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Description: The popularity of Aux Bains Montorgueil is largely due to word-of-mouth publicity generated and as a result of the numerous journalists who've written about the hammam. It may be hard to locate on Rue Montorgueil . Once at their doorstep, one is transported into a world reminiscent of a middle eastern riad, where the calligraphic love poem in Arabic and the gold encrusted mosaic embraces you in opulence. The spa has steam baths, exfoliation treatments, two massage salons and a cold water pool with helpful staff catering to every fancy. One is even served fruit and mint tea and if it's a couples package, expect Champagne and petit fours. Evidently, it's not easy to get in, so make sure you have confirmed reservations.