Day Spa in Paris?

Question

I will be traveling to Paris in March with my daughter. I would like to treat her to a Europeon day spa experience but I don't want to spend a fortune at one of those 5 star spa hotels. Can anyone recommend a good day spa in the city? Thanks!

Answer 1

Oh. Can I come? Here's to your bien-etre (well-being). Book it now, if you can- Paris spas are usually out 1-2 months. No matter where you go, french women know how to take care of their skin and are overall beauty experts- you are going to love it. There are tons of products in France that you can't get in the US so I suggest stocking up on anything you like.

Here are a few ideas for you:

Les Bains du Marais : www.lesbainsdumarais.com

on the site of ancient bathing spots, facials, massages, saunas, and traditional steam rooms. 30-60 euro for steam room and massages...

Villa Thalgo www.thalgo.com - a Mediterranean style spa.

Omnisens- a HUGE spa with everything, and Pilates!

remember to say bonjour and merci... bon voyage!

Answer 2

There's the Massage Cafe at 181, rue Saint Martin in the cetnrally located 3rd arrondisement. There website is here: http://www.massagecafe.com/index.php (in French)

An alternative to a European day spa is the Hammam (turkish baths) at 39 rue Geoffroy-St-Hilaire, in the 5th arr.  (Metro Censier-Daubenton). This is part of the Arab Institute which is worth checking out even if you don't use the baths.

They are open daily from 10am-9pm (hours and days for men and women change, so phone first, tel [phone] but generally women on Mon & Wed-Sat)