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Six Senses Paris
What is SLOW LIFE?
Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wholesome… Learning, Inspiring, Fun, Experiences is a commitment by Six Senses to provide sustainable tourism and spa solutions for consumers, suppliers and partners. From sourcing building materials wherever possible from sustainable and local sources, to the quality and origin of the products and innovative, enriching experiences, SLOW LIFE aims to heighten the spa guest’s knowledge and awareness of the provenance and impact of their wellness journey.
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Above: The eco-luxury urban spa marks the fi rst Six Senses property in France Right Top: The walls of the treatment rooms are illuminated to envelop the spa guest Right Bottom: An inviting retail area is accessed directly from street level
Indeed such dedication to the delivery of fi ve- star treatments that work with the environment takes some beating. Again the SLOW LIFE thinking comes into play, encouraging the spa to be almost self suffi cient. This is notably demonstrated in the signature Opera de Paris Honey Facial, using honey harvested from hives on top of the roof and other buildings nearby, which is then graciously collected by city bees. “As well as serving as an effective anti- ager, the honey is part of a wider initiative in the city to counter the disappearance of the bee in the last few decades and to promote bio-diversity in the city of Paris,” says West.
Eco-wellness on the up Crucially, all the design and treatment innovations are more than mere gimmicks. They serve to facilitate the healing journey. French designer Pierre David has installed, on the lower level of the spa, a real-time sky image projected onto the full length of the wall. It means as guests wait in the
basement’s reception, or take tea in the relaxation area, they are part of a living visual experience: observing the actual Paris sky while being indoors and below street level. “The city projection is an important component of healing,” West adds, “and at the same time creates a fascinating and ever- changing landscape and light experience.” It’s this attention to detail that confi rms Six Senses’ position as a favourite among modern holidaymakers whose spa pursuits need to be delivered with an honesty and an integrity that can withstand the toughest scrutiny. A rising trend for greener wellness and travel solutions has boomed in the past decade. A recent survey by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community, found that green tourism experiences were high on the agenda of today’s consumers. Over 34% of US respondents said they would visit an environmentally friendly hotel or resort in the coming year and 32% of those surveyed said they will be more environmentally conscious in their travel decisions this year, up from 26% in the previous year.
Six Senses is at the forefront of this shift in consumer thinking, and with new developments in Thailand, Vietnam at Phu Quoc, Brazil and Turkey, the eco-wellness and travel community will have even greater choice of spa with a clear conscience in the near future.
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SPA STATISTICS
Six Senses Rue de Castiglione T: +33 (0) 1 43 16 10 10
www.sixsensesspas.com
Founder and CEO Sonu Shivdasani Managing Director Samir Patel Holistic Advisor Clare West Spa Director Nathalie Abi-Khalil Investment Undisclosed sum Size 240 sqm Interior design Pierre David for Agence David & Lampros
www.pierredavid.com Vertical garden Patrick Blanc
www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com Treatment rooms six Product houses Aromatherapy Associates, VOYA Signature treatments Rejuvenating Asian-based treatments; half-day sensory journeys; Paris Rooftop Honey Facial Visiting practitioner disciplines Chi kung, reiki, shiatsu, traditional Chinese medicine, kinesietherapy, fasciatherapy
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