France Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Paris for a Chic Day of Pampering
Beautiful views of the Eiffel Tower from the Terrace deck at Shangri-La Paris.
A visit to Paris is the perfect excuse to romanticize your life, afterall, Paris is the “city of love” and considered one of the most romantic destinations in the world. The beautiful city is home to incredible museums, parks and gardens, world-renowned restaurants and patisseries, and trend-setting fashion. It’s also famous for effortless “French-girl beauty” and is home to some of the most iconic beauty and skincare brands.
Start your morning with breakfast at a legendary cafe like Les Deux Magots. Open since 1884, the destination has been enjoyed by stars of the literary and art world including Hemingway and Picasso.
Explore neighborhoods around The Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Près, and Le Marais. Stroll through Tuileries Garden.
Spend an afternoon at the city’s celebrated museums. You’ll be able to take in acclaimed works of art like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre, Monet’s Water Lilies at L’Orangerie, Van Gogh’s La Nuit Étoilée (Starry Night Over the Rhone) at Musée d'Orsay, and Marc Chagall’s Les Mariés de la Tour Eiffel at the Centre Pompidou.
Get your portrait painted at Montmartre. Sip champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Shop (or window shop) on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and the Champs Elysées.
After wandering Paris, a spa day is a must to relax in style. Embrace self-love with indulgent pampering at a luxurious spa. Here are the best spas in Paris for a chic and memorable spa day.
Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
Indoor swimming pool at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
10 Av. d'Iéna, 75116 Paris, France, +33 1 53 67 19 78
If you’re looking for a destination with breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower and Seine, the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, Paris should be at the top of your list. The hotel, located in the 16th arrondissement, is the former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte (He’s the grandson of Lucien Bonaparte, Emperor Napoleon I's brother.) Accommodations include 100 luxurious rooms, designed with distinct French-meets-Asian style. The rooms feature a calming Rococo color scheme and are bathed in natural light.
The Shangri-La Hotel, Paris is home to CHI, The Spa—a wellness oasis located in what were originally the location’s stables. The Spa, which draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La Legend—a place of personal peace, enchantment, and well-being—includes a health club with fitness facilities, a pool with an outdoor terrace, as well as a beauty treatment center. The Spa is built around a beautiful 17-meter swimming pool and opens out onto a green terrace.
Dior Institut at Hotel Plaza Athénée
Treatment Room at The Dior Institue at Hotel Plaza Athénée
25 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France, +33 1 53 67 65 35
Stay at the address of haute couture on the tree-line boulevard of the fabulous avenue Montaigne. From classic single rooms to spacious suites, accommodations are elegant and luxurious. Dine at La Cour Jardin in the pretty garden courtyard or the art deco-style Le Relais Plaza, the hotel’s classic Parisian brasserie.
When Dior launched its first spa in 2008, Hôtel Plaza Athénée was chosen as the perfect location. Complete with five individual treatment rooms, a couple’s treatment room, sauna and hammam, the newly renovated Dior Spa Plaza Athénée also features a new Dior Light Suite, offering light therapy. A first for a Parisian Palace spa, light therapy is used to synchronize circadian and chronobiological rhythms that influence daily wellbeing, energy levels, sleep patterns, and skin health.
Spa Profile: Dior Institut at Hotel Plaza Athénée
Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris
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Cheval Blanc Paris, 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France, +33 1 79 35 50 55
Located in the heart of Paris, a short distance from the Louvre and the Marais, you’ll find the majestic Cheval Blanc Paris. The elegant hotel offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Paris. The hotel is set in a historical building with an art deco heritage and features a reimagined contemporary style by Peter Marino. The 72 rooms at Cheval Blanc Paris feature large windows for sun-drenched lounging and dreamy bathtubs for calm moments.
Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris offers an elegant haven of relaxation. The spa’s beautiful infinity pool is adorned with a handcrafted mosaic by Michael Mayer. Other amenities include a sauna, hammam, and snow shower. There’s also a fitness center where guests can enjoy personal training and yoga. Services include massages, facials, and body treatments, created with Dior products and exclusive technology. Hair styling, cuts, and color are available at Rossano Ferretti Salon.
Le Spa at Four Seasons George V
31 Av. George V, 75008 Paris, France, +33 1 49 52 72 10
Built in 1928, the Four Seasons Hotel George V is an art deco landmark where visitors take in breathtaking Paris views and savor the very best of Michelin-starred French haute cuisine. The hotel features 244 rooms and suites with iconic Eiffel Tower views.
At the gorgeous Le Spa at Four Seasons George V, guests can take a dip in the luxurious swimming pool and unwind in the courtyard before melting away with a decadent spa treatment. Signature services include The George V Escape by Dr. Burgener Switzerland which features a body scrub, full body massage, and facial. The treatment concludes with macarons and champagne. There’s also the Parisian experience, a customizable massage that includes a “French Stretch,” a relaxing and gentle stretching technique.
Le Spa and La Maison Valmont pour Le Meurice at Le Meurice
Double Treatment Room at La Maison Valmont pour Le Meurice
228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France, +33 1 44 58 10 10
Le Meurice is a 5-star Dorchester Collection hotel known for its quiet elegance. This palace hotel which originally opened in 1835 is located in the heart of historic Paris. The luxurious hotel’s classic Parisian-chic rooms were recently restored, and its terrace features a spectacular 360 degree view of the city.
Le Spa is home to La Maison Valmont pour Le Meurice, the only Valmont spa in Paris. Guests can enjoy refreshments in relaxation areas or the pretty terrace, and unwind in the hammans, sauna, or at the fitness center. The spa features four treatment rooms where guests can experience Valmont facials, body treatments, and massages. Manicures and pedicures are also available.
Spa Guerlain at Saint James Paris
5 Pl. du Chancelier Adenauer, 75116 Paris, France, +33 1 44 05 81 81
Located in the 16th arrondissement, St. James Paris is close to famous landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero, and Musée d’Art Moderne. Built in 1892 on the site of Paris’ first balloon landing field, the hotel is located in a neoclassical building with a timeless chic style. In the 1890’s, it became the home for the Saint James Club of Paris, a gentleman's club and hub for cultural and intellectual life. It wasn’t until 1991, that the historical venue became a hotel.
The hotel features 22 rooms and 26 suites that are each unique and decorated in a colorful style that meshes art deco with contemporary details. Private apartments, villas, and pavilions, are also available for booking. Guests can enjoy food and beverages at the beautiful bar and Michelin Star Restaurant, Bellefeuille.
At the gorgeous Spa Guerlain, guests can unwind in the large vaulted spaces surrounded by Greco-Roman details. Amenities include an enchanting swimming pool with Paris sky view, whirlpool, hammam, and sauna. Treatments feature iconic Guerlain products. Popular services include the Imperial Relaxing Massage, Honey Repair Treatment, and the hotel’s signature treatment, Dédicace Guerlain.
Spa Nescens at La Réserve Paris
42 Av. Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France, +33 1 58 36 60 90
Just off the Champs-Elysées, guests at La Réserve Paris enjoy an intimate setting with views of famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Pantheon, and Grand Palais. Accommodations include rooms and suites elegantly furnished in a 19th century Parisian chic style – think herringbone parquet, damascene brocade fabrics, pastel hues, and soft textures.
The intimate Spa Nescens at La Réserve Paris offers a serene atmosphere for quiet relaxation. Amenities include a 16 meter indoor swimming pool, fitness area, and three treatment rooms. Services feature Nescens Beauty products, a Swiss anti-aging skincare brand. Wellness and fitness activities include yoga, pilates, and personal training.
The Ritz Club and Spa at Ritz Paris
15 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France, +33 1 43 16 30 30
The stunning 16 meter pool is covered with over a half million mosaic tiles and features relaxing underwater music.
The Ritz Paris is synonymous with French luxury and glamor. Since 1898, the destination has earned a legendary reputation for its magical French elegance. Each of the hotel’s 142 rooms has its own Parisian-chic personality. Fun fact: In 1898, the Ritz Paris was the first hotel in the world with electricity on every floor. It was also unique at the time for offering private bathrooms. The hotel has hosted Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Maria Callas, and Audrey Hepburn. Coco Chanel lived at The Ritz Paris for over twenty years.
The Ritz Club and Spa at the Ritz Paris is a gorgeous destination for a day of relaxation, beauty, and rich sensory experiences. Guests can unwind in the sauna, hammam, fitness center, and swimming pool. The stunning 16 meter pool is covered with over a half million mosaic tiles and you’ll notice relaxing music when you take a dip underwater.
Spa services include massages, body care, and Biologique Recherche facials. Makeup and manicure services are also available, as well as haircuts, color, and styling at David Mallet Hair Salon.
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