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Gabriel Laurent: the beloved masseur of the stars innovates a concept of musical massage

After working in the most beautiful Parisian palaces for many years, Gabriel Laurent decided to launch his own massage parlor, in the heart of the 10th arrondissement. A unique concept to be discovered in total immersion… It is in the Beaugrenelle district that Gabriel Laurent decided to put down his suitcases. After 15 years of good and loyal service in prestigious palaces, the fairy-fingered prodigy has embarked on a whole new adventure: opening his own massage area. Gabriel Laurent welcomes you in a private apartment revealing a breathtaking view of Paris, the Quays of the Seine and our Statue of Liberty. Once night falls, it feels (almost) in New York! In this relaxing cocoon, we discover an ultra-design apartment composed of a small living room where you can relax before the massage, then a small room with a bathtub placed in front of the bay window with a breathtaking view, a sauna ... The peculiarity of the concept? Gabriel will massage you in a room equipped with XNUMX sound speakers. Beyond its certain mastery of ...

Spa Cinq Mondes: the new beauty institute for the stars

La Samaritaine has recently reopened its doors. After an extraordinary 15-year renovation, the Parisian department store is unveiling several spaces. In the one dedicated to beauty nestles a sublime Cinq Mondes Spa. The ideal place to relax, far from the bustle of Paris ... A sublime beauty salon hidden in the Samaritaine Accessible from the lower level of the Samaritaine, the Spa Cinq Mondes is a place of well-being with a unique character. Upon arrival, you are immediately amazed by the softness of its contemporary decor. High-quality materials mixed with eco-designed and locally produced products, subdued lighting, space planning… Here, everything has been designed to make the customer feel "at home". Express treatments and cures for holistic retreats Faithful to the brand's philosophy, this 400m² cocoon offers a French art de vivre by offering different care rituals: face, back and body massages combining effectiveness of ancestral pharmacopoeias from all over the world and cutting-edge French cosmetology. There is no express care for ...

La Coquillade Village, a luxurious haven of peace in the heart of Provence

Perched on a hill in the Luberon, this Relais & Châteaux establishment is a haven of peace with the appearance of a small village, combining Provençal charm with top-of-the-range hotel services… Immersion. After major works, La Coquillade Village was born in 2008, under the impetus of Carmen & Werner Wunderli, a Swiss couple in love with the south of France. As soon as you arrive, you are immediately seduced by the majestic driveway, lined with trees and lavender, leading to the estate. Built around an 2012th century hamlet – founded by Cistercian monks from the Abbaye de Sénanque, according to legend – Coquillade Village, which received the European Ecolabel in 63, has 42 magnificent rooms including XNUMX sumptuous suites, imprinted with softness and elegance. Stone walls, woodwork and ocher colours… Sober and uncluttered, the decoration in cream tones highlights exclusively noble materials. The fittings are signed by the biggest names: Starck for the toilets, local craftsmen for the woodwork and natural stone, not to mention the fabrics selected from famous manufacturers such as …

Espace Weleda has had a makeover and opens its doors to us!

After 3 months of rehabilitation work, the Espace Weleda reopens its doors to the public, displaying several novelties on the counter. We visited this superb institute! Located on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Espace Weleda was created in 2006. In addition to the sale of the brand's cosmetics, this haven of peace and relaxation offers different protocols to experience a moment. wonderfully relaxing: face and body massages to revitalize yourself in depth, practical workshops to learn simple gestures to reproduce at home and even themed events such as 'Massage Month' and well-being aperitifs. In order to be in line with the current values ​​of the brand and the expectations of customers, this high place of well-being has been completely redesigned. Closed for renovations at the beginning of last January, we were only able to push our door this spring and it must be said that the result was worth the wait! Upon entering you will discover a small lounge area, a green wall surrounded by a design wooden structure, reminiscent of ...

4 trendy evenings to organize with friends

To change from the usual aperitif-cinoch or the eternal pajama party to iron 'The revenge of a blonde', 'Lolita despite me' or the whole of 'Sex and the City', Paris Select has concocted 4 super nice tailor-made evenings, to do with your group of girlfriends. - Karaoke Le BAM + restaurant Le Gramont For a successful evening with girlfriends, nothing better than karaoke, to do your vocalizations elsewhere than in your car or in the shower! Britney Spears, Céline Dion, France Gall and other Beyoncé… After having had a series of hits like a rock star, head for Le Gramont, located a few steps away. Take a seat on the terrace of this legendary brasserie, with continuous service. In addition to the delicious dishes prepared by the chef, you can sip well-deserved signature cocktails! BAM Karaoke, 30 Rue Richer, 75009 Paris. 01 48 00 94 65 Le Gramont, 15 Boulevard des Italiens, 75002 Paris. 01 42 97 58 50 - Massages at the Phytomer Étoile Spa + Froufrou restaurant To treat yourself to a cocooning moment and relax with friends, head to the Phytomer Étoile Spa, 2 minutes from the Champs-Élysées. In addition to the sublime setting and the warm atmosphere, this spot is ...

The top institutes for a regenerating facial treatment

Dull complexion, purplish dark circles and dilated pores ... With the arrival of spring, the time for renewal has come! It is high time to give yourself a little boost, to start this new season in style ... Paris Select reveals the best spots for a regenerating facial treatment. Phytomer SPA Étoile A stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Phytomer SPA Étoile institute is definitely one of our favorite addresses. In addition to the sublime setting and the warm atmosphere, we appreciate the staff, always very attentive. For a rejuvenating facial treatment, we recommend the 45-minute 'radiance cleansing treatment'. First, the practitioner applies a heating mask with marine sponges then she proceeds to a careful extraction of the comedones ... This deep cleansing restores radiance and freshness to the complexion, the pores are cleansed and the skin much clearer! A real cocooning moment. Radiance cleansing treatment, 45 minutes, 69 euros. Phytomer SPA Étoile, 19 rue Washington, 75008 Paris. 01 42 89 65 55 Montecino Aveda Entering this temple of beauty and well-being, one will…

Our favorite addresses for a post-winter makeover

The capital has no shortage of salons and other small confidential boudoirs to offer you a dream complexion, a star haircut or a doe look... A short summary of the best Parisian addresses to sublimate you! – Montecino Le Salon, Spa & Barbier Montecino is the very first Aveda Lifestyle Salon in France. Located in the heart of the capital – rue du Louvre – this holistic and Ayurvedic temple of 300 m2 is dedicated to Beauty. It's hard to make a choice, between enhancing your hair with Aveda colors based on natural ingredients, Indian massages, Beauty of the hands or Beauty of the feet... For those who have already started their 2019 summer bikini challenge , the firm offers a high-end palpate-roll program with visible results very quickly. The facial treatments are also sensational, performed by experienced practitioners very attentive to our needs. At the end, we can find all the products used in the shop area and follow the valuable recommendations of the team to find those that suit us...