Galeries Lafayette's new wellness centre
What: Galeries Lafayette devotes an entire floor of 3,000 square meters to the world of care, holistic beauty and sport.
Why it is important: The department store is willing to benefit from the growing wellness market by offering a mix of gym, sports products and beauty services.
Massages, yoga and bootcamp classes, manicures, a sauna/hammam, cryotherapy, a piercing workshop, and even more are offered in the "wellness gallery" at Galeries Lafayette in the basement of the women's building. In addition to the classic hairdresser or nail salon areas, which can be found in other department stores, there is also a gym, with showers and changing rooms for clients looking for more than a shopping experience.
The decor is a luxurious seventies-inspired orange with organic shapes, wood tones, and soft lighting providing a relaxing and chic atmosphere. A cosy cocooning den with two orange and pink bubbles can be privatized for clients or groups.
Several international companies set up treatment areas or products within the "wellness gallery", with 800 square meters allocated to highlighting products. For beauty, there are sixteen brand corners and a large multi-brand space housing 170 different labels. With such an extensive offer of products and services, expert employees are at the ready to advise clients on purchases while a reservation platform has been put online to facilitate booking appointments.
Finally, a catering area entrusted to the DS Café completes the space. For clients looking to learn more about health and wellness, a range of books about personal development, alternative medicine, and sports are also part of the available products.
Galeries Lafayette's new wellness centre