Best-of 2023: our favorite sports and wellness experiences of the year

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Published on December 17th, 2023 at 05:47 p.m.
2023 was a year rich in sporting and relaxing discoveries. From mind massages and wellness cocoons to pool barges, here's a best-of list of our favorites! We're sure you'll find something to pamper yourself with next year.

Parisians have never needed a break from the hustle and bustle of the capital as much as they do in 2023! Tensions abound, and a little pampering every now and then is the best way to relieve them, just like sport. Even those on a tight budget will find something to suit them here, as letting go must remain affordable and accessible to everyone.

And we're in luck, because new relaxation and sports venues open every year in Paris! Here are our seven favorites that were not to be missed this year, but that you can still do next year, alone or with your loved ones, to get back into shape!

Our favorite experiences in 2023

Dream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho KaranDream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho KaranDream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho KaranDream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho Karan Dream Machine: a relaxing mind massage at the Ho Karan wellness center
Try the mind massage, an immersive experience between relaxation and hypnosis, for a psychedelic half-hour in a pleasant altered state of consciousness, thanks to photo stimulation. [Read more]

Annette K. - IMG 0577Annette K. - IMG 0577Annette K. - IMG 0577Annette K. - IMG 0577 Annette K., an unusual barge offering a gym, swimming pool and living space on the water
Ever worked out on a boat? Annette K. is your new floating gym, where you'll also find a swimming pool and a real living space, for a combination of well-being and wild parties! [Read more]

Rituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à ParisRituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à ParisRituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à ParisRituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à Paris Rituals opens its Mental Relaxation Oasis on the Champs-Élysées, a first-of-its-kind concept in Paris
Rituals opens a boutique on the Champs-Élysées, welcoming its first "Mind Oasis" in France, this October 12, 2023. This new 500 m2 address showcases the brand's full range of skincare, wellness and home products, as well as a vast space dedicated to relaxation, offering two unique experiences: mental relaxation and hydromassage, in the heart of Paris. [Read more]

Brooklyn Fitboxing - IMG 4598Brooklyn Fitboxing - IMG 4598Brooklyn Fitboxing - IMG 4598Brooklyn Fitboxing - IMG 4598 Brooklyn Fitboxing: we tried out this concept combining boxing and bootcamp, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe
A new gym is opening near the Champs-Elysées, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, from August 29, 2023. During your session, link up boxing and bootcamp moves to let off steam and strengthen your body! [Read more]

Maison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de ParisMaison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de ParisMaison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de ParisMaison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de Paris Maison Mauka, the cocoon of holistic well-being just outside Paris
Maison Mauka is a veritable temple to well-being, where you'll feel right at home. Arranged like a Parisian apartment, here you'll find numerous types of ultra-targeted treatments to recharge your batteries from head to toe, with a holistic dimension. [Read more]

L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005 L'Académie du Mouvement: sports classes, hammam and baths in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94)
A place to live, a gym and baths: this is the program offered by the Académie du Mouvement, a brand-new space dedicated to well-being in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, just a few kilometers from Paris! [Read more]

Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007 Burning Bar, the Parisian hot pilates studio, in the 16th arrondissement
Following in the footsteps of yoga, pilates has become particularly popular in Paris in recent years: and with good reason, numerous studios have opened in the capital. On Rue Raymond Poincaré, in the 16th arrondissement, a brand-new concept has just opened its doors: it's the Burning Bar, a place to do hot pilates in a warmer-than-usual room. [Read more]

We're looking forward to introducing you to some extraordinary new wellness and sports spots next year! See you in 2024!

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Need a little break from Parisian life? We take you on a tour of the wellness areas to discover in Paris, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and really take care of yourself. [Read more]

Episod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sportEpisod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sportEpisod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sportEpisod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sport Innovative gyms and dance studios in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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Our favorite experiences in 2022

Yogamour, le coffee shop vegan et cosy avec des bulles de méditation et de yogaYogamour, le coffee shop vegan et cosy avec des bulles de méditation et de yogaYogamour, le coffee shop vegan et cosy avec des bulles de méditation et de yogaYogamour, le coffee shop vegan et cosy avec des bulles de méditation et de yoga Yogamour, the vegan and soothing coffee shop with meditation and yoga bubbles
Yogamour, located in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, is a real little paradise, both a vegan coffee shop and a wellness space, since you can practice meditation and yoga in heated bubbles! [Read more]

Spa Luxury Paris, un moment de détente immersif dans des décors de rêveSpa Luxury Paris, un moment de détente immersif dans des décors de rêveSpa Luxury Paris, un moment de détente immersif dans des décors de rêveSpa Luxury Paris, un moment de détente immersif dans des décors de rêve Spa Luxury Paris, an immersive relaxing moment in a dreamy setting
Needing a relaxing moment on your own, with your partner or friends? Head to Spa Luxury Paris providing you with a break in Bali, Greece, or the Caribbean, without leaving Île-de-France! [Read more]

Insolite : un premier spa aquatique ouvre à ParisInsolite : un premier spa aquatique ouvre à ParisInsolite : un premier spa aquatique ouvre à ParisInsolite : un premier spa aquatique ouvre à Paris A duo floating massage in historic vaulted cellars converted into unusual baths
Looking for a soothing experience with your soulmate? We'll take you on a unique and unusual duo treatment in Paris: a floating massage in old vaulted cellars in the Latin Quarter, converted into baths. [Read more]

L'Oasis Meïsō, le centre de flottaison pour se laisser porter en apesanteurL'Oasis Meïsō, le centre de flottaison pour se laisser porter en apesanteurL'Oasis Meïsō, le centre de flottaison pour se laisser porter en apesanteurL'Oasis Meïsō, le centre de flottaison pour se laisser porter en apesanteur Oasis Meïsō, the floating center for weightlessness
For an exceptional, timeless moment, immerse yourself in the salt water of Meïsō floating baths, in sensory isolation in their new wellness center near Olympiades. The ideal way to clear your mind for a moment! [Read more]

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