Best-of 2024: our favorite sports and well-being experiences of the year

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on December 17, 2024 at 03:48 p.m.
2024 was a year rich in sporting and relaxing discoveries. From yoga, massage and the Tibetan bowl to hair spas and boxing, here's a best-of list of our favorites! We're sure you'll find something to pamper yourself with next year.

Parisians have never needed a break from the hustle and bustle of the capital as much as they do in 2024! Tensions abound, and a little pampering from time to time is the best way to relieve them, just like sport. Even those on a tight budget will find something to suit them here, as letting go must remain affordable and accessible to everyone.

And we're in luck, because every year, new relaxation and sports facilities open in Paris! Here are our 6 favorites that you shouldn't have missed out on this year, but that you can still do next year, on your own or with your loved ones, to get back into shape!

Our favorite experiences in 2024

Re-Connect au spa du Shangri-La Paris - IMG 8360Re-Connect au spa du Shangri-La Paris - IMG 8360Re-Connect au spa du Shangri-La Paris - IMG 8360Re-Connect au spa du Shangri-La Paris - IMG 8360 Re-connect, a treatment combining massage and Tibetan bowls in the spa of the Shangri-La Paris palace
For the ultimate in relaxation, the Shangri-La spa offers a wide range of treatments, including Re-connect, which combines massage and Tibetan bowls for a relaxing sensory journey. [Read more]

RIISE yoga - nos photos - image00014RIISE yoga - nos photos - image00014RIISE yoga - nos photos - image00014RIISE yoga - nos photos - image00014 RIISE, the yoga studio for gentle muscle building and deep relaxation
A blend of vinyasa yoga and strength training, RIISE is one of those studios that modernizes "classic" yoga to add a touch of cardio, all in the semi-dark to enable amateur yogis to combine flexibility, renfo and relaxation for the duration of a session. [Read more]

Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l'École, l'immense espace SPA aquatique de remise en forme - IMG 0948Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l'École, l'immense espace SPA aquatique de remise en forme - IMG 0948Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l'École, l'immense espace SPA aquatique de remise en forme - IMG 0948Calicéo Saint-Cyr-l'École, l'immense espace SPA aquatique de remise en forme - IMG 0948 Calicéo Saint-Cyr l'Ecole: we tested the SPA aquatic fitness center in Yvelines
Calicéo Versailles - Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opens its doors on September 16, 2023 in Saint-Cyr-L'Ecole, near Versailles. A new oasis of well-being opens its doors. Imagine, on an impressive 5,000 m² surface, a wellness area that promises relaxation and revitalization thanks to state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, accessible almost around the clock. Beauty, massage and sport are all on the agenda. [Read more]

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Need to clear your head and get away from it all? Punch Boxing should be just what you're looking for! A group class alternating 50% boxing and 50% bootcamp, allowing you to let off steam to music. Your cardio will soar! [Read more]

Un Head-Spa japonais adapté aux cheveux bouclés et locks en région parisienneUn Head-Spa japonais adapté aux cheveux bouclés et locks en région parisienneUn Head-Spa japonais adapté aux cheveux bouclés et locks en région parisienneUn Head-Spa japonais adapté aux cheveux bouclés et locks en région parisienne Head Spa by Pop my curls, a sensory Japanese head spa for curly hair near Paris
Have you seen those Japanese HeadSpas that are all the rage on social networks? No need to take a plane to enjoy this wellness experience: a concept within navigo's reach awaits you in the Paris region. Bonus: services are also available for curly hair and locks! [Read more]

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At Le Meurice, beauty becomes an art. With the Grand Soin Hydrafacial at Maison Valmont, the palace's spa, in just 90 minutes your skin is transformed by the magical combination of cutting-edge technology and anti-aging expertise. [Read more]

We're looking forward to introducing you to some extraordinary new wellness and sports spots next year! See you in 2025!

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Need a little break from Parisian life? We take you on a tour of the wellness areas to discover in Paris, where you can enjoy a moment of relaxation and really take care of yourself. [Read more]

Episod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sportEpisod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sportEpisod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sportEpisod, le centre sportif haut de gamme pour vous réconcilier avec le sport Innovative gyms and dance studios in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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Our favorite experiences of 2023

Dream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho KaranDream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho KaranDream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho KaranDream Machine : un massage de l'esprit relaxant dans le centre de bien-être Ho Karan Dream Machine: a relaxing mind massage at Ho Karan, Burning Bar
Try the mind massage, an immersive experience between relaxation and hypnosis, for a psychedelic half-hour in a pleasant altered state of consciousness, thanks to photo stimulation. [Read more]

Annette K. - IMG 0577Annette K. - IMG 0577Annette K. - IMG 0577Annette K. - IMG 0577 Annette K., an unusual barge offering a gym, swimming pool and living space on the water
Ever worked out on a boat? Annette K. is your new floating gym, where you'll also find a swimming pool and a real living space, for a combination of well-being and wild parties! [Read more]

Rituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à ParisRituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à ParisRituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à ParisRituals va ouvrir son Oasis de relaxation mentale sur les Champs-Élysées, un concept inédit à Paris Rituals opens its Mental Relaxation Oasis on the Champs-Élysées, a first-of-its-kind concept in Paris
Rituals opens a boutique on the Champs-Élysées, welcoming its first "Mind Oasis" in France, this October 12, 2023. This new 500 m2 address showcases the brand's full range of skincare, wellness and home products, as well as a vast space dedicated to relaxation, offering two unique experiences: mental relaxation and hydromassage, in the heart of Paris. [Read more]

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A new gym is opening near the Champs-Elysées, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, from August 29, 2023. During your session, link up boxing and bootcamp moves to let off steam and strengthen your body! [Read more]

Maison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de ParisMaison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de ParisMaison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de ParisMaison Mauka, le cocon du bien-être holistique aux portes de Paris Maison Mauka, the cocoon of holistic well-being just outside Paris
Maison Mauka is a veritable temple to well-being, where you'll feel right at home. Arranged like a Parisian apartment, here you'll find numerous types of ultra-targeted treatments to recharge your batteries from head to toe, with a holistic dimension. [Read more]

L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005L'Académie du Mouvement - nos photos de la salle de sport/piscines et bains à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés - image00005 L'Académie du Mouvement: sports classes, hammam and baths in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94)
A place to live, a gym and baths: this is the program offered by the Académie du Mouvement, a brand-new space dedicated to well-being in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, just a few kilometers from Paris! [Read more]

Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007Burning Bar - nos photos - image00007 Burning Bar, the Parisian hot pilates studio, in the 16th arrondissement
Following in the footsteps of yoga, pilates has become particularly popular in Paris in recent years: and with good reason, numerous studios have opened in the capital. On Rue Raymond Poincaré, in the 16th arrondissement, a brand-new concept has just opened its doors: it's the Burning Bar, a place to do hot pilates in a warmer-than-usual room. [Read more]

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