A DAY AT BALNÉA SPA

*Disclaimer: the photos do not do justice. This place is heaven ( ... or at least close to ). I'm going back soon so I will share more pictures. Stay tuned.

Last week, yours truly and a bunch of Lifestyle, Media and Food bloggers got to spend a day at Balnéa Spa and let me tell you, I've already set a day to go back with the hubby this time around: he'll freak out, literally :)

I've been living in Québec for more than 9 years now and I can't believe I've never been to Balnéa. I was missing out ... big time! But hey, I'm ready to catch up ha! It was seriously the most perfect first day of Fall. The weather was so nice. We started out with a gym session and run/ walk to stretch the muscles ( and it felt so good ) near the lake and surrounded by such beautiful scenery.We then had a lunch in wardrobes: relaxation mode au max don't you agree?!

The Lumami menu by Chef Gladue ( surprisingly affordable and made with local and organic products ) was so different of what I'm used to ( let's put it that way ). I'm a meat lover ... there's a reason my dad calls me a carnivore lol! But your girl truly enjoyed her vegan food ( yes, I did, surprise!! ). The Vegan chocolate mousse was exquisite.While we were having lunch, Dr. Gagnon, who's currently conducting a research on the benefits of sauna ( thermal circuits ) and the impacts on the cardiovascular health, gave us a visit and an interesting speech about his work.

We felt ( at least I DID ) very important ( and let's be honest: safe haha ) to have a Doctor with us! Your girl is low key a nerd and I love learning and reading about researches on health. [ Side note: I always wanted to be a doctor when I was little ]. Basically, go often to the sauna, it's good for you lol.

Then, the best part: experiencing the meditative and sensory thermal circuit with earphones on, and the most serene and calm voice guiding us through the steps: hot water, cold water, sauna, insanely cold water in a little lake, lounging and relaxing. It was so good you guys. I'm going back voilà!

Topshop Swimsuit

If you live Québec ... you need to go. If you're not but you're planning to visit here, add Balnéa Spa to your places to visit. You can thank me later ;). I'm done for today, that was a long post #sorry! If you've made it to the end ... well thanks a million times for sticking up with me! Don't forget to add me on Snapchat @petiteandbold.

Bisous darlings x

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