The Maybourne Riviera, France

Set high on a cliff top with views across the Côte d’Azur, the newly unveiled spa at the 69-room Maybourne Riviera, part of the Maybourne Hotel Group, draws together ancient ceremonies, restorative bodywork and the latest in bio-innovation to amplify guests’ emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Offering personalised treatments to complement high-performance lifestyles, the spa has been designed by internationally acclaimed André Fu, who’s currently working on the new Claridge’s Spa in London.

“Inspired by the meandering coastline and fluidity of the ocean, I sought to bring a calm tranquillity into my design, crafting a compelling setting by juxtaposing the shapes and textures of the rocks outside the hotel with contrasting curving and sculptured walls,” he says of the French project.

A unique treatment offering Opened in June 2022, eight treatment rooms are accompanied by a steam room, sauna, relaxation terrace and beauty and hair space. The spa is connected by a staircase to the hotel’s infinity pool.

When it comes to treatments, three standout facials have been delivered by science-backed Augustinus Bader, while FaceGym makes its debut in France, offering its signature workouts that tone facial muscles and lift the skin using a combination of cryotherapy, radiofrequency and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS).

“We’ve worked on a very unique treatment menu to offer the most magical experience to our guests,” says spa manager Alice Peyret. “Take our Comme sur un Nuage treatment: first you enter into a magnificent cabin with a sea view, which is already like being among the clouds. Then you lie down on a hot water mattress, which envelops you while fluid manoeuvres and deep strokes encourage you to completely let go. It is like being on a boat in the middle of the Mediterranean – a cocoon of luxury and serenity.”

SPA STATISTICS

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Size: 400sqm Spa suppliers and product partners: Augustinus Bader, FaceGym, La-Eva, La Bouche Rouge, Oribe, Morjana