Press Release: ANCIENT WELLNESS TRADITIONS & ADVANCED FRENCH COSMETOLOGY AT SOFITEL FOSHAN’S SUBLIME NEW “SO SPA”

(Shanghai, February 26, 2018)–Sofitel Foshan unveils a blissful sanctuary for deep relaxation and peace combining ancient wellness traditions with latest French cosmetology at its sublime So Spa with L’Occitane in China leading furniture city.

Stylish Spa featuring L'Occitane products and Therapists trained by L'Occitane

So Spa with L’Occitane features six stylish spa suites for head-to-toe indulgence with a flavor of classic French romance at the sky-high luxury landmark connecting to Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Centre.

Skilled therapists combine traditional techniques with state-of-the-art L’Occitane spa products to rejuvenate guests with a natural glow and relief from the stresses and strains of daily life.

With L'Occitane as partner for products, spa concept design and training, So Spa with L’Occitane combines French flair for rejuvenation and beauty care with Chinese traditions to deliver the maximum benefit for the health of skin, body and soul.

Sofitel Foshan So Spa with L’Occitane Combines the French Expertise and Chinese Traditions

Unique Local Favorites and Signature Treatments

Paying homage to the city’s historical heritage and legendary fame as the “capital of kung fu”, signature treatments include the “Wing Chun Massage”, a powerful treatment inherited from the martial art which applies Asian massage techniques to unlock and heal muscle tension, with pressure on the meridian line to bring deep relaxation and Chinese herb foot bath to complete the experience.

“Traditional Tuina Massage” is a 2,000-year old healing art focused on the entire being, rather than specific muscles, with special attention paid to the flow of energy throughout the entire body.

“So Exhilarating Massage” is a euphoric and soothing body massage to tone the silhouette, and “So Rejuvenating Facial” is refreshing facial care, combining honey and cucumber with best French techniques to revitalize and bring back youth to your skin.

Various Wellness Packages from Massage Selections to Facial Treatment 

Exclusive packages include “Oasis Discovery”, combining relaxing massage and skin care treatments, performed by euphoric thumb pressure, following by a deeply nourishing facial. “Scent of Provence” is a relaxing aromachologie massage, Oriental head massage and lavender bath, inspired by L’Occitane’s subtle blend of delicate, pure essential oils from Provence to sooth stress.

With the French Gourmet Menu concept in the So Spa, the Spa menu has special offers with highlights as starters, mains and desserts.

“Starter” skin treatments include “Almond Firming Paste Scrub” to remove dead cells, “Shea Nourishing Body Scrub” to moisturize and restore balance and overworked skin, “Shea Ultra Moisturizing Body Wrap” to repairing dry skin.

Various massages incorporate relaxing aromachologie massage, re-energizing sunstones, and Balinese massage with relaxing essential oils to stimulate circulation.

Beauty treatments include “Peony Sublime Beauty” for perfect-looking skin with a natural radiance boost and ‘Immortelle Secret of Youth’ for anti-ageing to combat fine lines and restore youthful skin.

A “Dessert” menu additionally features aromatic baths to relieve stress and anxiety, ease muscle pains, or offer a sensual introduction to a romantic evening with your partner, and an instant radiance boost from “Immortelle Youthful Eyes”, using a special formula for the eyes, perfect after a long journey, a night of festivities or even a hard day at work.

So Spa with L’Occitane Offers Various Spa Package 

So Spa with L’Occitane Workshop for Women’s Day

To celebrate the upcoming women’s day, as well as promote the partnership with L’Occitane, Sofitel Foshan will invite guests from Foshan women association and media to have So Spa with L’Occitane workshop on March 8 and March 9.

Starting from 2:30 in the afternoon, invited guests can learn the brand story, try the skincare products, and make their own solid perfume and sachet on the 2 hour session.

From April onwards, more workshops will open to the public, when more and more people can learn and experience the fragrant journey to Provence.

 “Total wellbeing for guests is So Spa’s primary concern, both inside and out, and this festive wellness experience is a perfect introduction to the sublime new retreat and our internationally-trained therapists,” said Sammi Wang, So Spa Director of Sofitel Foshan.

Second-to-none wellness facilities also include the first 24-hour So Fit fitness center, with altogether 800 sqm, incorporating aerobic training, cross fit training, equipment-focused training, private yoga studio and Ping Pong room, along with a panoramic indoor swimming pool.

Sophie Liu, the head coach for So Fit fitness center is a seasoned professional, who takes an active part in various sports events, and won the third place in the 4^th Triathlon (women, aged from 18 to 40) in Huizhou. With RMB 300 per hour, guests can enjoy the one-on-one private class. Group classes are also available (with private class price as well), including the Yang Tai Chi, yoga, spinning, aerobic training and swimming, with the different courses offered on different days within each week. Considering special requests from the guests, So Fit have the annual membership packages for individual, couple, or family. 

The So Fit 24-hour Fitness Center Offers the Life Fitness® Equipment

Opened in July 2017, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts’ first design hotel in mainland China is an exuberant marriage of French-Chinese culture and design at the stunning new landmark towering 236 meters and 62 stories over Shunde.

Inspired by French and Cantonese “Art de Vivre”, guest rooms are in four distinctive themes: Modern, Post-modern, Neo Chinese and French.

Sofitel Foshan Offers the Perfect Blend of the City’s Charm with

a Touch of French and Cantonese “Art de Vivre”

Paying tribute to the city’s heritage as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Sofitel Foshan also raises the bar with an exuberant marriage of global gastronomy complementing the city’s iconic street cuisine.

For weddings, meetings and events, the hotel features 3,000 square meters of function spaces including a grand ballroom inspired by Napoleon III's Grand Salon Apartment.

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