The Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, the palace hotel and spa in Cannes, has introduced a new package that will gently get you back in shape thanks to its combination of beauty and relaxation treatments, a plethora of sports activities, gastronomic pleasures and cosy and comfortable accommodation.

It’s in the Winter when our bodies seem to suffer the most. Our skin lacks exposure to the sun and all of its benefits; it becomes irritated and dry from the cold, while the excesses of the festive season, including a lack of sleep and too many rich foods, impact our physical and mental health.

Even the trend for long-haul vacations on the other side of the world, where we seek warmth and turquoise waters, put us to the test in different ways, with the differences in temperature and the change in pace between the rigours of our day-to-day lives and this ephemeral paradise affecting us more than we think; and that’s before we even mention flight times and jet lag!

Except for the possibility of snow, Winter, in the main, produces little enthusiasm in many parts of the world. However, the good news is there are ways to make the best of it!

Following the festivities, or before you escape to a tropical island as spring approaches, why not treat yourself to a restorative and well-needed break along the Croisette in Cannes, where you can take full advantage of the relaxing facilities and beauty expertise on offer as part of the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic’s Spa & Wellbeing package?

This offer is based around a simple premise: taking care of yourself is not necessarily a selfish pleasure, and when there are two of you, it’s even better, as an experience shared enhances the wellbeing benefits of a rejuvenating break.

It’s the reason why this renowned 5-star hotel in Cannes has designed an ambitious programme with a multitude of moments “à deux” without neglecting your own “me” time.

Given that Le Majestic’s “get back in shape” package is a delightful mix of relaxation time and physical activity in keeping with its palatial backdrop, you’ll need to pack two swimsuits, one that focuses more on fashion, the other with a more sporty look.

For everything else in your suitcase, it’s a similar theme, with clothes that cover everything from fitness activities to glamour, so make sure you pack your jogging trousers and running shoes as well as your favourite dressy outfits.

The Joys of Physical Exercise
On the Spa & Wellbeing package, there’ll be no shortage of physical exercise thanks to the two daily sports activities, enjoyed at your own pace, included during the five days of your stay.

Everything starts with a one-on-one session with the Diane Barrière spa’s private coach to work out a personalised fitness programme for you, which you’ll follow for the coming days… and hopefully beyond! Make sure you don’t slip back into bad habits as soon as you return home!

Once you’ve worked out a plan, it’s time to work up a pleasurable sweat, starting the day with a muscle warm-up session on the beach with the Lérins islands as a backdrop. It’s then back to the hotel’s fitness centre to meet up with your coach to start your personalised programme, making full use of the gym’s state-of-the-art cardio training equipment.

Glide effortlessly past the crowds on a jogging session along the Croisette, fine-tune your Nordic hiking technique along the beach, and perfect your crawl as part of a swimming session in the hotel’s heated swimming pool.

Other activities include discovering Cannes in a relaxed fashion by electric bike, exploring its bay by paddleboard, or unwinding completely during a yoga class, followed by an hour’s sports treatment, which will help eliminate any muscular aches and pains through a variety of stretching techniques.

Time to Treat Yourself!
Taking care of yourself is not just about wellbeing and fitness… it is also all about pleasure, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with treating yourself! When it comes to this, Le Majestic is a past master, delighting guests with a refined and delightful cocktail of pleasurable experiences that are very much in tune with la dolce vita.

Ingredients include a large measure of elegance and comfort, provided by your Prestige room boasting a stunning view of the Mediterranean and its inspiring breath of sea air, to which you add a dose of gourmet flavour, courtesy of breakfast every day and a mouthwatering supper at Le Fouquet’s Cannes, the hotel’s chic brasserie, plus wind-down time, as you stretch out on a sun-lounger at La Plage Barrière Le Majestic, with a detox juice to hand.

All that is missing in this exquisite recipe is the final element, the beauty experience, so it’s time to head to the Diane Barrière spa, where you can benefit from the expertise of its two partners: Biologique Recherche, one of France’s most innovative cosmetics laboratories; and Ligne St Barth, a true expert in wellbeing and beauty, with its array of pampering treatments, including rubs and massages, and hair and make-up sessions.

Its personalised Spa & Wellbeing package features a bespoke body treatment, a facial, a Harmony massage for two, a make-up session and, for Madame, a pre-dinner hair and make-up appointment.

The reward? A new glow, a boost to your energy, the removal of stress and a reinvigorated self-esteem. And with all these benefits, you’ll be ready to face everything, especially the grey and cold of Winter!

The Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes’ Spa & Wellbeing package is available from €7,465 for a 4-night stay in a Prestige Double room with a sea view.

It includes:

  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily pre-dinner female beauty treatment
  • Personalised Biologique Recherche body treatment*
  • Personalised Biologique Recherche facial*
  • Harmony massage** with Ligne St Barth
  • Make-up session*
  • A welcome package ** including a basket of fruit and fruit juices, a dinner for two* at Le Fouquet’s Cannes, a Le Majestic-branded bag* including a water bottle and bath towel, a session with a private coach** to create a personalised fitness programme for your stay,
  • Private 1-hour sports coaching session in the gym**
  • Private jogging session** along the Croisette
  • A private yoga class**
  • A muscle warm-up session** on the beach,
  • Nordic hiking session** along the beach
  • 1-hour sports treatment*
  • A swimming session in the hotel’s heated swimming pool**
  • A relaxing beach day** including a detox juice
  • 30-minute paddleboard session**
  • A day’s electric bike hire* to explore Cannes.

*Per person, one per stay
** For two people, one per stay