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'd rather immerse 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 (please note that this is so-called "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.
We find ourselves 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. In the 7tharrondissement, at the heart of an XXL address, you'll find one of the largest spas in Paris. 15 massage cabins, a hammam, showers and even a bucolic herbal tea room. In the 15th arrondissement, a luminous address with a hidden patio awaits us.
On this visit, we plan to discover a very special signature treatment: the house's exclusive ancestral massage. 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. The discomfort of the moment is easy to confide in and confirm: just a few days before the start of your period, menstrual cramps were making themselves felt, and your mood was pretty awful.
Then it's time to literally put yourself in good hands, in this case those of Chloris, for a 1h30 treatment. Here, when we speak of a made-to-measure massage, we weigh our words. As soon as the massage begins, a hot-water bottle is placed under your belly and a second one on your lower back. Heated cushions waltz from strategic point to strategic point throughout the treatment, as Chloris works hard to rejuvenate us from head to toe.
We then enjoy a massage that's meticulous, methodical, but not formal. Throughout the treatment, we feel that each gesture is adapted to us and our specific problems, while Chloris gives us a few tips and explains the source of certain tensions. With expert gestures, she auscultates, juggling pressure points, friction, stretching and kneading. When faced with stubborn knots, she'll get to the root of the obstacle, and we'll be amazed to finally feel the tension in the back of our neck evaporate after massaging the whole of our arm right down to our fingertips.
You get that satisfying feeling of a good massage, of being relieved of a weight you didn't realize you had. But this time, it's different again. Although we'd been promised rest for body and mind, we didn't expect it to be so fulfilled: in the days that followed, our aches and pains were greatly reduced, as was our bad mood. The batteries are recharged and we're ready for the next stage of our daily epic!
Another treatment for which the Lanqi spa is renowned is the Chi treatment. This deep, dynamic facial treatment is also exclusive to the concept, and promises to plump up the skin and even redefine features. The massage is energetic and supportive, the gestures mastered and we feel confident thanks to the combined expertise of Madame Lanqi and Nathalie, who gave us this treatment. Pressure points, guasha, brushes and a whole range of accessories are used for this service, which even goes so far as to relieve tension in the nape of the neck and stimulate the roots of our hair. The products used in this treatment are custom-tailored from the spa's own formulas, and it's quite surprising.
The promise of this service is to restore facial harmony between beauty care and massage. Remodeling, toning, lifting, the treatment combines several techniques adapted to each individual. At the end of the treatment, a mirror is handed to you, and you're immediately surprised: under the effect of the massage, the skin appears plumped, more radiant, and features are redefined. Dark circles are even greatly reduced, and we're blown away by the immediacy of the results, which also boost our self-confidence.
Dates and Opening Time
From April 8, 2024 to December 31, 2028
Location
Spa Lanqi Paris 7
48 Avenue de Saxe
75007 Paris 7
Access
Metro Ségur (line 10)
Prices
1h30: €148
