These ancient baths are a paradise for relaxation – a little-known place at the foot of the Palace of Versailles

At the foot of the park of the Palace of Versailles, this little-known address eacute;connue shelters a treasure of well-being.

Winter is slowly setting in and the desire for a spa is becoming urgent. Let yourself be carried away by the hot water to unwind, get a massage from magicians of the hands to release tension and restore your energy… If in France, there are a multitude of spas, from the most intimate to the most convivial to sell out, this address, although little known, is a real rare pearl, a stone's throw from the castle of the Sun King in Versailles. 

Step into a 2,800 m² wellness sanctuary, where Roman architecture meets the contemporary lines of the indoor pool, making the Versailles coat of arms shine underwater. This dreamlike setting is housed within the prestigious Waldorf Astoria-Trianon Palace hotel, located in two steps from the park of the famous castle built in the time of Louis XIV. Welcome to the Guerlain Spa, a timeless address entirely dedicated to relaxation and disconnection. You will be pampered there.

Excellent treatments are provided in one of its 14 private cabins. The pinnacle of Guerlain's expertise is undoubtedly its Signature treatment “The Secret of the Queen and the King”, entirely personalized, which combines rituals and attentions to through the traditional gestures of the greatest Asian and Western practitioners.

In this soothing place, you can enjoy your solarium, sauna or hammam session to complement (or not) the more sporty episodes spent in the fitness room, yoga studio or on the tennis court. A daytime offer that allows everyone to treat themselves to a moment of relaxation in the heart of the 5-star Versailles hotel. From 9am to 4pm, count on €70 per adult on weekdays and €80 on weekends. The option with lunch at the spa is €115 on weekdays and €125 on weekends.

Without a doubt, the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles Trianon Palace will offer you a special moment in the heart of winter that you will remember for a long time. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of softness at 1, boulevard de la Reine. Surrounded by nature, the spa offers superb views of the Parc de Versailles and the hotel gardens, which are home to century-old trees. To enjoy a weekend getaway to Versailles, the château life awaits you at the hotel, which has elegant suites and a star restaurant; signed Gordon Ramsay.