The first and only well-being center in Saigon

Complimentary access to our swimming pool, sauna and steam for any treatment or fitness membership.

Only 10 minutes from the heart of Saigon, L'Apothiquaire Spa & Retreat is located in a unique 1950 colonial French mansion, surrounded by lush gardens with climbing vines, ferns and water fountains.  Shaded by climbing bougainvillea and an old jackfruit tree, a bean shaped swimming pool is adorned mosaic tiles.  Decorated with tasteful antiques discreetly throughout the spa, the décor is traditional yet trendy using wooden furniture that resembles a 17th century Apothecary shop.

A Unique and luxurious French experience in the heart of Saigon

We accommodate individuals or groups for one hour, one day or one week of ultimate indulgence and fitness.

Our facility includes a terrace yoga studio with an enclosed garden.  Fitness programs such as Yoga for adults all levels, T’ai Chi, Qi Gong, Aquagym, Abdo-Pilates are offered weekly.  Additionally, Energy and Stress Management workshops are offered in conjunction with spa treatments to improve your total well-being. 

Our services include facials, body treatments, foot pressure, herbal jacuzzi soaks, hand and foot beauty care, nutritional regime, fitness programs and private coaching.

L’Apothiquaire is renowned for skincare expertise, quality natural cosmetics and spectacular results in anti-ageing, anti-acne, skin whitening treatments.

Times are approximative. All prices are in US Dollar and exclusive of 10% VAT.

L’Apothiquaire SPA and Retreat, a new beautiful French SPA concept unique in Asia was launched in Vietnam only 3 years ago. L’Apothiquaire (pronounced “La-po-ti-care”) is a unique French Traditional concept using French traditional herbal remedies and world ancestral techniques for every one beauty and well-being.  

L’Apothiquaire concept: Natural healing and traditional techniques.
More than just a SPA, L’Apothiquaire Spa & Reatreat concept refers to a “natural healing” well-being center. In the 17^th century of France, “L’Apothiquaire” was the ancestor of the pharmacist. Being a herbalist, a scientist and a bit of a sorcerer, he always had miraculous remedies for health and beauty concerns.

At L’Apothiquaire Spa & Retreat, according to Phuong and Chrystelle, the friendly owners of L’Apothiquaire, the ultimate aim of L’Apothiquaire is to heal people in the most natural way possible. Healing the skin with plants, healing the body with relaxation, healing the body and mind with traditional healing sports such as Yoga, Qi Gong or T’ai Chi, healing by cleansing the metabolism and raising the energy with the right nutriments thanks to nutrition counseling. 

L’Apothiquaire speciality: herbal medicine for the skin..
What also makes L’Apothiquaire unique is it’s amazing French natural cosmetics (named L’Apothiquaire, artisan beauté) which aims to visibly transform your skin after one treatment only.  Whether you search for an anti-ageing, anti-acne or whitening treatment, L’Apothiquaire has exactly what you need! 

More than just regular cosmetics, L’Apothiquaire skincare treatments using a unique blend of fresh plants’ extracts and essential oils refer to “herbal medicine for the skin”.  After an in depth skin analysis each person will be proposed a personal cabin skincare treatment and home regimen.  Within a day, within a week, expect a new more beautiful skin. 

L’Apothiquaire mind and body fitness programme…
L’Apothiquaire Fitness programme is very wide. There is simply classes for everyone, starting early morning until lunch, then afternoon and evening. The fitness programme include several classes a day of Yoga, T’ai Chi, Qi-Gong, Aquagym, Taebo, Abdo-Pilates and Tai Funk Dance and private coaching. For those who want to combine Yoga, Pilates and Dance, let’s try Tai Funk Dance, an innovative class leaded by our professional instructor. 

L’Apothiquaire nutrition programme…
L’Apothiquaire nutrition programme is intended to cleanse your body, boost your metabolism and help to achieve beautiful skin. It is also designed to increase nutrient absorption to reduce stress, improve concentration, to maintain your ideal weight and, for women, to ward-off your PMS.  Indeed, we are what we eat! 

L’Apothiquaire unique décor…
Only 10 minutes away from the heart of Saigon, the décor of L'Apothiquaire, Spa & Retreat located in an original 1950 Art Deco French building with its white façade, balustrades and arcades, swimming pool and garden is outstanding. L’ Apothiquaire concept is to faithfully reproduce the traditional XVII th century apothecary shop décor with its antic looking wood counter, herbal tea multi-drawers shelves together with a rejuvenating mix of striking white, pink and violet colors.

Our Restaurant

Our Chef daily offers a different three-meal course, healthy and delicious. Most of our products are organic and  produced in a region near Dalat. You may also enjoy our fresh juices during your treatments or after by the swimming pool.

NUTRITION
Do you always feel tired, finding it difficult to fall asleep and finding it equally difficult to get up in the morning? Do you regularly suffer from headaches or indigestion?

You could be suffering from toxic overload. Toxins bombard us from all sides - externally, from the environment, and internally, from within the body itself. It has been estimated that, on average, we eat or drink about 1 gallon of pesticides, take in 11 pounds of chemical food additives, and breathe in 2 grams of solid pollution a year.

The principle of Detox is simply to heal the body through cleansing. Our bodies are designed to take care of waste, which is produced from ourselves; and with all the other pressure our system gets overloaded. You will benefit from a detox and change of diet. You will feel the difference in yourself! We can motivate you to change your diet plan and continue an adjusted way of eating to continue the feelings of well being that is the result of the detox program. Even the healthiest among us may benefit from the occasional detoxification and enjoy the extra boost of energy and vitality that it can provide. We can include exercise and other treatments to meet your needs and requirements.

L'Apothiquaire nutrition programme is intended to cleanse your body, boost your metabolism and help to achieve beautiful skin. It is also designed to increase nutrient absorption to reduce stress, improve concentration, to maintain your ideal weight and, for women, to ward-off your PMS.

Testimonials

Thank you so much for a wonderful experience! The Couple’s Delight was great. The staff was amazing.
(Amesh & Argie, Melbourne)

Thank you for making us feel spoiled! Love every minute of it.
(Helen & Steve, UK)

An amazing experience!! Thanks for topping off our Indochina adventure.
(Gemina Robey, Australia)

An amazing experience for my 1st facial. One could never expect anything but perfection after that.
(Sarah, USA)

Amazing skills the girls (and men) have! Keep up the great work, such great energy. I’ll have a pleasant memory of my experience here to bring back home to Canada! Thank you.
(Sandra)

I love this beautiful French mansion full of aroma scent. Everytime I visit the place I feel relaxed and happy.
(Mona, Korea)

You have created something unique – an oasis in a busy city. I’ve enjoyed it for 2+ years. Thank you!
(Kustin, Norway)

Excellent service! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Treatments were fantastic, especially the foot pressure treatment.
(Sally Maple, Australia – Jul 10)

The massage therapist was good – very considerate and responsive to my needs. Great job!
(Dana – Jul 19)

Awesome!! Massage was perfect!
(Tim, UK – Jul 15)

Thank you for a wonderful experience.
(Chris Brooker, Australia)

What a great friendly and relaxing environment! Really felt welcomed, relaxed and enjoyed myself. Love to have a few more days. Here is amazing.
(Jess Whiteley, Australia)

The massage was really great. Very skilled masseuse.
(Kevin Elliott – Jul 7)

Absolutely divine.
(Alyson Foster, Australia – Jul 08)

Thank you, I loved the pool after the treatment and being picked up at the hotel.
(D’ Agostino)

The massage was perfect. I had many in my life but this one was defintely the best. Thanks and see you again.
(Gelmann Maxim – Jul 12)

Best massage I’ve had in Southeast Asia.
(Paul Buckley, UK – Jul 11)

Excellent, it was fabulous. Beautiful staff, treatment, faculties and products!
(Laura Davidson, Australia – Jul 9)

What a wonderful experience. It was heaven. Thank you so so much!
(Olivia Bugden, Australia – Jul 8)

Thank you so much. It was lovely, can’t wait to come back. Staff were excellent!
(Laura Davidson, Australia – Jul 8)

Many thanks for your kindness. Everything was perfect.
(Maelle Duquesue, France – Jun 19)

Please open a store in hanoi! Xin cam on. Thanks!
(Chatherine Workman, USA – Jun 18)

Thank you so much. Everything was absolutely incredible. Iam going to recommend L’ Apothiquaire to everyone.
(Sarah Needham – Jun 17)

The whole staff is very pleasant and kind.
(Gemma Visus – Jun 13)

Excellent services as usual!
(Shane Carrol, Ireland – Jun 7)

Exceeded my expectations in every way. Can’t wait to come back!
(Sarah Wandell – Jun 12)

Everything was perfect and the house is really incredibly beautiful.
(Itziae Goni, Spain – Jun 13)

* Best Spa 2007-2008, The Guide Awards

* L’Apothiquaire was voted the “Best Beauty Salon” in Ho Chi Minh City for 2005 by the Guide Awards and “Best Spa” in 2006 - 2007.

Right in the center of the city, located in a 100 years old French building, L’Apothiquaire Day Spa, specialized in high quality natural cosmetics and herbal remedies offers exceptional quality facials, personalized skincare treatments for anti-ageing, anti-acne, whitening purposes, body therapies, pure organic essential oils, organic soaps, organic herbal teas for slimming, relaxation, sleeping problems or flat stomach.

L’Apothiquaire Day Spa, a unique and luxurious experience, the perfect relaxing get away in Vietnam.

“Be healthy, Be happy, Be beautiful”

One of the first things we neglect to do when we are stressed is to exercise. One of the first things we do when we are stressed is to eat rich, sugary food. Does that sound familiar?

Research has proven that exercise combined with a healthy diet is the most effective way to combat stress and improve all aspects of your life.

Regular exercise frees your mind and your body: it can improve mood, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, promote sleep, reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss while making you look younger and more radiant. Start today with a step toward optimum health!

YOGA for the body and mind

The word “yoga” means “union”: union of mind, body and spirit. If you want to relax and become more balanced, centered and calm, yoga will guide you there. If you want to achieve peace of mind, be more focused and have better concentration, yoga is the answer. Yoga will improve your physical health, tone your muscles and internal organs, relieve inner tension, reduce weight, and strengthen your bones. Yoga is an extraordinary fitness regimen that helps to balance emotions, sharpen the intellect, and bring peace of mind.

The Five Principles of Yoga:

Relaxation – Exercise (Asanas) – Breath Control (Pranayama)
Nourishing Diet – Positive Thinking and Meditation

IYENGAR YOGA

A more static form of yoga based on body alignment. Iyengar uses props (blocks and belt) to help the student reach perfect body alignment. Iyengar is very beneficial for the skeleton, muscles, joints, and opening the hips. It is an excellent way to learn yoga as the class focuses on perfect body alignment and posture. This knowledge helps to progress faster in all other forms of yoga.
  
HATHA YOGA

Hatha yoga is at the origin of all the other styles of yoga. Hatha Yoga is the most popular form of yoga helping to join the mind and body. This is the only class taught in Vietnamese but foreigners are welcome. Hatha Yoga increases vitality and concentration.
 
POWER YOGA

Power Yoga is a dynamic and strong form of yoga based on Ashtanga. This yoga discipline emphasizes body strength and body conditioning. Excellent for those who are looking to reshape their bodies.
 
SIVANANDA YOGA

For SIVANANDA yoga, you would learn:
1. PRANAYAMA, which means “control the prana”. Control of the prana (the subtle energy of the vital breath) leads to control the mind. When the subtle Prana is controlled, all other gross manifestation of Prana in the body will slowly come under control. Every part of the body can be filled with Prana. When we are able to do this, the whole body will be under our control. All diseases of the body can be destroyed at the root by controlling and regulating the Prana; this is the secret knowledge of healing.

• KAPALABHATI – Cleansing Breathing Exercise
In Sanskrit “Kapala” means skull; “bhati” means shining. Kapalabhati is considered to be so cleansing to the entire system that, when practised on a regular basis, the skull (and the face) shine with good health and inner radiance.

• ANULOMA VILOMA – Alternate Nostril Breathing
Anuloma Viloma cleanses and strengthens the lungs and entire respiratory system. It harmonizes the entire system. During retention, there is the highest rate of gaseous exchange in the lungs. Because of the increase in the pressure, more oxygen goes from the lungs into the blood and more CO2 pass from the blood into the lungs for elimination during exhalation. Anuloma Viloma helps to calm the mind, making it lucid and steady. Practised of Anuloma Viloma purifies the nadis and makes the body light and eyes shiny and the psychic system is balanced as well.

2. THE HEADSTAND
The Headstand relieves the pressure on the heart, supports the circulation, and releases tension in the lower back area. It increases memory capacity, will power, concentration and self confidence.

(According to Classical Teaching of Sivananda Yoga)
 
VINYASA YOGA

A dynamic form of yoga based on the posture flow. Vinyasa is similar to Ashtanga principles but the teacher does not follow the Primary series. Each position is guided by the teacher for the whole class.
 
QI GONG for health, energy and mental clarity

“Qi Gong” is an invaluable component of traditional Chinese medicine that has its origin in ancient times. Its primary stimulus was the search for immortality. Therefore, Qi Gong movements aim to restore the "qi" (the human body's vital energy) flow, nourishing the internal organs for optimal health and longevity.

A healing art, Qi Gong is composed of over 3,000 modalities of movements which synchronize breathing to exercises. A form of exercise and meditation, it can take away stress, pain and sickness from your body in a very short time and leaves you with an amazing feeling of calm and energy. Recommended for those who want to improve their health, concentration, memory, fitness and self control.
 
T’AI CHI for physical and mental agility

T’ai Chi consists of graceful, continuous movements combined with breathing control to promote relaxation, balance, flexibility, and coordination while improving overall physical and mental agility. This ancient Chinese art, dating back to the 8th century, is based on traditional defensive and offensive techniques. We are offering the Twenty-Four Moves of T’ai Chi.

When you perform an internal movement correctly, you will feel the sensations of stretching and intense energy flowing in an otherwise relaxed body. Classical T’ai Chi teaches students how to use internal discipline in every move so that internal energy circulates continuously throughout the body at all time. From martial art point of view, classical T’ai Chi is, among other things, practicing the mobilization and delivery of the internal power until it becomes instinctive, spontaneous, and instantaneous.
 
ABDO-PILATES for a streamlined body

Throughout history, people have looked for new and innovative ways to achieve physical fitness. We can trace yoga to the Indian sub-continent as far back as 4,000 years, and t’ai chi ch’uan to China since the 8th century. Pilates – developed in the early 20th century - is a combination of ancient wisdom and contemporary knowledge.

Pilates - named after its creator, Joseph H. Pilates - is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Pilates is a physical therapy that works on different muscles to tone and condition the body.  Pilates helps to develop correct breathing technique, good posture, better concentration and focus. It improves balance, co-ordination, flexibility, and streamlines the body.
 
Belly Dance

Belly dance is a Western name for an dance developed in the Middle East. Some American devotees refer to it simply as "Middle Eastern Dance".
Belly Dancing is a fantastic fun way to get fit, lose weight and shape up.  It can improve coordination, balance, muscle tone and posture.  Belly dancing tones your abs and you can literally shimmy off the fat. There are also social and emotional benefits of bellydancing such as stress reduction.