Arrival day in Paris - Hammam de la Mosquée de Paris- Saturday 3/6

We plan on our first day in Paris.

Knowing that jet lag most likely will hit us, and I learned from previous experiences that if you take a nap that will kill your vacation, it is better to stay awake until at least 9 or 10 pm and start a Sunday fresh and in tune with the new time zone. So our plans for that first day are to go to the Turkish Baths an Oasis in the middle of Paris

Hammam de la Mosquée de Paris

Here we'll be rejuvenated in the Turkish baths on the grounds of the Paris Mosque, built in recognition of the the North African soldiers who enlisted with the French during World War I. The steam baths are meant to be a mental and physical escape from the natural world, and indeed they are. You may also enjoy some tea and snacks from the restaurant on-site. It's altogether a bit of an Oasis from the rest of Paris.

So, at the end of the winter we are planning on taking our bathing suits. 

Metro: Place Monge. The somewhat hidden Hammam entrance is behind the pastry counter in the mosque's charming courtyard café. 

Men and Women have separate hammam days: for women, Mon, Wed, Thurs and Sat 10 am—9 pm, Fri 2 pm—9 pm; for men, Tues 2—9 pm and Sun 10—9 pm. 

We happened to get there on Saturday so, it will be perfect. I will keep you posted...