Being stuck in Paris in the middle of summer isn't always fun, let's face it. Between the heatwave, the pollution and the stress of deadlines (yes, even in the middle of July), sometimes the skin no longer breathes and it (and you) really needs a little moment of escape. To take care of your skin, by taking a deep breath of fresh air while staying in Paris, here are our top 5 best spots to go when enough is enough.
1 SUISEN HOUSE
It is in the heart of the marsh that Maison Suisen has set up to provide its patients with shiatsu rituals for the face and body . Shiatsu is a Japanese massage which involves pressing on very precise pressure points to harmonize vital energies, relax the body and improve the appearance of the skin. A technique provided with Sei oil for the face or Kei oil for lymphatic drainage... To prolong the well-being experience, the spa practitioners also offer a tasting green tea , renowned for its benefits on the skin . A ritual that takes you to the green regions of Japan in the heart of Paris. Exceptional.
Location : Maison Suisen, 7, rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris / www.suisen.fr .
2 THE GREAT MOSQUE OF PARIS
If this address remains very well known to Parisians, many of them are unaware of all the advantages of this wonderful place where the spiritual lives in harmony with the body and its needs. Here we can stroll in the green garden Or have a good tea and cakes on the terrace decorated with mosaics . The perfect opportunity to relax and discover this magnificent place where fountains and green spaces form a sort of oasis. Almost like a mirage.
Place : The Great Mosque of Paris, 2 bis, place du Puits de l'Ermite, 75005 Paris / www.mosqueedeparis.net .
3 THE MARSH GARDENS
At the Marais Gardens , the atmosphere is one of relaxation . Located in the heart of the capital, this spa hotel the discreet facade actually hides a well-kept treasure: a paved courtyard of 1500 m2 in which Yoga classes are given by experts in the field to allow you to evacuate all your little daily worries while refocusing your energy. A REAL well-being break , essential when you live in the city.
Place : Les Jardins Du Marais, 74, Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris / www.lesjardinsdumarais.com/fr .
4 THAI BAN SABAI
When you enter a Ban Sabaï spa , it’s impossible not to cut yourself off from the outside world. Because everything here is designed to escape : mosaics, subdued lights, Far Eastern atmosphere... As soon as you pass through the doors of this establishment It’s a bit like the holidays are starting. Beyond its undeniable aesthetic aspect, this address
also provides vigorous 2,500-year-old massages that promote muscle relaxation, lymphatic drainage and body recovery. Enough to have a very good time all in all.
Place : Ban Sabaï Royal Spa, 46 rue de la Pompe, 75016 Paris / www.bansabai.fr .
5 ROELLINGER DELICATESSEN STORE
Total change of scenery inside of this delicatessen . Here, at 51 bis rue Sainte-Anne, you can find all kinds of spices from all over the world, from paprika to Ancho Rojo pepper, carefully arranged in more or less large glass bottles. An invitation to travel which will take your mind far, far away from your professional concerns and the hustle and bustle of Paris.
Place : Roellinger delicatessen, 51 bis Rue Sainte-Anne, 75002 Paris / www.epices-roellinger.com .
