Resorts with healing springs can be found in many parts of Europe, and France is not an exception: it has more than 50 thermal resorts and many SPA-hotels. These are great places for the body and soul recovery. In each of them you can find your key to happiness, tranquility and an inexhaustible source of energy.
In various quantities, thermal spas can be found in almost all regions of France. Most of them are located in the southern and south-eastern regions: in the valleys of the French Alps, along the Spanish border in Pyrenees, as well as in Auvergne. The tourist infrastructure is well developed there, which makes France car rental an easy way to get to them. Local spa hotels are able to satisfy even the most demanding guests. Here are some great options for a spa holiday in France…
Vichy Celestins Spa Hotel
Address: 111 Boulevard des Etats-Unis, 03200 Vichy, France
Accommodation price: from 149 Euros/night
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Vichy Célestins Spa Hotel is a magical place surrounded by beautiful nature. It occupies the 3rd position in the list of the World Spa Awards 2018. Here you can experience unique wellness treatments at the Vichy Laboratories Institute and the Pôle Santé Center.
Consultations of nutritionists, face and body massages, relaxing and detox programs, procedures by using Vichy thermal water, a sports club, a swimming pool – these and many other pleasures are at the service of hotel’s guests.
Four Seasons Hotel George V Spa
Address: 31 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris
Accommodation price: from 850 Euros/night
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Located close to the Champs Elysées, this striking example of luxury attracts tourists with elegant and rooms along with prestigious restaurants serving modern Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by wines from the best world producers.
Of course, a unique SPA center located on the area is its major advantage. It’s located on the fourth floor of the hotel, and its huge territory of 850 square meters includes treatment rooms, massage salons, traditional saunas and steam rooms, beauty salons, fitness rooms and yoga rooms.
Since the basis of the hotel’s activities is to create the most comfortable conditions for its guests, the wellness procedure can be provided directly in the rooms of the guests upon prior reservation.
Hotel Ermitage – Evian Resort
Address: 1230 Avenue du Leman, 74501, Evian-les-Bains, France
Accommodation price: from 220 Euros/night
The complex is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the heart of picturesque, unspoiled nature. This is a great place to relax from the noise of cities and busy working days. The 4-star hotel is located at the foot of the majestic Alps, where the air is fresh and light. There’s everything you need for a wonderful pastime: healing water from alpine sources, swimming pools and sports halls, first-class nutritionists, fitness instructors, and a golf course!
The hotel allows stay with a pet. Additional payment is 33 Euros per day.
Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat
Address: 71 blvd General de Gaulle, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
Accommodation price: from 170 Euros/night
Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is a legendary hotel with gorgeous views of the seashore. Opened back in 1908, it still remains the standard of prestigious and unsurpassed holidays on the French Riviera.
The atmosphere of chic and elegance, impeccable service, charming landscapes of the French Riviera, the proximity of Cannes, Nice and Monaco, a 1200-square-meter spa garden and spa complex with dozens of offices for massage and other pleasant procedures are waiting for the visitors. In the water pavilion you can relax in a sauna, as well as swim in the pool, and enjoy the sensory shower or ice fountain. In the tea bar, guests can order delicious herbal teas and freshly squeezed juices.
Sofitel Biarritz Thalassa Sea & Spa
Address: 13 rue Louison Bobet, 64200 Biarritz, France
Accommodation price: from 170 Euros/night
If you have always dreamed of trying on yourself all the charm and benefits of thalassotherapy, we suggest you go for such an experience at Sofitel Biarritz Thalassa Sea & Spa in Biarritz. This is another gem of the Basque Coast, and acquaintance with it promises to be the most pleasant and memorable. The complex operates according to the loud motto of “art de vivre”, surrounding its visitors with unsurpassed French refinement, luxury and charm.
The hotel has a chic spa, and its rooms overlook the Bay of Biscay and the sandy beach.
Park Hyatt Paris Vendome
Address: 5 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
Accommodation price: from 770 Euros/night
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Martine de Richeville in Park Hyatt Hotel is the legendary salon, which allows you to return the health and help get rid of skin imperfections. The unique technology of Martine Richeville is physical manipulation and communication, which have proven their effectiveness for more than fifteen years, and enjoy well-deserved popularity in London, Geneva and Brussels – this is the main advantage of this salon.
It’s based on the ancient traditions of Chinese medicine and the healing influence on the emotional field of a person.
The ideal combination of physical effects on the body, through massage and psychological techniques that have a healing effect on the state of mind, produce an effect for which you should visit the famous Martine de Richeville salon.