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We tested. The Ayurvedic Encounter cure at the Thalasso Serge Blanco.

Where is it ? In Hendaye, at the gates of Spain, between ocean and mountains.

The goal? Regain physical, mental and emotional balance and assimilate the elements of a healthier life. Both preventive and curative, this stay based on a global approach to Ayurvedic medicine helps us find the keys to living again in accordance with our own "temperament" or dosha.

The protocol:18 individual treatments (6 hydromassage baths with essential oils, 6 revitalizing seaweed wraps and 6 Ayurvedic treatments at the Carita Spa:Panchakarma massage, Abhyanga massage, Shirodara massage, Kansu bowl foot massage, Marmas point massage and Vedic scrub body with precious spices) + 1 mindfulness meditation session, 1 yoga initiation session and 1 Ayurvedic assessment at the beginning and end of treatment.

Meals:Indian-inspired organic food, supplemented with an Ayurvedic herbal tea per day, organic fruit available at the bar and a cocktail of fresh fruit juice prepared daily.

Why do we love? First for the cutting-edge setting of the Serge Blanco thalasso, founded more than 25 years ago by the famous rugby player. Then, for the quality of the speakers (special mention for the initiation to meditation!). Finally, for the complementary approach between nutrition, yoga, meditation and personalized care according to our dosha. We leave home soothed, regenerated, with easy-to-implement advice to prolong the benefits of the cure, and above all with the desire to return as soon as possible!

Where do we sleep? Facing the beach, at the very beautiful Serge Blanco **** hotel, with direct access to the thalassotherapy centre.

What are we doing nearby? We admire the villas designed by the architect Edmond Durandeau on the seafront, we visit the breathtaking castle-observatory Abbadia, we take the shuttle boat to go to Spain to taste pintxos, the local version of tapas… More info from Hendaye Tourisme, tel. :05 59 20 00 34 and www.hendaye-tourisme.fr.

Let's go ! From €1,686 the Ayurvedic Meeting of 6 days / 6 nights in half board with free and unlimited access to the marine spa and the fitness &fitness area, www.thalassoblanco.com. Also available in a 4-day formula.

Find the Thalasso Serge Blanco at the Salon des Thermalies, "the" reference in terms of health and well-being through water, from February 1 to 4, 2018 at the Carrousel du Louvre, www.thermalies.com.