The Spa Imperial at the Hôtel du Palais, a haven of peace looking out over the ocean
Since it opened in 2009 the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, listed as a Palace, has had ties with the house of Guerlain. But the love story between the two houses goes back much further. In 1853, Mr Guerlain created the Eau de Cologne Impériale specially developed for the Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoléon III.
Stressed, tired, feeling tense? The Spa impérial offers a range of treatments, from massages to fitness programmes. Rates are those of a palace, with a multitude of different formulas (day/night formulas), packs and memberships so you can really make the most of all the Spa Impérial has to offer (pool, hammam, sauna, gym...).
Hôtel du Palais,
1 avenue de l’Impératrice, 64200 Biarritz,
tel. +33 (0)5 59 41 64 00.
www.hotel-du-palais.com
The Radisson Blu Spa, a marine experience
Perched high up in the seaside town, the Spa of the Radisson Blu Hôtel in Biarritz looks out over the beautiful Basque Coast. The Blu Spa, in the north wing of the four-star hotel, offers a wide range of treatments, relaxation and massages in a warm and cosy setting. Good to know, it uses Thalgo products (expert in marine cosmetics) and is open seven days a week.
Blu Spa,
1 carrefour Hélianthe, Radisson Blu hôtel, 64200 Biarritz,
tel. +33 (0)5 59 01 13 38.
www.blusparadissonbiarritz.com
The Régina Biarritz Spa, so art déco
You'll find French luxury with a twist in this bijou Basque 5-star hotel and its charming spa.
After a relaxing steam bath, we are easily tempted by one of the "Signature" treatments of the Sothys brand, the HANAKASUMI™, a Japanese-inspired ritual.
Hidden away in this prestigious Belle Epoque style building, you can also personalise your ritual by choosing between three different textures and 6 sensory escapes.
What are you waiting for?!
Régina Biarritz Hôtel & spa,
52, avenue de l’impératrice 64200 Biarritz,
tel. +33 (0)5 59 41 33 00.
https://hotelregina-biarritz.com
The spa in the Grand Hotel of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the ideal place to unwind.
Picture yourself, lying back looking out over the Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, feet almost touching the water, in total harmony with the Atlantic Ocean...welcome to the Grand Hotel Spa.
There's much to love in this vast spa, that stretches over 1000 m2 under elegant stone arches; its proximity to the Grande Plage and its elegant decor, mingling day light with tropical woods, shells, pebble fountains and iridescent blue touches.
Sauna, steam bath, multi-sensory shower, twenty treatment cabins with natural daylight, relaxation and herbal tea area under the arches, Valmont treatments and rituals, the Loreamar Spa also has a heated, indoor sea water pool with underwater music.
Grand Hôtel Loréamar thalasso & spa,
43 boulevard Thiers, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz,
tel. +33(0)5 59 26 35 36.
http://luzgrandhotel.fr
Having worked in the Landes and La Rochelle, Christophe Berliocchi has been a journalist for the daily newspaper Sud Ouest in the Basque Country since 2005. He is also the author of tourist guides for Atlantica Publishing (Pays basque, le guide idéal, Bordeaux, le guide idéal, Pays basque sud, passez la frontière, etc.).