Karma Mingyur Ling (Montchardon) is located in France, in the mountains between Grenoble and Valence.In 1976, the 16. Gyalwa Karmapa asked Lama Tonsang to construct and guide this center. At the moment there are approximately 15 residents and a lot of dharma-activity goes on. It is the first place in Europe where eight traditional stupas were built.