The Contrexéville thermal baths (Thermes)

 

Completely inside the historical building (1909), the Hydropathic establishment of Contrexéville is composed of 3 levels, in a luminous decoration, harmonizes marble and of translucent glass Totally rebuilt inside the historical building (1909), the “Etablissement Thermal de Contrexéville” stands on three floors, in a bright décor which harmonizes marble and translucent glass. The complete renovation of the thermal baths was guided by a will to focus on space, light, for a “cruise” like atmosphere, while maintaining the charm of the thermal architecture.

 

The thermal baths can receive 220 customers a day: you are rapidly known and recognised in a warm, family atmosphere. The building looks like an immense liner where the treatment rooms are arranged in a semi-circle around a pool and individual and collective rest areas. Thermal baths opening times and dates    Open from 1st April to 8th October 2006 Monday to Saturday (closed on Tuesday afternoons) : - 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. - 4-7 p.m.: beauty care, dry massages, hammam-exfoliation, aquagym in swimming pool. Sunday 9.30 a.m. to noon

 
 

A team of 30 people: specialised hydro-therapists, beauticians and physiotherapists provide treatments on the different floors: - the ground-floor is for “traditional cure” customers. - the first floor, “Fitness” and “Beauty” treatments. - the second floor, relaxation facilities: sauna, hammam, bar and solarium.

 

The thermal baths also host the Aquarius Centre, directly located in the Hotel Cosmos*** for exclusive use by its customers.

 

Treatments

 
The pleasure of slimming, beautifully … At Contrexéville, it’s possible: drink Contrex natural mineral water regularly everyday and give into the expert hands of physiotherapists and spa staff for adapted and personalised treatments.  
 

Whirlpool bath Bath with variable power, exercising pressure all over the body. -Actives elimination of fatty deposits.
Jet shower Jet High pressure jet manually directed from a distance of 3 metres  – Relaxes and helps to eliminate cellulite
Toning shower Powerful projection of water all over the body. Helps relieve aches after sport.
4-hand modelling Modelling of the whole body under a warm shower with application of essential oils by two thermal baths employees, in perfect synchronisation. – Helps fight cellulite.
Dermosculpture Mechanical modelling that reproduces the manual pinch-roll technique. – Improves and firms the figure
Aquagym Gentle gymnastics in the water – Helps to work the articulations and muscular systems.
Underwater massages   Massage applied under a warm shower – Acts on the muscles and the blood circulation.
Dry massage Traditional massage. Works on all the tissues of the organism. – Strongly recommended for all cellulite problems.
Lymphatic drainage Manual massage by light pressing motions- Helps eliminate certain cellulite caused by water retention
Manual pinch-roll technique Technique consisting in creating a skin fold to increase local circulation and eliminate cellulite. – helps to eliminate fatty deposits

 
 

Affusion shower    
Water projected as a fan over the body – Has a relaxing effect.

American shower
12 shower jets arranged on 3 vertical ramps – Stimulates the blood circulation and firms the skin.

Shower with essential oils
Eau Sprayed warm water, enriched with essential oils – Hydrates, softens and restores the skin’s elasticity.

 

Alga wrap Application of algae then essential oils all over the body – Favours slimming and hydrates the skin.
Pressotherapy Stimulation of the blood circulation using boots. – Fights heavy legs and tiredness in the evening.
Nemectrons Selective electro-stimulation. – Works the muscles and contributes to slimming.
Exfoliation with sea salts and essential oils Elimination of dead cells using sea salts. – Enriches the skin in minerals and trace elements.
Hammam-Exfoliation  Hot steam bath followed by an exfoliation and application of essential oils. – Relaxes, cleanses and softens the skin.

 
 

Regenerating facial treatment
Classic treatment
Precious radiance treatment
Modelling, moisturising or firming treatment
“Skin Art” treatment
Specific Maria Galland treatment