We asked the most beauty-obsessed people we know to reveal their secret sources, because nothing’s better than well-informed word of mouth. Our experts: Géraldine Boublil, a fashion and interior-design consultant and the curator of the @erinoffduty Instagram account; Mathilde Favier, public-relations director for V.I.P. services at Christian Dior, Paris; Barbara Schinazi, a fashion executive; Michelle Lu, a co-founder and the editor of Semaine magazine; Sophie Carbonari, a facialist and the founder of Sophie Carbonari Protocol; Sofia Nebiolo, a writer and founder of Great Consulting, a production-and-consulting agency; Christopher Niquet, a writer and founder of Study magazine; Vanessa Seward, a fashion designer and painter; Violette, a makeup artist, founder and C.E.O. of the Violette_Fr beauty brand, and the creative director of makeup for Guerlain; Linda Wells, the editor of Air Mail Look; and Camille Rowe, a French-American model and actress.
The Tip-Top Facialists
Sophie Carbonari
Sophie Carbonari Protocol
170 Galerie de Valois 75001
I’ve had countless facials in Paris, from the sublime (Biologique Recherche) to the ridiculous (involving raw oysters on my eyelids). A French friend led me to Sophie, whose fans include Naomi Campbell and Caroline de Maigret. She mixes her own products—Ayurvedic oils, colloidal silver, hyaluronic acid, vitamins E and B12—and combines them with a series of microcurrent, acupressure, shiatsu, and rhythmic pinching and tapping until the puffiness vanishes. All that remains is glowing and luminous. —Linda Wells
Masami Oyangi
Les Bains de Grenelle
76 Rue de Grenelle 75007
Masami has been taking care of my skin since I moved back to Paris. She uses mainly Biologique Recherche products, which are my go-tos at home as well. The salon is situated in a quiet Rive Gauche space near the embassies and has serene, cozy rooms over two floors. —Christopher Niquet
Ambassade Biologique Recherche
32 Avenue des Champs-Élysées 75008
This temple to facials on the Champs-Élysées is renowned for its sophisticated, quiet treatments and its exceptional skin-care products. —Sophie Carbonari
Cible Skin
31 Rue François 1er 75008
The recently opened studio targets skin aging with high-tech facials and lasers in a luxurious space right near the Champs-Élysées. It’s popular with the cast of Emily in Paris, including Lily Collins and Camille Razat. —Sophie Carbonari
Margot Faucheur
MO by Faucheur
57 Rue Boissière 75016
Margot does a vigorous deep-muscle facial called Kobido. She uses her fingers in a specific way that makes the face look lifted. —Géraldine Boublil
Sylvie Puig
Centre d’Esthétique Jane de Busset
30 Rue Pasquier 75008
Sylvie is the fairy godmother of skin. Settle into the clinically chic white-and-gray space for her classic hydradermie facial that leaves you feeling fresh and looking brighter. —Sofia Nebiolo
Anouk Biard
64 Rue d’Amsterdam 75009
Anouk adapted her facial massage from the Japanese tradition of Kobido. Her touch is melodic. It stimulates and then drains the face of stress and tension, creating a visible, if temporary, lift. Her selection of natural oils in decorative vials adds a little mystery to the whole experience. —Sofia Nebiolo
Dior Spa Cheval Blanc
8 Quai du Louvre 75001
I love the Le Soin Dior Prestige Haute Précision facial, which uses massage to tone the face. —Matilde Favier
Jane de Busset
30 Rue Pasquier 75008
This real, classic cleansing facial relies on a steamer to soften the pores. I love it! —Matilde Favier
Muse & Heroine
10 Rue Charlot 75003
I could spend my entire day at the Healing House of Muse & Heroine, starting with a facial from Carlotta. —Matilde Favier
Barbara Sand
@barbarasandfacialiste for appointments
I’ve been working with Barbara for more than 10 years. She does drainage massages like nobody else. It really helps with water retention, blood circulation, and reducing the appearance of cellulite. She is very well trained by the Kobido master, and does amazing facials with Kobido massage. She uses our Boum Boum Milk and C’est La Cream in her facials. —Violette
La Maison Valmont
Le Meurice
228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001
I’m nuts about Valmont beauty products, so I’m a regular at this spa, which is located at one of the most beautiful hotels in Paris. My favorite treatment is the Anti-Wrinkle Lifting Treatment, which uses massage and facial release. —Vanessa Seward
Sam Da Costa
Clinique Dr. Dray
3 Avenue Montaigne 75008
I feel like I’m going to get in a lot of trouble with a lot of Frenchwomen for divulging her name, because I think she’s France’s best-kept secret. She’s the age-naturally lady, and she’s amazing. She does non-invasive procedures that produce collagen and tighten your face. And there is no downtime. —Camille Rowe
Hervé Hérau
herveherau.com for appointments
Hervé is a great facialist and I love his products. He doesn’t have a lot, but they’re all awesome. —Camille Rowe
Facestellar
46 Rue de Richelieu, 75001
Facestellar is a fairly new spot that specializes in facial massage. I like to get off a plane and go directly there. The prices are really good, too. —Camille Rowe
Our Very Favorite Massages
Miyuki Isumi
280 Rue Saint Honoré, 75001
Miyuki, an incredible osteopath, can relieve all manner of body pain with careful, patient movements. She can also create an exercise routine to solve posture-related problems. Her office is tiny and situated right next to the Tuileries Gardens. —Christopher Niquet
Paul Sithongsouk
4 Rue Legoff 75005
He started in the world of sports, where he worked with Serena Williams and NBA player Joachim Noah. His manual therapy and acupressure are truly unique. He has a studio in Paris but can also offer home visits. A gem. —Christopher Niquet
Lorène
Maison Alaena
32 Rue de Paradis, 75010
Lorène administers a perfect pressure massage that’s relaxing and deep at the same time. The location is dreamy in a Parisian apartment and a rooftop with a magical view of Paris. —Géraldine Boublil
Dee Lebrogne
Hotel Hoy
68 Rue des Martyrs 75009
At this wellness-oriented hotel near my house, Dee does an incredible Ayurvedic massage. She really takes the time to know what’s happening in your life, to move energy in the way you need. I find her massages to be very energizing. —Michelle Lu
La Sultane de Saba
Lasultanedesaba.com for locations
When you enter this institution for massage and hammams, it feels as though you’ve stepped back into Yves Saint Laurent’s Marrakech with mystical scents of jasmine and orange blossoms, and perfectly dimmed lights to hide among. I always try to take a little piece home with their Black Soap or Beurre de Karite cream. —Barbara Schinazi
Scar Lab
9 Rue Marbeau 75016
A new-ish beauty institute with a strange name in the 16th Arrondissement, this is a hotspot for lymphatic drainage, body sculpting, and infrared saunas. It’s open Monday through Sunday, which, as we all know, never happens in Paris. —Barbara Schinazi
Assa Spa
8 Rue Christine 75006
This minimalist, serene Japanese spa has wonderful shiatsu and transporting foot reflexology. —Sophie Carbonari
Evy Cifaï
@lyftbyevy for house calls
Evy practices a technique called Renata França, which involves moving the hands at precise, calibrated speeds to help circulation and lymphatic drainage. —Sophie Carbonari
Martine de Richeville
Hôtel Costes
7 Rue de Castiglione 75001
Martine trained in Chinese medicine and a variety of massage techniques to develop her particular rhythmic movements. She aims to reduce inflammation and cellulite by improving circulation and what she calls “harmonizing energy.” Her centers are scattered throughout Paris, but my favorite is at the Hôtel Costes. —Sophie Carbonari
Centre Anne Cali
7 Rue Lamennais 75008
Anne Cali is a physiotherapist who employs the Gad Method, a mix of massage techniques that involve gripping the skin and rolling it between her thumbs. Her technique has seduced multiple Parisienne journalists. —Sophie Carbonari
Laura Pavese
MTLP Body Psychology
@mtlp.co for appointments
Laura is an incredible woman who does full-body therapeutic massage. She takes the time to understand your body and lifestyle and then, for two hours, does cupping, massage, and acupuncture. You walk out of her gorgeous little studio feeling renewed! —Michelle Lu
Suisen
7 Rue de Thorigny 75003
This stunning new studio feels like a Ryokan. The therapists specialize in traditional shiatsu on a futon, or shiatsu with aromatic oils on a massage table. —Michelle Lu
Martine de Richeville
13 Boulevard Malesherbes 75008
The therapists who specialize in remodelage massage redesign the body with a unique method, leaving you feeling completely light and energized, and even snatched. —Sofia Nebiolo
Aesthetic Club Paris 7
Rue de Chazelles 75017
The therapists use a combination of lymphatic-draining techniques and wooden massage tools treat mind, body, and cellulite. —Sofia Nebiolo
Jacqueline Miranda
@braziliantouch_jack for appointments
Jacqueline is an unbelievable lymphatic masseuse who makes house calls. She has beautiful energy. —Camille Rowe
Spa Mont Kailash
16 Rue Saint-Marc 75002
I love the healing massages here. They are so much better than having someone just apply oils and pet me. —Violette
Workouts For The Ages!
Adrian Perry
Adrian Perry Personal Training
@mradfit for appointments
Adrian comes to my house early in the morning before the kids wake up. If they’re awake, put them in the living room with me and it makes my workout even more fun. Adrian has a holistic approach to training. I need to reinforce my body now with two kids. Since I’ve been working out three times a week, I’m much stronger! —Violette
Isaac Calpito
Torch’d by Isaac
@isaacboots for Instagram Live classes
I discovered his classes on Instagram during the lockdown. At first, I was screaming, because it’s very hard, but then my body got stronger and I became addicted. —Géraldine Boublil
Heimat by Waris Dirie
35 Rue Paul Valéry 75116
Newly opened in Paris, this huge, women-only club feels like a spa. I love the yoga classes, especially Vinyasa with Deepu. —Géraldine Boublil
Luiz Broetto Yoga
Luizbroetto@icloud.com for appointments
I regularly practice yoga with Luiz, and whenever I can, I also swim at the Cercle Interralié. —Matilde Favier
Rasa Yoga Rive Gauche
21 Rue Saint-Jacques 75005
I’ve been going here ever since I moved to Paris. The studio is beautiful and serene. —Michelle Lu
Dancefloor Paris
112 Rue du Chemin Vert 75011
If I need something more invigorating, I’ll take a dance class here with a friend. There are classes with a pop-star theme, there’s Afrobeat—and really something for everyone. You’ll have a laugh, too. —Michelle Lu
Drop In To These Day Spas
Le Bristol Paris
112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75008
Not only does it have a wonderful day spa, but it also has a pool. It’s nice to go for a dip and relax. —Géraldine Boublil
Belleyme Marais
8 Rue Charles-François Dupuis 75003
The infrared saunas here conveniently have individual showers and a café serving smoothies, infusions, and coffees in the front for a quick refresh during the day. —Sofia Nebiolo
Maison Alaena
32 Rue de Paradis 75010
An unexpected oasis in the heart of Paris, Maison Alaena’s minimalist spa, café, and hammam offer serenity in the city with a view of the Sacré-Coeur. In the warmer months, the terrace is delightful. —Sofia Nebiolo
Les Bains du Marais
14 Rue Saint-Fiacre 75002
After a great steam you can get a full energizing body scrub that transforms your skin. —Christopher Niquet
l’Institut Guerlain
68 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
This iconic building from hundreds of years ago has an incredible design, and the service here is absolutely amazing. They play with your senses, providing exceptional treatments in a historical room. It’s very special! —Violette
Spa Guerlain
Trianon Palace at Versailles
1 Boulevard de la Reine 78000 Versailles
Technically, it’s not in Paris but right next door in Versailles, just adjacent to the gardens of the Château. I like to spend a day by the pool getting pampered in between swimming laps, and even sunbathing. It gets quite close to taking a small vacation for the day. —Vanessa Seward
And Do Grab a Bite …
Wild and the Moon
Wildandthemoon.fr for locations
These cafés have the best lattes and vegan treats. We don’t have enough health food in Paris, and we definitely need more! —Géraldine Boublil
Maisie Café
32 Rue du Mont-Thabor 75001
I’m nuts about Maisie’s homemade juices which instantly make me feel clean and healthy. My favorites are the Go and the Cleanse varieties. When I’m in the neighborhood, I love having lunch there because the owner, Isabella, is always coming up with new delicious super-healthy recipes. —Vanessa Seward
Guenmai
6 Rue Cardinale 75006
One of the first macrobiotic restaurants in Paris, this has been a local favorite for more than 20 years. It is family run with a menu that hasn’t changed since it opened. The décor is what it is: part country house, part organic store. But the food is delicious, and, on your way out, you can pick up a few Dr. Hauschka products and some quality groceries as well. —Christopher Niquet
Le Potager de Charlotte
21 Rue Rennequin 75017
Two brothers created Le Potager de Charlotte to bring sophistication to vegan cooking with mostly local, organic ingredients. —Sophie Carbonari
Le Verre Volé
67 Rue de Lancry 75010
It’s tiny, and they only serve a couple of dishes each night. The wine is also really good. Don’t they say that wine is good for your skin? —Camille Rowe
