Unlock Paris: L'Echappée Urban Spa

Oberkampf, an area of Paris best known for its restaurants and bars, is also now home to the capital's first urban spa: l'Echappée. With natural light, exposed brick-work and polished concrete floors, l'Echappée anchors itself in a tasteful, contemporary luxury, providing a calming zen-like sanctuary for those seeking refuge from the bustle of the city.

On offer are a wide range of superlative treatments carried out by specialists in each field in beautiful treatment rooms. The miracle-working hour long Ayurvedic massage --which treats the mind and body holistically and releases all tension with a full body rub down--leaves you feeling both relaxed and revitalised and ought to be prescribed by doctors for all those suffering the effects of too much stress. Californian and hot stone massages are also on the menu, and the former can even be performed a deux for couples or best friends in the room equipped with two massage tables.

Facials and beauty treatments use Absolution products - the first unisex certified organic bespoke skincare range, which is from Paris to boot and used in treatments exclusively at l'Echappée. After your treatment, or indeed as a stand alone activity in itself, relax in the spa's large hammam and swimming pool area surrounded by wooden loungers--a space with clean lines and a minimal, pure esthetic--where you can read and drink freshly-squeezed juice while you lounge around and continue to indulge in the laid-back atmosphere. There are also pilates and yoga studios and a loft-style cafe and restaurant space, all with Echappée's signature cool, calm and urban stamp on them. A great way to spend an afternoon alone or with friends or a loved one, and the packages on offer make a fabulous gift idea.

For more information on the treatments available visit the Echappee Website

L'Echappée Urban Spa

64 rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris

+33 1 58 30 12 50

contact@lechappee.com