France is the best place in Europe for health spas. Hot spring water treatments have been popular for more than a century. Thalassothérapie or sea water treatments was born in France. You can choose from hydrothérapeutes (hydro therapists), knésithérapeutes (physiotherapists) and experienced beauticians trained in the latest technologies.
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Thalassothérapie focuses on the many benefits of the sea. There are soothing and toning baths and showers and revitalising muds and algaes. Balnéothérapie uses fresh water and offers a variety of treatments. Both use water-based treatments such as an affusion (where you lie down beneath a fine rain of warm water) shower or a water jet shower, a water-massage bath or underwater jet spray. |
Other treatments include algae wraps, dry massage or under a water mist, anti-celluite, etc. The choice is wide, for more information order the Water and Fitness in France brochure from Maison de la France. And don't worry, the centres will consult with you on the best treatments for your needs.
Another advantage of France is the diversity of its coastline. Invigorating spray of the Atlantic? Soothing mellowness of the Mediterranean? Sunny Provence? The climate where you take your treatments is an important factor along with where your interests lie. You should consider if you want to do some exploring, need anti-stress or want slimming or young mother treatments.
Arna is 45 hectres of pine trees in the heart of the Landes. Sauna, Turkish baths or Jacuzzi, and all levels of treatments available à la carte or in a package. Unforgettable areas to discovery, beauty and pleasure, weight-loss and overall well-being.
Euronat offers a domaine of 335 hectres on a 1.5 km beach, a 1400 square-meter thalassothérapie centre close to Bordeaux and the Médoc wine region. One-day, weekend or one-week packages available of all types: outdoors exercise, anti-stress, circulation or young mother.
La Jenny will welcome with golf and a wild ocean. The center offers: sauna, massages, fitness and yoga classes, face and body treatments. A true temple to health.
The CHM Montalivet specializes in balnéothérapie and offers relaxing massages along with medical treatments by chiropractors and kinésithérapeutes. Wraps, bio-feedback assessments and beauty treatments, Turkish baths and sauna complete their offers.
Riva Bella in Corsica promises paradise with its spa located right on the beach. It is equipped with the latest technology and offers a world of health and beauty, with packages or à la carte. There have a special package for men with popular treatments such as the Turkish bath, traditional black soap, wraps and shiastsu massage.
Sérignan has a brand new 1800 square-meter outdoor aquatic health centre-a great break by the sea.
Bélézy at the foot of Mont Ventoux, has is own method of treatments that is 100% personalized by a therapist. Hydrotherapy, algae, massages, osteopathy and Chinese medicine. They offer a special programs for back pain, circulation and seniors.
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