Inspired
by Ancient Roman baths with spectacular rooftop views over the
historic city of Bordeaux, the Les Bains de Léa spa at the Grand
Hotel de Bordeaux has
recently appointed a new Spa Manager- fellow Bordelais,
David Lestelle.
Formerly
the masseur to the Monaco Royal Family, Lestelle has over 17 years’
experience managing some of France’s most luxurious spas on
the French Riviera including
Majestic à Cannes, Cap Eden Roc, Chateau Saint-Martin & Spa and
Les Thermes-Marins de Monaco in Monte Carlo.
Originally
hailing from Bordeaux, David has returned to be closer to his family
as well as join Grand Hotel de Bordeaux in this exciting
new position at Les Bain de Léa spa.
David
says: “I am thrilled to be back in my beautiful hometown of
Bordeaux. The city oozes so much charm and delivers so many aspects
for which France is synonymous for – including luxury hospitality.
I look forward to working with such a prominent name within Bordeaux
and within the grandeur of Les Bains de Léa spa.”
As
well as his expertise within the spa sector, David will introduce a
new, deep-tissue massage to the hotel’s spa – a signature
treatment he developed during his time on France’s southern coast.
The
treatment is available for 60 or 90 minutes and aims to leave one
feeling tranquil and relaxed. It uses traditional and Swedish,
muscular, massage techniques combined with a slow rhythm and intense
pressure, focusing on tense or tender areas to deliver a state of
relaxation both physically and spiritually. As such, the massage is
best suited to those who are stressed or invest in a lot of sport.
The use of an Arnica-based repair balm
makes this treatment the perfect remedy to any injuries, aches and
pains.
The
new massage will be an addition to the current spa menu offering face
and body treatments, exotic massages,
special treatments for men, and oriental wellbeing including
detoxifying Hammam dating back to the days of Cleopatra.
‘Les
Bains de Léa’ is an extraordinary pampering oasis at the
rejuvenated gem of 17th century architecture in the heart of the
world’s wine capital. The magical retreat is operated by world
renowned wellness and cosmetology brand
Spa NUXE – located amid a majestic trio of legendary Bordeaux
addresses – Place de la Comédie, Grand Theatre and Grand
Hotel – restored to their former glory by world famous
French interior
designer Jacques
Garcia.
Les
Bains de Léa is named after and inspired by the legend of a
beautiful young woman named Léa who sold body
lotions and amphoras in Bordeaux in
Gallo-Roman times – and who was famed for being seen bathing
voluptuously at twilight.
Les
Bains de Léa Spa at Grand Hotel de Bordeaux and Spa is
open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.www.lesbainsdelea.com