Métropole ESPA
A Jacques Garcia-designed beauty oasis with a range of ESPA treatments using herbal essential oils

The stylish interior of somber polished woods immediately set the mood: this low-lit restful haven features a variety of back to nature offerings, from an energy-boosting deep massage with heated green bamboo stalks to stone massages, salt scrubs and a tropical mist shower to cool off. Best bet: a facial with pink quartz crystals to re-energize after a Monte Carlo shopping spree.
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