To get a good grip on the return to routine, to lose weight, or simply to regain serenity, there's nothing better than a short stay in a thalassotherapy hotel. Here's our selection of our favorite thalassotherapy hotels in France.
Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa
The place in Bangor, on Belle-Île-en-Mer, accessible from Quiberon by a 45-minute boat ride, this thalassotherapy hotel Its two slate-roofed buildings in Bellilois style overlook Goulphar port and the bay of the same name.
This 4-star member of Relais & Châteaux offers 66 rooms and suites, all bathed in the soft light of the South Brittany. Whether they overlook the sea from their terrace (as most do) or their bay windows face the garden, they all wear colorful fabrics and light hues in a seaside spirit. For meals, guests have access to the hotel's two tables (Café Clara for seafood and 180°, the gourmet restaurant) as well as to Marie-Galante, the restaurant at the neighboring Grand Large establishment...
The Thalasso Moment in its center, The Clara Castle offers the full range of treatments typically practiced in thalassotherapy: hydrotherapy (a large infinity seawater pool with a counter-current swimming system, underwater jets, a whirlpool, 4 hydromassage bath cabins, and 4 tonic jet shower cabins), 4 cabins for affusion massages, 4 cabins for seaweed wraps, and 4 balneotherapy cabins dedicated to light therapy...
The thalassotherapy institute also houses the Spa Clara by Nuxe, the dedicated space well-being and to beauty.
A recommended treatment The "Around the World Massages" treatment takes place over three days with three sessions daily. On the program: Pacific Escape (wrap, massage), Imperial Ritual (exfoliation, facial treatment), African Getaway (African massage, wrap), Celestial Journey (foot massage, Watsu session), Marine Stopover (marine magnesium oil massage, algae wrap), and Ayurvedic Stopover...
Castel Clara
Port Goulphar, 56360 Bangor
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Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa
The place : in Gargas, not far from the ochres of the Luberon (the Provençal Colorado) and the villages of Roussillon and Bonnieux. A prime location in the Regional Natural Park Luberon.
Overlooking lavender fields, Coquillade originally consisted of six dry-stone houses, erected atop a hill for centuries. Other recent dwellings, but built with the utmost respect for traditional Provençal architecture by architect Rudy Flament, have been added to this authentic hamlet. It now forms one of the most beautiful resorts in a region that, however, is not lacking in refined addresses. Each dwelling features decor dominated by antique beams and terracotta tiles, as in days gone by. The large outdoor pools invite you to laze in the Provençal sun, as do the private pools that complete the Pool Suites... The three restaurants and two bars serve wines from the Aureto vineyard, the estate's own winery spread over 30 hectares surrounding the property. And for the truly sporty, Coquillade Provence features a Cycling Center entirely dedicated to cycling and local rides.
The Thalasso Moment Let's say it's more of a spa, since thalassotherapy proper is practiced with ocean water. But with its 2,000 m² dedicated to well-being, Coquillade's spa is one of the largest and most beautiful. PACA (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur) spa hotels. Its decor, both designer and streamlined, offers a zen and soothing universe.
A recommended treatment An Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage followed by an Oriental foot treatment and a Serenity Ritual facial.
Coquillade Provence
Le Perotet, 84400 Gargas
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Grand Hotel Thalasso Spa Saint-Jean-de-Luz
The place in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, directly on the Grande Plage.
A historic monument on the Basque Coast, this Belle Epoque palace, built in 1900, has weathered the twentieth century and entered the next despite numerous setbacks. Notably, a fire in 1904 and another, more recently, in 2014. Rebuilt each time even more beautiful, it still stands proudly on the Saint-Jean-de-Luz seafront. The renovation has optimized the spaces and created new suites with contemporary atmospheres that reinterpret the Art Deco spirit of the place. The Aho Fina restaurant, located in the rotunda, promises healthy and panoramic dining.
The Thalasso Moment The Loreamar Space, located on the ground floor of the building at sea level, has been repeatedly ranked among the best thalassotherapy centers in the world. Exotic wood, seashells, pebble fountains, mosaics, and marble colonnades frame a large seawater pool. The twenty treatment rooms, hammam-sauna, salt cave, and cardio room are reserved for a clientele that never exceeds thirty spa guests per day. These guests are cared for by an efficient team including a doctor, dietitian, osteopath, naturopath, acupuncturist, sports coach, and therapists.
A recommended treatment : The Thalion Ritual, designed as a mineral odyssey for the face and body: scrub, relaxing massage, hydrating facial treatment with a marine mask made of mineral gel containing the 112 trace elements of the ocean…
Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa
43 Bd Thiers, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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Roz Marine Thalasso Resort
The place In Perros-Guirec, one of the lovely resorts on the Pink Granite Coast. This new hotel, which is the most recent opening of a thalassotherapy center in France, opened last March, directly on Trestraou beach.
In a small building with clean lines, Roz Marine It offers 91 rooms and suites with balconies. Christophe Bachmann's particularly meticulous decor creates a warm atmosphere worthy of a luxury hotel. Reimagined Breton woodwork harmonizes with light colors, and the walls of the rooms feature frescoes by the painter Maurice Denis. A special highlight is the beautiful winter garden illuminated by a glass roof, as well as the two restaurants: the brasserie La Suite and the bistronomic restaurant, L'Haliotis...
The Thalasso Moment Located upstairs with a superb view of the sea and the Seven Islands archipelago, the thalassotherapy center features two 33-degree heated pools equipped with jets for swimming and aquagym activities. Cryotherapy, sauna, infrared sauna, Japanese Aquatizer technology (dry hydro-massage bed), and jacuzzi... complete the range of equipment for treatments.
A recommended treatment The marine course: multi-toned jets, stimulating geysers, relaxing swan neck, relaxing water blade, and Indoor jacuzzi comforting.
Roz Marine Thalasso
58 Boulevard Thalassa, 22700 Perros-Guirec
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Miramar La Cigale Hotel Thalassa & Spa
The place In Arzon, on the Rhuys peninsula, between the ocean and the Gulf of Morbihan.
Its ship-like shape, ready to set sail, earned it the nickname «the shape's liner» from its very creation. Opened in 1990, at the height of thalassotherapy's rise, this legendary establishment remains one of the most sought-after destinations for a complete thalasso experience. It's fair to say it has no shortage of assets. Firstly, its location on the Rhuys peninsula, facing the Fogeo beach and just steps from the small port of Crouesty. Secondly, its amenities: two panoramic restaurants on the rooftop of the fourth floor (Le Ruban Bleu and Chef Xavier Jegoux's Safran), 155 rooms and suites decorated in soft colors with comfortable designer furniture and large balcony-terraces overlooking the ocean or the lake…
The Thalasso Moment forgotten the «medical» aspect of thalassotherapy of yesteryear. With a change of ownership and renovations, The Miramar has also turned to a more cocooning version of thalassotherapy. While people still come here to lose a few pounds and get back in shape, the programs offered focus on three main themes: well-being, body beauty, and energy and spa... The center has no less than 43 cabins (a majority with natural light) for massages and treatments, three seawater pools, and gym and relaxation rooms...
A recommended treatment To recover from wraps and other massages, you should try the marine circuit. A true moment of relaxation that takes you through the water cannon, the geyser, the aquatic walking corridor, the jet stream, and all the «bubble contraptions» (lounger, pool, seat, etc.).
Miramar La Cigale
Port du Crouesty, Rte du Petit Mont, 56640 Arzon
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