Wellness and thalassotherapy getaway for girls in Châtelaillon-Plage

Want to get together with friends for a relaxing weekend? To fight against the gray autumn and decompress in Charente Maritime, the charming small seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage offers multiple sensory experiences. Lunch in a small tea room unusual thalasso and body care, moments of relaxation in the sauna ... nothing like to spend unforgettable moments between girls and relax!

Discover the unsuspected treasures of Châtelaillon-Plage

10 km south of La Rochelle , the pretty seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage cultivates a sweetness of life remarkable in any season. Everything is there to enjoy the benefits of the sea and an authentic setting : a vast sandy beach 3 km long, walks, historic heritage and architecture "Belle Epoque" preserved, beautiful shops to elegant facades and a lively market . This day between girlfriends we reserve beautiful discoveries.

A friendly and charming tea room

The discreet entrance of the tea room

An impressive tea menu!

To start smoothly, head to one of our favorite tea rooms in the city center. Located on the boulevard de la Republique, the Apar'thé lounge features an exterior decoration shop and a delicatessen . You have to venture inside to discover the warm , delicate and harmonious world of the tea room in the "back shop". For three and a half years, Rachel has been offering a gourmet break at Apar'thé to titillate your taste buds, but not only. The cozy atmosphere of this oasis of sweetness is a real invitation to meet, chat and relax in peace.

On the map, everyone finds happiness . Tea lovers have the choice of around fifty varieties on the menu and available in bulk: black teas, green teas, scented teas, rooibos and herbal teas. Other hot drinks are also available, including delicious hot chocolates (with hazelnut, orange, vanilla, banana or cinnamon flavors) and can be accompanied by homemade macaroons and other pastries.

A real moment of pleasure to share with friends

A Belle Epoque seaside architecture to admire

In the direction of the Thalasso- Marine Spa, we stroll in the city center and along the aisles of the market contemplating the flamboyant colors of the stalls. Châtelaillon-Plage presents a beautiful range of seaside architecture of the 19th century. The sumptuous colored villas that we see offer different geometric patterns, color schemes, false stone foundations and decorative bands characteristic of the seaside style. Built on a dune cord, Châtelaillon-Plage experienced a remarkable development at the end of the 19th century with the arrival of the railway on the Atlantic coast , welcoming the first amateurs of the sea baths. The architecture of the Casino on the seafront with its superb "Belle Epoque" glass canopy is a testament to this craze for entertainment and the seaside history of the resort.

The Châtelaillon-Plagea market takes place every Friday morning

The Châtelaillon-Plage Casino and its terrace facing the ocean

Relaxation at the Thalasso-Marine Spa of the Large Terrace

Comes the long-awaited moment to offer a beautiful Zen parenthesis between girls and take care of our body! Located on the southern coast of Châtelaillon-Plage, 2km from the city center, the Thalasso-spa marine Grand Terrace is a bright area of 2700 m2 entirely dedicated to the virtues of seawater , care , and the fitness . Marine course indoor and outdoor in seawater with hydromassage stations, large open-air Jacuzzi, solarium, sauna, steam rooms, aquabiking ... everyone can benefit from this bubble of tranquility at his own pace and according to his desires.

The Thalasso- marine spa

All equipment is provided on site

Upon entering, the atmosphere of the place inspires serenity and inner well-being . At the reception, the hostess provides us bathrobes , towels and sandals to fully enjoy this experience both invigorating and relaxing.

Inside, we first discover the heated swimming pool at 29 ° C and the seawater course at 32 ° C which is full of minerals, trace elements, micro-organisms and vitamins. We evolve swimming with the different hydromassage jets and the big bubbles of jacuzzi. Nothing like it to encourage relaxation!

Punctuated with jets of water and goosenecks to massage the cervical, the sea course extends to a large outdoor jacuzzi opening onto a huge sun-drenched terrace . We let ourselves be rocked by the whirlpools that rock our bodies in all directions and give us the pleasant feeling of floating. Our muscles relax completely.

The inland marine course

The outdoor jacuzzi and the terrace

To deeply perspire and detoxify , 2 steam rooms , 1 sauna and an ice fountain complete this sensory experience . Two relaxation areas invite you to rest between two spa sessions.

Packaged or custom-made body and facial care formulas

To have fun on the side care, free to compose our formula according to our desires. A wide range of custom marine treatments is available to us: massages, scrubs, jet showers, hydromassage baths, body masks and seaweed wraps. After a long hesitation, we opt for a relaxing affusion massage with vegetable oils and a hydromassage bath with remineralizing seaweed jelly. To share these moments together with friends, the massage takes place in cabins "duo", ideal for couples who want to relax in love .

At the exit, the pleasant sensation of weightlessness invades us: our muscles are relaxed, our light bodies, our skin is softened and rehydrated thanks to the effect of the heat which dilates the pores and eliminates the toxins. The stress of work and the hectic pace of everyday life seem far away on this day of absolute zenitude in Châtelaillon-Plage!

Float like a little cloud when you go out!

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Provide a swimsuit for the spa-marine and sports shoes to use the cardio-fitness room .

For lunch or dinner, there are three restaurants on site: Le Carrelet restaurant offers a buffet and a flavorful menu, while the Gaya restaurant offers delicious seafood cuisine 100 meters across from the Thalasso. famous Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire. The bistro of Gaya is in the same establishment.

The Gaya Bistro for lunch facing the ocean

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Article Written by Lesley Williamson for the Guide Charente Maritime

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