The capital may be known for its frenetic pace, but Paris is also steeped in the culture of well-being. The proof is in the many concepts all over the City of Light, inviting us to take time for ourselves and relax. Between beauty treatments, deep massages and astonishing innovations, wellness enthusiasts and stressed souls alike can experiment with numerous methods to find peace of mind and body.
If you're more interested in immersing yourself in ancestral methods , there's a veritable institution in Paris that acts as an ambassador for Chinese massage in Paris : Spa Lanqi.
With treatments inspired by the theories of traditional medicine note that this is "alternative" medicine, not to be confused with recognized conventional medicine and beauty rituals that span the centuries, this temple to well-being offers a wide range of exclusive treatments at several addresses, one in the 7th arrondissement , the second in the 15th arrondissement and the third in Neuilly-sur-Seine. You'll find yourself in the lair of Madame Lanqi , a Sherlock Holmes of well-being who has imported her methodology to Paris, the fruit of know-how handed down and perfected through three generations.
Our rendez-vous will be in the 7th arrondissement , at the heart of an XXL address that is one of the largest spas in Paris. With 15 massage cabins, a hammam, showers and even a bucolic tisanerie, this labyrinthine address takes us by surprise during our visit.
During our visit, we planned to discover a very special signature treatment : the exclusive ancestral massage of the house. During a telephone conversation, Madame Lanqi explains to us what this personalized treatment is all about. The massage is adapted according to various criteria: the season, the climate, our physical state and our mental state. An expert in her field, she is also able to detect our moods and tensions by the sound of our voice.
