Pollution, screen use, sedentary careers and burnout affect far too many people in our modern world. But at a spa located in the heart of Monaco, facing the soothing Mediterranean, people can take a luxurious and healing break from the stresses of modern life.
Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo is known as a haven of calm and comfort that takes advantage of the local, healing climate. Its 6,600-m2 is dedicated to wellness, fitness, beauty and preventive health. A team of multidisciplinary experts (therapists, a doctor, a nutritionist, and health and sports trainers) are on duty to provide holistic solutions and personalized treatments to today’s stresses.
It all began with a Business-Savvy Princess
Princess Marie Caroline Gibert de Lametz, a businesswoman before her time, was known to go above and beyond her duties as Princess of Monaco. She invested money, purchased properties, introduced a tax reform and helped lay the foundation for Monaco’s future as a major tourist destination. Opening a casino and spa in Monaco was the Princess’s idea. She and Prince Charles III hoped to recruit François Blanc for the task, a French entrepreneur and operator of the Bad Homburg casino. When Blanc initially declined the offer, Princess Caroline appealed to Madame Blanc, whom she befriended while visiting Bad Homburg. The Princess suggested that Monaco’s mild climate would be good for Madame Blanc, as she suffered from health problems.
In the mid-1800’s, the international community began to notice Monaco and its brand-new spa, the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. The very first SBM establishment built between sky and sea was a welcome refuge that exuded calmness and luxury.
Throughout the decades, the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo has continued to reinvent itself. In 1908, a gym was added, then a pool in 1949 and a panoramic fitness room in 2014. The wellness establishment was awarded the Best Spa in Europe by the Prix Villégiature in 2016.
In 1995, after two years of renovation, the newest incarnation of the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo opened. Today, the women’s locker rooms are staffed with hair dressers who are equipped with an array of cosmetic products. The heated seawater pool with massaging underwater jets is topped with an iconic seashell ceiling and surrounded by large glass windows overlooking the Mediterranean.
New this year: Decorté products and more
On 13 January 2025, the Thermes Marins welcomed Decorté products into their aesthetic salon, replacing Cellcosmet. Now three exclusive facial treatments, including one for men, explore a curated selection of Decorté products.
Since January 2025, the Thermes Marins introduced a family offer. Now, kids can enrol in sports lessons, be pampered with massages, and enjoy a visit to the hairdresser. Unforgettable, relaxing memories together with the family at the spa are sure to be made!
On the menu at the spa…caviar and gold facials?!
From modern and novel to trusted and traditional, the spa has everything on its menu. The Prairie Caviar facial, for example, uses caviar beads to reveal toned and silky skin. The ‘Prairie Pure Gold Radience Treatment’ is said to “ignite the skin with the radiance of pure gold, instantly restoring luminosity.” Also on the facial menu is cryotherapy, collagen and light therapy. And since long eyelashes are all the rage, Yumi eyelash enhancement and tinting are also on the spa menu.
Body treatments include sea mud wraps, salt scrubs, electric current face and body treatments and a firming treatment using radio frequency! Massages include lymphatic drainage massages, traditional Thai, Pinda Sweda, deep tissue and Shiatsu, among others.
Spotlight on the New Decorté Facial for Men
This new facial treatment begins with a deep cleansing to purify skin. Next is a sensory massage designed to relax the face before a customized mask is applied to sooth and revitalize the skin.
Linked to ancestral Japanese rituals, Decorté offers Japanese skincare combined with regenerative medicine and neuroscience. The treatments also focus on pleasurable sensations provided by fragrances and textures. The Decorté Facial Ritual for men costs €230.
Contouring Technology
While the facial ritual is all done by hand, the Endotherm Reneve treatment uses technology to deliver personalized body treatments. Designed to meet the most demanding needs in terms of contouring, firming and skin well-being, each session is tailored to one’s needs. Beginning with light exfoliation, the technology is then applied before the application of a mask. The treatment concludes with a brief, soothing massage. The Endotherm Reneve treatment costs €205.
Healthy flavours at L’Hirondelle Restaurant
Chef Jean-Laurent Basile’s goal is to create poetry for the senses with aromas from fresh products, eye-catching presentation, nutritional balance and delicious flavours using local and seasonal ingredients at the L’Hirondelle restaurant. Every day, the Chef prepares light and tasty dishes dedicated to well-being, including vegan and vegetarian options. Three-course meals (entrée, main and dessert) are €85. Two course meals are between €60–70.
Products from the Mediterranean Sea largely inspire L’Hirondelle’s menu of light and tasty dishes that give pride of place to gluten-free, green detox and fish and seafood from sustainable fishing. The restaurant terrace looks out onto one of the most beautiful panoramas in Monaco, with a breathtaking view of the port and the Rock.
Going Green!
In April 2016, Les Thermes Marin Monte-Carlo began supporting the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation to promote the responsible consumption of sea products. L’Hirondelle is now a partner of the Mr. Goodfish program.
Les Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo is dedicated to preserving resources and biodiversity through green labels and certifications, ensuring a 100% eco-friendly approach. Founded in 2014, the “Monte-Carlo Green Spa Team” brings together around twenty members every two months to implement social, societal, environmental, and cultural initiatives.
A luxurious getaway that takes advantage of its surrounding natural beauty, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo has always been a healing space inspired by the enchanting Mediterranean sea and Monaco’s soothing, healing climate.
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