration during transport when we organize it, by replacing them when they are in stock or by compensating if the stock is not available.
After that, a yurt’s condition depends on how well you care for it and its environment, which is why we can’t guarantee it over time. A well-maintained yurt will hold up perfectly for a long time; a yurt left unused all year round without being invested in or stored will deteriorate.
You can be sure that we’ll keep a close eye on you and do everything in our power to solve any problems you may encounter.
Once again, we’re sure that good communication between you and us is the key to a successful project and a beautiful yurt. Don’t hesitate to ask us for advice!
We no longer offer assembly services, as Gandan Yourte is a small team of 3 people – Marie, Maud and Olivier – and we prefer to remain available to advise you, even if we love meeting you and wandering around.
Above all, putting up a yurt isn’t difficult! People sometimes think it’s a real headache, but it’s not. All our customers do an excellent job of assembling their yurts, and we have detailed, illustrated assembly instructions, as well as advice on the keys to successful assembly. Don’t hesitate to ask us!
Of course, come and see us – there’s nothing like getting together to talk about your beautiful projects.
You’ll be able to see the components of the yurts and ask us your questions directly.
Where and when to come: by appointment at our warehouse in Torcy, near Paris (77200), accessible by public transport, mainly on Wednesdays.
The lifespan of a yurt depends on how well you look after it. A yurt lasts for many, many years when it’s heated in winter and well ventilated all year round. We like to say at Gandan Yourte that it’s like a house: if you don’t heat it and don’t ventilate it well, traces of mould can appear. And if you’re not using it for part of the year, we recommend dismantling it (it’s quick) and storing it in a dry place.
It’s mainly the outer canvas that needs changing after a few years. It can get dirty over time, depending on the environment you have around the yurt: bushes, trees, river, pond… It’s mainly a question of aesthetics, whether it turns green or shows traces of pollution, because our canvas is highly resistant, whether you choose the traditional or the Techniplus technical canvas.
2 key words: ventilation – heating!
Ventilate like a house, regularly and all year round.
Heating: regularly during the cold, damp months.
In this way you’ll avoid moisture build-up, saturation of the felt (which absorbs up to 3 times its own weight – impressive!), traces of mildew and water traps.
But also on a regular basis: tighten the outer ropes to hold the whole thing in place, check that the felt is not in contact with the outside, check that the openings do not allow water to pass through the frames between the canvas and the uprights. If this is not the case, seal again.
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