When I moved to Paris from London , I quickly noticed that although so-called ‘French girl cool' might be a low-key look, it’s far from maintenance-free. In fact, Parisians are more likely to dress up, and favour looking pulled-together more highly than Londoners, for whom eclecticism and individuality are watchwords. While Parisiennes keep make-up and hair dialled down, subtlety is far from effortless, and well-groomed hair, nails, brows, and keenly looked-after skin are non-negotiable.

So is body and health, of course – visit any green space on a Sunday morning and you’ll likely see plenty of Parisians running or exercising outdoors, making use of their pretty city – for visitors, it’s also a great way to sightsee, demonstrated beautifully by the way the 2024 Olympics made the entire city its playing field. Parisians expect the best in all things, and beauty and wellness are no exception. Below, find the very best wellness spots in Paris.

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