Addresses for a day at the spa

3, 2, 1 relax! To pamper your body and mind, take some "me time" and head into winter in top form, treat yourself to a wellness break at a spa. Estates, châteaux, top-of-the-range hotels... discover 7 addresses in Touraine where you can put time on hold.

Domaine des Thomeaux spa
Boa Thaï © DP Film
Boa Thaï
Founded by Jasmine, a graduate of the renowned Wat Pho school in Bangkok, Boa Thai guarantees you a trip to Southeast Asia during your treatment. The team is entirely Thai and trained in ancestral techniques: massage with medicinal plants, drainage, aromatic oils... the hardest part will be choosing!
120 Avenue de Grammont, Tours
+33 (0)2 47 47 17 87 - boathai-tours.fr
The must-see: Dorêva
In the heart of the city, near Place Jean-Jaurès, Dorêva offers treatments entirely dedicated to well-being, with a hammam, sauna, spa, hydrotherapy shower, ice fountain, exfoliation, body wraps, and massages from around the world. The ideal place to “sleep like a baby”!
29 bis, rue Victor Hugo, Tours
+33 (0)2 47 39 25 41 - dorevaspa.fr
The success story: Noïa

Haven't heard of a “hair spa” yet? Don't wait any longer—try this treatment inspired by ancient Japanese rituals! Whether you go alone or with a friend, your scalp will receive the full attention it deserves: exfoliation, holistic massage, deep conditioning... accompanied by neck, shoulder, and hand massages. An experience that will leave you feeling like you're walking on air!
97, rue des Halles, Tours
+33 (0)9 81 01 66 76 - noia-cosmetiques.com
The athlete: Lac Aquatic Center
After swimming laps in the deep end or enjoying the water slide and “wild river,” switch to “detox mode” at the Lac Aquatic Center spa. With a banya sauna, Finnish sauna, hammam, and caldarium, everything you need to relax your muscles and unwind is right here!
275 Avenue de Grammont
+33 (0)2 47 80 78 10 – centre-aquatique-du-lac.fr
Océania l'Univers
History: L’Océania L’Univers Hotel & Spa****
Located in the heart of Tours, on Place Jean-Jaurès, this 4-star hotel offers you a special welcome, following in the footsteps of famous figures such as Edith Piaf and Serge Gainsbourg, who have graced the steps of its famous Gallery of Portraits. This “Grand Hotel” setting is home to a wellness area with an indoor pool, hammam, and body treatments. Perfect for a relaxing break during a city getaway.
5, boulevard Heurteloup, Tours
+33 (0)2 47 05 37 12 – oceaniahotels.com
Château Belmont
The royal: Château de Belmont****
For a getaway, Château Belmont**** offers a green oasis just three tram stops from Portes de Loire in Tours. Nestled in the heart of a 2.5-hectare park, this 17th-century château has a spa with a heated pool with waterfall and massage jets, an aromatic hammam, a salt stone sauna, body massages, and facials. Foodies can also treat themselves to a day combining spa treatments and lunch at the semi-gourmet restaurant.
57, rue Groison, Tours
+33 (0)2 47 46 65 00 – chateaubelmont.com
Château d'Artigny ©Stéphane Leroy
A little further on, in “castle mode”
Visiting the Loire Valley means visiting its famous castles. Tour the spas where you can enjoy a “royal experience”!
Best Western Hotel Premier de la Cité Royale à Loches
The unusual: Best Western Plus de la Cité Royale****
At the other end of the department, the Best Western Premier de la Cité Royale****, located in the former courthouse opposite the Cité Royale in Loches, has an indoor sawimming pool, a hammam, and a spa located in the palace's former underground cellars. In this unusual setting, treatments are provided using products from Maison Caulières, made in Dolus-le-Sec in the Touraine region.
50 minutes from Tours
2, rue Gonzague Saint-Bris, Loches
+33 (0)2 47 85 96 96
Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Cité Royale****
The Best Western Plus Hôtel de la Cité Royale in Loches is unusual in the Loire Valley - the result of a wide-ranging restoration of the former Palais de Justice.
This 4-star hotel offers an exception view over the Royal Chateau of Loches. It has 45 rooms, a restaurant, an indoor, heated swimming pool, a spa, a lounge bar and 3 rooms suitable for organising seminars and events.
Domaine des Thomeaux
The eco-friendly option: Domaine des Thomeaux
During your stay, Domaine des Thomeaux*** offers you a private retreat near the Château d'Amboise, Clos Lucé, and Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. At this eco-friendly establishment, certified by Clef Verte, you can try a Finnish bath with a view of the forest or treat yourself to a treatment using natural, eco-certified products.
40 minutes from Tours
12, rue des Thomeaux, Mosnes
+33 (0)2 47 30 40 14 - domainedesthomeaux.fr
Château de Beaulieu
The French art of living: Château de Beaulieu & Magnolia spa
If you want to enjoy the experience right at the château, head to Château de Beaulieu*** in Joué-lès-Tours. This charming hotel, certified by Clef Verte, is located at the top of the Cher hillside, in the heart of a 3-hectare park. In this chic and relaxed atmosphere, treat yourself to a Pilates session or indulge in a signature Magnolia Spa treatment or a green tea facial.
15 minutes from Tours
67, rue de Beaulieu in Joué-lès-Tours
+33 (0)2 47 53 84 20 - chateaudebeaulieu37.com
Château d'Artigny
The Belle Époque: the Château d'Artigny*****
Dreamed up during the Belle Époque by perfumer François Coty, the Château d'Artigny***** is a château hotel set in 25 hectares of French gardens and grounds, with a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, and spa.
At the château's spa, you can enjoy a whirlpool bath under tuffeau stone arches, as well as high-end “Biologique Recherche” treatments such as the “VIP O2 oxygenating treatment,” which detoxifies and stimulates the epidermis to revive the skin's radiance. Live (and look) like a princess!
30 minutes from Tours
92, rue de Monts in Montbazon
+33 (0)2 47 34 30 30 – chateauartigny.com
Château de Jallanges
The romantic: Jallanges Castle
In Vernou-sur-Brenne, treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in a 15th-century historic monument built by King Louis XI (classy, right?!). It is home to century-old cedar trees and a chapel hidden in a beautiful French garden, near the castle's swimming pool.
The wellness area features an indoor pool, a hammam, a sensory shower, a sauna, two spas, and a relaxation area with massage rooms (for individuals or couples), a nail salon, and a makeup service.
25 minutes from Tours
Rue de la Mignonnerie in Vernou-sur-Brenne
+33 (0)2 47 52 06 66 – jallanges.com
Treat yourself to a weekend of well-being!
If you want to treat yourself to an all-inclusive wellness weekend, the Tours Val de Loire Box is the ideal gift!
It offers a relaxing weekend in the heart of the Loire Valley, in a 4-star hotel set in 2.5 hectares of wooded parkland close to Tours city center.
You'll enjoy a treatment by the famous Cinq Monde brand and unlimited access to the SPA with heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna and fitness room.
Information and booking HERE.
Château Belmont spa