In this series, "From Cities: Longing for the Cities of the World," we bring you the latest local news, including information on Paris, Milan, New York, and other cities around the world, notable addresses, and authentic city snaps! For a while, we'll be sending you updates with the hopes of visiting these cities once travel abroad becomes possible again in the near future.
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In this 32nd installment, we'll introduce the Moroccan sauna, "Hammam," a long-time favorite in France. Hammams are traditional public baths found primarily throughout the Middle East. They're like a "lukewarm sauna" with the bathroom itself serving as a steam bath.
This time, we will be bringing you a look at the hammam and Salon de thé (tea salon) inside the Grande Mosquée de Paris mosque.
Enter the world of relaxation in an exotic, other-worldly space that will make you feel like you've traveled to Morocco!
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The Grand Mosque de Paris is the largest mosque in Paris, founded in 1926. It is located in the 5th arrondissement on the east side of Paris's Left Bank, near the Latin Quarter. Its 33-meter-tall square tower, known as a minaret, and its charming moon and star logo are its landmarks.
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Just stepping inside the mosque makes you think you're in North Africa (Morocco)!
I was surprised to find such a quiet and beautiful place in Paris!
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Within the mosque grounds, which also house the prayer hall, there is a garden, tea salon, restaurant, and hammam.
Hammam
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The hammam is a traditional part of Morocco's culture. The entrance to the hammam is next to the tea salon.
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Inside, there is a waiting room with price lists for each program course.
The beautiful stained glass creates an exotic atmosphere.
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The interior is decorated with historical information about the hammam and Moroccan paintings.
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A luxurious space decorated with local Moroccan ornaments.
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Relax in the Moroccan-style hammam sauna and recover from fatigue with sweet treats and mint tea. It was a special time that enriched both body and mind! It was like taking a short trip to a beautiful oriental world in an instant. This is a recommended spot where you can experience foreign cultures while in Paris.
©FASHION HEADLINEIn this 32nd installment, we'll introduce the Moroccan sauna, "Hammam," a long-time favorite in France. Hammams are traditional public baths found primarily throughout the Middle East. They're like a "lukewarm sauna" with the bathroom itself serving as a steam bath.
This time, we will be bringing you a look at the hammam and Salon de thé (tea salon) inside the Grande Mosquée de Paris mosque.
Enter the world of relaxation in an exotic, other-worldly space that will make you feel like you've traveled to Morocco!
Grande Mosquée de Paris
©FASHION HEADLINEThe Grand Mosque de Paris is the largest mosque in Paris, founded in 1926. It is located in the 5th arrondissement on the east side of Paris's Left Bank, near the Latin Quarter. Its 33-meter-tall square tower, known as a minaret, and its charming moon and star logo are its landmarks.
©FASHION HEADLINE©FASHION HEADLINEJust stepping inside the mosque makes you think you're in North Africa (Morocco)!
I was surprised to find such a quiet and beautiful place in Paris!
©FASHION HEADLINEWithin the mosque grounds, which also house the prayer hall, there is a garden, tea salon, restaurant, and hammam.
Hammam
©FASHION HEADLINEThe hammam is a traditional part of Morocco's culture. The entrance to the hammam is next to the tea salon.
©FASHION HEADLINEInside, there is a waiting room with price lists for each program course.
The beautiful stained glass creates an exotic atmosphere.
©FASHION HEADLINEThe interior is decorated with historical information about the hammam and Moroccan paintings.
©FASHION HEADLINEA luxurious space decorated with local Moroccan ornaments.
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We're inside the hammam!
It's a spacious space with beautiful, dazzling stained glass and authentic decorations.
We're inside the hammam!
It's a spacious space with beautiful, dazzling stained glass and authentic decorations.
A Moroccan hammam is a steam sauna. The steam warms your body from the inside out, allowing you to sweat and then enjoy a scrub or massage of your choice.
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Here is the price list for each hammam course.
Here is the price list for each hammam course.
Gommage (exfoliation) and massage are available as options.
Black olive soap (Savon Noir) and the special exfoliating mitts and sponges (Gants) are essential for exfoliation.
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Relax your mind and body.
Relax your mind and body.
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The final touch is a full-body massage using plenty of Fleur d'Orange (orange blossom) scented oil.
The final touch is a full-body massage using plenty of Fleur d'Orange (orange blossom) scented oil.
A massage that's neither too strong nor too soft, soothing your entire body evenly.
It's a blissful time!
It's a blissful time!
After the massage, you'll be wrapped in a towel in the high-ceilinged relaxation room, where you can relax to your heart's content while sipping mint tea.
It's my favorite place, as it has an exotic Moroccan atmosphere!
Tea Salon (Salon de thé)
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After relaxing in the hammam, enjoy afternoon tea in the tea salon.
After relaxing in the hammam, enjoy afternoon tea in the tea salon.
The display case at the entrance is filled with Arabian sweets such as Turkish delight and baklava.
The wide variety is exciting!
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After ordering sweets, we entered the tea salon.
After ordering sweets, we entered the tea salon.
Waiters were walking briskly around, carrying glasses of the specialty mint tea on trays.
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These yellow-green sweets are pistachio flavored. They're heavy and satisfying.
These yellow-green sweets are pistachio flavored. They're heavy and satisfying.
These crescent-shaped sweets, dusted with white powdered sugar, have a light, crispy exterior and a marzipan-like texture inside. They have a distinctive, subtle orange or violet scent.
All of the sweets are quite sweet, but paired with refreshing mint tea, they're sure to soothe your body.
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You can also enjoy Moroccan cuisine such as couscous and tagine at the restaurant inside the store.
You can also enjoy Moroccan cuisine such as couscous and tagine at the restaurant inside the store.
©FASHION HEADLINERelax in the Moroccan-style hammam sauna and recover from fatigue with sweet treats and mint tea. It was a special time that enriched both body and mind! It was like taking a short trip to a beautiful oriental world in an instant. This is a recommended spot where you can experience foreign cultures while in Paris.
