Do you dream of taking a moment out of time, a moment just for you, a magical interlude in the midst of a magical world? spa in La Rochelle ? Perhaps you'd like to treat a loved one to a treatment or massage? Let yourself be transported by the intimate and relaxing atmosphere of the La Neuvième Lettre wellness area, housed in thehotel La Monnaie in the heart of the Old Port. The practitioners' gentle, soothing treatments, the luxurious facilities including sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, and the relaxing design of the premises create the perfect setting to escape for a day or a few hours.

 

The spa world The Ninth Letter

Just off the Old Port of La Rochelle, at the foot of the Lanterne Tower, push open the doors of a 19th-century mansion and enter thehotel La Monnaie. Its timeless charm is immediately captivating, with its elegant decor and refined design. The 250 m2 establishment is a veritable oasis of tranquillity, where the gentleness of life and well-being inspire every gesture and lie behind every intention. As soon as you step through the door of this cocoon, the hustle and bustle of the city fades away, giving way to an atmosphere of peace and serenity. Everything has been carefully thought out to encourage relaxation and escape.

The name of our spa, "La Neuvième Lettre", is a tribute to the building's golden past, when it housed a mint. It was here that the mints struck their coins with a secret symbol under the ninth letter.

L'wellness area and beauty salon welcomes external visitors and hotel residents alike to a refined setting where every element, from the soothing colours to the warm materials, contributes to the overall harmony. The décor, both modern and elegant, the soft music and the delicate fragrance in the air are an invitation to escape.

 

Relax and let go in a private cabin in the heart of La Rochelle

Our spa in La Rochelle offers you a complete and unique sensory experience in its private suites. Two spacious, comfortable treatment rooms designed to offer privacy and calm, these areas allow you to withdraw from the outside world and refocus on yourself. The subdued lighting creates a hushed atmosphere conducive to deep relaxation. 

The Lise Suite has a jacuzzi and a herbal tea area, while the Aurore Suite has a sauna and steam room. You can choose from a range of top-of-the-range facilities with renowned benefits for the skin. Complete the experience with the sensory shower in each cabin.

Our practitioners, all experts in well-being techniques, use precise, professional gestures to offer personalised treatments and massages. Book a Swedish massage to relieve muscular tension or a hot stone massage for deep relaxation: our protocols are designed to meet the specific needs of each individual.

SOTHYS treatments at La Nouvelle Lettre spa in La Rochelle

We pamper our visitors at our spa in La Rochelle in partnership with the French brand SOTHYS, renowned for its expertise in beauty and well-being treatments. Sothys stands out for its holistic approach, combining effective rituals with a unique sensory experience. The products, formulated with high-quality ingredients, are the result of the company's advanced research.

Treatments at La Neuvième Lettre come in a wide range of options, from revitalising scrubs to relaxing body and mind massages. We also offer targeted treatments of excellence, as well as SOTHYS signature rituals, designed to help you escape from everyday life and rediscover inner harmony. Whether you're looking for a facial to restore your skin's radiance and youthfulness, or a body treatment to relax your muscles and energise your tissues, our team is on hand to guide you towards solutions tailored to your needs and desires. Dive back into the bubbles of the jacuzzi, or let yourself be enveloped by the moist heat of the hammam or the dry heat of the sauna for the ultimate in relaxation.

The spa's fitness area

As well as beauty and relaxation treatments, La Neuvième Lettre also offers a fitness area. During your stay at the hotel La Monnaie, you can treat yourself to a sporty wake-up call or a vitamin-packed session at the end of the day. Maintain your physical fitness or get back into exercise at your own pace in our area equipped with modern cardio training machines and weight training equipment. Far from the hustle and bustle of traditional gyms, this space lets you work out in conditions that are conducive to concentration and effort.

After your day spa in La RochelleIf you're looking to relax, take advantage of our outdoor courtyards and patio to slowly come back to reality. In the hotel's bar and tea room, you can extend the experience a little longer.