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When you need a respite from the flurry of tourists and locals on the Champs-Élysées, duck into Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris’ subterranean Spa Diane Barrière, 8,600 square feet of modern elegance. After exiting the elevator, the first thing you see is the Mediterranean-blue swimming pool, which instantly creates a sense of serenity.
You’ll be in such a state of bliss when you reemerge from the spa that the crowds on the Champs-Élysées won’t faze you.
You’ll be in such a state of bliss when you reemerge from the spa that the crowds on the Champs-Élysées won’t faze you.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The intimate 8,000-square-foot spa selected the beloved Parisian cosmetic and skin-care line Odacité for its treatment partner. The luxurious (and all-natural) products combine the power of crystals and essential oils.
- With just five treatment rooms, the cozy spa often feels like your own private oasis.
- Fitness buffs are spoiled for choice at this Paris spa, where not only will you have access to a 500-plus-square-foot gym with a personal trainer on hand, but you can also enjoy the city's only aquatic fitness circuit. Walk the labyrinth of lanes as the current pushes against you for a unique and invigorating pre- or post-treatment workout.
- Whether you have all the time in the world or barely a moment to spare, this accommodating spa has something for you. Massages range from a quick tension release lasting only 30 minutes to a personalized 60-minute to 90-minute options.
- In the warm, dimly lit treatment rooms, select the soundtrack to your treatment from a wide variety of music genres.
Things to Know
- You won't miss out on Paris' famed art scene when you plan a day of pampering here. Prints of masterpiece paintings adorn the walls, while object d'arts and statues subtly enhance the spa's many alcoves.
The Treatments
- The Odacité Detox Ritual purifies and hydrates congested skin using gua sha techniques and aromatherapy.
For a unique experience, try Spa Diane Barrière’s hydrojet bed. Featuring exclusive technology, the bed is heated to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water is propelled beneath the mattress to create massaging waves.
Complete your spa day with a manicure using vegan polishes from Manicurist.
The Facilities
- At 50 by 20 feet, the pool is the centerpiece of the spa and one of the largest indoor pools in Paris. The surrounding area features a slate gray and black color palette that adds to the sense of Zen.
- In addition, just off the main pool is an aqua training circuit, the only one of its kind in the capital. The combination of jets, bubbles, counter-current lanes and even a small waterfall feature work wonders on sore muscles.
- Five treatment rooms feature airy curtains and soft, warm-toned lighting, providing a cocoon-like retreat for pampering.
- A large relaxation room adjoining the pool area is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea and healthy snacks while lounging by a cozy fireplace.
- The 538-square-foot fitness area offers a wide variety of equipment for a workout session.
Getting There
46, avenue George V, 75008 Paris, France
TEL33-0-1-40-69-60-70
TEL33-0-1-40-69-60-00
Spa Diane Barrière Paris
