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Luxury hotel Le Meurice has teamed up with upscale Swiss skincare specialists Valmont to create an ultra-pampering spa focused on age-defying skin and body treatments. Though Valmont’s methods involve oodles of scientific wizardry and high-tech tools (as well as plenty of pure, mineral-rich Swiss water), the vibe in this dark, soothing space is more indulgent than clinical. Post treatment, you can buff up your newly radiant skin further by visiting the in-house “By Terry” makeup artist or relax with a light snack on the sunny terrace.

GO HERE WITH

Friends; significant other; yourself

WHY WE LIKE IT

The cocooning spa suites are the perfect antidotes to a day (or night) out in the City of Light. We’ve also got a crush on the cute, sunny terrace (and the “detox macarons” they serve on it).

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

It’s on the small side–there are only three treatment rooms, and the facilities are definitely not as luxurious as many of its peers'.

GOOD TO KNOW

The light spa fare menu served on the terrace includes salads and sandwiches. For those doing long-term treatments, the spa offers extended opening hours (8:00am-10:00pm). And keep your eyes peeled when lounging in the public areas, since this is a popular spot with the celeb jetset (à la Naomi Campbell and Salma Hayek).

OTHER LOCATIONS

Méribel (France); St. Tropez; Le Lavandou (France); Courchevel (France); Verbier (Switzerland); Barcelona; Montreal; Hong Kong; Awaijishima (Japan)

CLOSEST COMPS

Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie (Los Angeles); The May Fair Spa (London)

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