A hotel with a sauna in the 15th arrondissement of Paris

A Traditional Sauna in Paris

At the Hotel Eiffel Saint-Charles, we offer a traditional sauna designed to provide an experience of absolute relaxation. Our sauna, which can accommodate 3 to 4 people, is available by reservation only, ensuring optimal privacy and comfort. Located in an elegant setting, our sauna is open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., allowing you to enjoy a moment of well-being at any time of the day.

Our guests enjoy privileged access to this space.

This means that even if you are not staying with us, you can still book and enjoy our traditional sauna for a relaxing session away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Our traditional sauna is designed for your comfort. Each session includes towels, bathrobes, slippers, and essential oils. A shower and bottles of water are also available for your optimal relaxation.

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What Is a Hotel Sauna?

A hotel sauna, like the one at Hotel Eiffel Saint-Charles, is a unique blend of relaxation and wellness, integrated into the overall hospitality experience. Designed to enhance the comfort and serenity of our guests, our sauna provides dry heat therapy with proven health benefits.

As part of our wellness offer, we also provide a fully equipped fitness room, accessible from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and a meeting room for up to 12 people, catering to business travelers.

Our traditional sauna is ideal for those looking to combine lodging with holistic wellness, offering a space where you can rest and take care of both your body and mind.

By including these facilities, we offer our guests a more complete and enriching stay, where every aspect of their well-being is considered.

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What’s the Difference Between a Spa and a Sauna?

Understanding the difference between a spa and a sauna is key to appreciating the distinct wellness experiences they offer. While both promote health and relaxation, they do so in different ways.

Our traditional sauna focuses on dry heat therapy, designed to cleanse and relax the body through deep sweating during 45-minute sessions. In contrast, a spa typically offers a broader range of treatments such as massages, facials, and body treatment often involving water-based therapies.

At Hotel Eiffel Saint-Charles, our sauna is built for intense detox and muscle relaxation, while our fitness room supports a complete physical workout. This makes our hotel a place where guests can both relax and take care of their health in a holistic way.

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Why Should You Shower Before Entering a Sauna?

Showering before using our sauna is a key step for both hygiene and health reasons. First, a pre-sauna shower helps clean your skin, removing bacteria and impurities, thus ensuring a clean and hygienic environment inside the sauna.

Moreover, showering opens your pores, which improves sweating and boosts the effectiveness of your sauna session. Clean, prepped skin allows better heat absorption and toxin elimination.

Finally, it's important to dry off thoroughly before entering. Entering the sauna with wet skin can delay sweating, reducing the benefits of the session.

In short, showering before entering the sauna is essential to maintaining hygiene, optimizing sweat, and ensuring a safe and effective sauna experience.

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Is the Sauna Good for Your Health?

Saunas is well known for its many health benefits, both physical and mental. At Hôtel Eiffel Saint-Charles, we are committed to offering our guests beneficial and revitalizing experiences.

One of the main benefits of the sauna is its impact on blood circulation. The intense heat dilates blood vessels, improving blood flow throughout the body. This dilation supports proper cardiovascular function and may even reduce the risk of heart disease.

The sauna also boosts the immune system. The heat creates a state of ‘artificial fever’ that stimulates the production of white blood cells and antibodies, thereby boosting your immune defenses and helping to prevent seasonal illnesses such as the flu.

In addition, the sauna improves respiratory health by clearing the airways, which can be particularly beneficial for people suffering from asthma or bronchitis.

The sauna is also excellent for the skin. Deep sweating helps eliminate toxins and impurities, thoroughly cleansing the pores and improving skin elasticity. It may even help relieve certain skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Finally, the sauna has positive effects on mental well-being. The heat releases endorphins, the body’s feel-good hormones, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. After a stressful day, our sauna helps you regain inner calm and enjoy restorative sleep.

In summary, the sauna at Hôtel Eiffel Saint-Charles offers a wide range of health benefits, from improved blood circulation and immune support to skin purification and enhanced mental well-being.

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How to Use a Sauna Properly

To get the most out of a sauna session and ensure a comfortable and safe experience at Hôtel Eiffel Saint-Charles, it is important to follow a few rules and practical tips.

First, choose the right position in the sauna. While lying horizontally on a bench is ideal for maintaining an even body temperature, most guests prefer to sit for comfort and social interaction.

Whether sitting or lying down, place a towel between your body and the bench for hygiene reasons. The duration of the session is also important. For beginners, start with sessions of 8 to 10 minutes, which can be extended to 10 to 15 minutes once you feel more comfortable.

Listen to your body and leave the sauna if you feel unwell or experience symptoms such as nausea or dizziness. Practice sauna bathing in several phases, alternating between periods of heat and cooling. A typical session may include three heat phases followed by longer cooling phases.

Stay calm and avoid prolonged exposure to intense heat. If you are sweating heavily, sit upright for a few minutes before leaving and move your feet to stimulate blood circulation.

After the session, take a few minutes to cool down in fresh air, then rinse with cold water starting from the legs. Avoid plunging quickly into a cold immersion pool, especially if you suffer from high blood pressure. Finally, allow yourself about 15 minutes of rest and rehydrate with water or diluted fruit juice to compensate for fluid loss.

By following these tips, you can ensure a safe, enjoyable, and healthful sauna session at Hôtel Eiffel Saint-Charles.

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What’s the Best Time of Day to Use a Sauna?

Choosing the right time for your sauna session can significantly impact its effectiveness and how you feel afterwards. Here’s a breakdown of the best times of day to enjoy our sauna:

Morning Sauna: Start your day with energy. A morning sauna helps loosen muscles, stimulates circulation, boosts your metabolism, and prepares you for a productive, energized day.
Afternoon Sauna: Perfect for recharging after a busy morning. It relieves accumulated tension, flushes out toxins, and enhances focus and productivity for the rest of the day.
Evening Sauna: Ideal for winding down. The warmth helps your muscles relax and improves blood flow, setting the stage for a restful night. Just be sure to avoid going directly to bed afterward, as your body temperature may interfere with sleep.
Key considerations: Pick the time that best matches your personal rhythm and goals. If you're preparing for physical activity, a morning session is great. For relaxation, afternoon or evening might be better.

Ultimately, the best time for a sauna is whenever you feel most comfortable and open to the experience. Try different times to see what works best and make the most of your wellness journey with us.

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Conclusion

In summary, our sauna offers numerous physical and mental health benefits. Whether it is to improve blood circulation, strengthen the immune system, relieve muscle and joint pain, or simply relax and reduce stress, the sauna at Hôtel Eiffel Saint-Charles is an essential practice to include in your wellness routine.

Remember to choose the best time for your sauna session, whether in the morning for an energy boost, in the afternoon for a relaxing break, or in the evening for deep relaxation before sleep. Follow our basic guidelines for a safe and optimal experience, and enjoy the many benefits that the sauna can bring to your daily life. So why wait?

Discover the pleasures of the sauna at Hôtel Eiffel Saint-Charles and transform your stay into a complete experience of relaxation and rejuvenation.

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