And with numerous Shiatsu, Swedish, and Thai massage parlours to choose from, finding a rub down in a Paris spa is never difficult. But there is much more to the French massage scene than most newcomers realize.
In fact the topic of massage has a long and rich tradition in France, as you will soon discover. Ambrose developed therapy that proved useful to patients recovering from surgery and relieving localized soreness.
As massage became medically accepted in the 19th century around the world, France found itself a leader in massage therapy and even today the salon de massage has a permanent place in French culture. In a Paris hotel spa, you can get lost in luxurious accommodations and posh services.
A typical salon near the tourist areas offers quicker, though sometimes high quality massages of varying styles. The Swedish massage styles and derivatives are perhaps the most common in France. The most common western style of therapy, the Swedish massage is particularly well suited for those suffering from muscle fatigue.
Fast growing in popularity in Paris is the Thai massage. Through stretching muscles and compressing pressure points throughout the body, the Thai therapist enters into cooperation with the client to provide a proper Thai massage. The benefits are many in this style, most importantly to increase flexibility of limbs, restore overall balance, and release blocked energy.
